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RS-02-00001-05-11-HS-SBD-PL-000005 (02) - RCS-Ph5 Ramadan Management Plan
RS-02-00001-05-11-HS-SBD-PL-000005 (02) - RCS-Ph5 Ramadan Management Plan
Prepared by:
KBR Services International, Inc.
PO Box 127741,
Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
www.kbr.com
Prepared for:
Aldar Projects, LLC
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
TABLE OF CONTENTS
S. No Description Page Number
01 Introduction 06
02 Iftaar 06
07 Workforce development 08
08 Labour law 08
09 Emergecny procedure 08
11
On the Concluding Note and Reference
10
Appendix 01
Program of works
Approved drawing of rest areas.
1.0 Introduction
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. The month is considered to be extremely
auspicious and Muslims worldwide observe fasting from dawn till sunset. The month of
Ramadan is an annual observance that is considered as one of the five pillars of Islam.
This year, the month of Ramadan commenced (expectation) on the 13-04.2021 and will
probably end around 12.05.2021. The UAE is the hottest and has the longest days during this
month. Hence, Muslims fasting would have to do so for around 14-15 hours daily. Other than
fasting, the Muslims also pray for 5 times a day and worship believing that it will bring them
closer to God.
2.0 Iftaar
In the month of Ramadan, Iftaar is when friends and family gather together to break the fast.
The meaning of the word Iftaar is breaking fast. Iftaar is one of the many religious observances
of Ramadan and often takes place as a community with people who gather at one place to
break the fast.
Iftaar is taken just after Maghrib, which is around the sunset. The Muslims have a tradition of
breaking their fast with three dates though it is not compulsory. It is also a Muslim belief that it
is charity to feed someone Iftaar.
Now that you know the importance of the month and fasting, the UAE and other neighboring
Emirates observe some changes. As a professional working there, it is necessary that you are
acquainted with these changes.
Under the UAE Labor Law, Muslims as well as non-Muslims have reduced working hours. This is
covered under Article 65 of the UAE Labor Law and is applicable to every employee. The
compensation though remains the same. During the month of Ramadan, the normal working
hours are reduced by 2 hours.
This law is not applicable for companies that are located in areas designated as Free Zones.
The workers working outside (construction sites) are eligible for a day break of 12pm to 3pm.
During the Ramadan site working hours is daily 06 hours remains under the overtime consider
as per labor law.
If any changes in site and office working timing, SBD management will be informed to Engineer
for approval.
If you are working in the UAE, you might observe some changes in the working culture in the
companies. You are not allowed to eat and drink publicly. If you are a non-Muslim, you might
observe that your Muslim co-workers who are fasting could experience changes in their daily
routine leaving them exhausted. As a co-worker, it is expected that you remain calm and
respectful towards them.
SBD project management will be provided a separate rest rooms for non-Muslims and who
don’t have fasting for having food and drinking. Please find attached approved rest area
drawing in Appendix 02.
During the time of Ramadan, it is possible that Muslims who are fasting do not get proper rest.
At this point it is advised for the non-Muslims to avoid coming up with a discussion that you
think can offend them. SBD project management will be provided rest rooms for workers at
work place, if you are not fasting, make sure you do not compare yourself with the ones fasting
during the month of Ramadan.
If you are fasting, here are some quick tips that will help you to manage your work efficiently:
– Plan your work a month before. You know you are going to be fasting for the entire month,
so make sure that you have a plan for the month well in advance
– Use your breaks efficiently – if you feel exhausted, you might use your breaks for power
naps
– If you are planning to take some days off from work, be professional and inform your
employer about the same well in advance
– If you are involved in some tasks that requires physical strength, reschedule to a month
before or after. Keep the lightest work for yourself in this month
Even if you are not fasting, there are some ways you can help your Muslim co-workers go
through the month of Ramadan efficiently. Some quick tips on how you should be behaving in
this month:
– Avoid asking why someone is not fasting. There can be a number of reasons that your co-
worker is not fasting. Avoid asking them why as they might not be comfortable disclosing the
reason and can feel offended
– Offer help wherever possible. Be generous and ask your co-worker if you could be of any
help to them.
– Show that you respect them by avoiding talking about food in front of them.
– Be modestly dressed
Site RAMADAN Management plan and site Emergency response procedures will be
communicated with all employees, sub-contractors and visitors through induction, tool box
talks, posted information and formal trainings.
Fire marshals, first aiders, emergency coordinators/ managers, security personnel, CoSHH
coordinators (etc.) will be trained, formally appointed and where required available at every
shift and within every work team. Site Emergency response procedures will be communicated
with all employees, sub-contractors and visitors through induction, tool box talks, posted
information and formal trainings.
Reference
Appendix 01
Program of works
Appendix 02
LEGEND
PLASTIC BARRIER
PATH WAY TO ASSEMBLY POINT
LOGISTIC ROAD
ASSEMBLY
POINT
SMOKING
AREA
TOILET
TOILET
TOILET
ABLUTION AREA
WATER TANK
GENERATOR
ST ROOM REST ROOM REST
SKETCH
CLIENT
PROGRAMME MANAGER
ROOM REST ROOM REST RO
ROOM REST ROOM REST RO
CONTAINER
ROOM REST ROOM REST RO
ROOM REST ROOM REST RO
LEAD CONSULTANT
CONTRACTOR
DRAWING TITLE
OM
OM
OM
OM
EVACUATION LAYOUT
SMOKING REST ROOM REST ROOM FOR REST ROOM AREA
AREA
DRAWN: CHECKED: APPROVED: DATE:
. . . .
DATUM Sheet: A1 A3
NEW ABU DHABI DATUM Scale: 1:100 1:200
Drawing No. REV.