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in Labor Buildings, which aims to minimize the negative impact of climate change as well as an
integrated program for health and safety awareness encompassing action plans and field

campaigns which utilise multilingual social media presence.

Dr. Naseem Rafie, Naseem Rafie, Acting CEO of the Health and Safety Department at Dubai

Municipality, stated that the weeklong event will provide a venue to showcase ongoing efforts in

developing an integrated preventive system encompassing occupational health and

safety frameworks, to ensure compliance for all employees.

She further explained that occupational safety and health management systems are
preventive systems, which can facilitate comprehensive mechanisms for proactive actions and its

workplace applications. It aims to ensure proactive risk management, and protection of human

capital in the face of workplace hazards while bolstering the safety of workers.

Dr. Naseem said: “Dubai Municipality utilises advanced occupational health and safety

management systems across the UAE. Further, the municipality uses meticulously designed

procedures, regulations, and policies to ensure the safety and well-being of all municipal

employees and its service recipients. The event reaffirms our long-standing commitment to

developing a sustainable health and environmental system, aimed at making Dubai the premier
sustainable and well-being-centric destination. Moreover, it furthers our wise leadership’s vision

to position Dubai as the best city to live and work in the world.”

Agenda

The Health and Safety Week, which will take place from April 29 to May 2, 2024, will feature talk

sessions on the impact of climate change on occupational health and safety, and provide insights

into the future of occupational health and safety. It will also include presentations on best health