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4/30/24, 11:41 AM Dubai Municipality launches Health and Safety Week event
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 and safety practices, as well as workshops exploring
first aid methods and critical risks that could impact workplace safety.

An accompanying exhibition will feature specialized health and safety companies offering

medical examinations to employees, while workers’ awareness workshops will raise
awareness on mandatory safety procedures and workers’ rights.

Representatives from key government organisations such as the International Labour

Organization (OSH), the Dubai Health Authority, the Ports, Customs and Free Zone
Corporation, Drydocks World, the Permanent Committee of Labor Affair in Dubai, and

Dubai Ambulance will be taking part in the event. Private entities like SaveFast Fire and
Safety LLC, SaveFast Training Academy, SERCO, Al Maya Group, PRIME Hospital, Al

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