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4/30/24, 11:41 AM Dubai Municipality launches Health and Safety Week event with exceptional participation from public and private sectors

Dubai Municipality launches Health and Safety

Week event with exceptional participation from

public and private sectors

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Dubai, UAE, April 29, 2024,

Dubai Municipality has kicked off today April 29, its Health and Safety week event on Monday, April

29, in conjunction with the World Workplace Health and Safety Day, which is celebrated on April

28 each year. With exeptional active participation of both government and private entities, to
promote best practices and exchange experiences in the field of health, safety and prevention of

accidents and illnesses to ensure a safe working environment for all.

Dubai Municipality continuously reviews its occupational health and safety programs to develop

innovative solutions and ensure compliance with global health and safety standards, as well as the
unique requirements in this region. The Municipality remains steadfast in its commitment

to ensuring the highest standards of operations, and proactive protection of public health, while
promoting the broader goals of achieving resilience, institutional flexibility, and environmental

preservation.

Currently, the Municipality is spearheading public safety through initiatives such as the Occupational

Health and Safety Control Program, and the Environmental Health Control Program in the Emirate of

Dubai. It also includes a specialized division for Health and Safety Management 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.

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