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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

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.

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

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