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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 Borg Medical
Laboratories, 7 Dental, Sabz international, and Rubicon Exotic, will also be participating.

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