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Dubai Municipality launches Health and Safety Week event

Emirates News Age… . 10hr ago
DUBAI, 29th April, 2024 (WAM) -- Dubai Municipality has kicked off today its Health
and Safety Week event, in conjunction with the World Workplace Health and Safety Day, which is celebrated on 28th April each year,
with the 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
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