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- Ensure appropriate key performance indicators
- Enhance institutional capacity building
- Establish a culture of health, occupational safety, and environmental risk management in

the department.

Dubai, UAE, April 04, 2024
In line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-

President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Government Human
Resources Department (DGHR) launched the ‘Guide of Health, Occupational Safety and

the Environment in the Government of Dubai’.

His Highness stated: “Government's mission is to create conditions conducive for happiness
of individuals, and to promote positivity.” The launch of this guide echoes the Department’s
unwavering commitment to establishing a safe and healthy work environment, which

considers factors such as environmental sustainability, employee satisfaction, and
functional well-being. These factors have a positive influence on employees’ performance

and society at large, as well as contributes to achieving institutional goals.

The ‘Guide of Health, Occupational Safety and Environment in the Government of Dubai’
was created by the Department under ‘The Government of Dubai Human Resources
Management Law No. 8 of 2018,’ and in accordance with the Military Human Resources

Legislation in the Emirate of Dubai. It was prepared with the objective of cultivating a culture
for effectively managing risks of occupational health, safety, and environment. Additionally,

it also aims to encourage departments to establish a safe and healthy working environment
that complies with the pertinent conditions and standards to guarantee that relevant risks

are ready to be addressed or reduced. DGHR is responsible for implementing this manual
and providing the resources required for achieving the objectives of various significant

programs and initiatives.

His Excellency Abdullah Ali Bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of Dubai Government

Human Resources Department, highlighted the significance of this guide, which mirrors the
UAE’s innovative approach. H.E. added that it also reflects the ambitious vision of the wise

leadership to promote a positive workplace environment across various fields that serve

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