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4/12/24, 1:03 PM DGHR launches the 'Guide of Health, Occupational Safety and Environment in Government of Dubai’ - Middle East News 247
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 people, with an emphasis on happiness, quality of
life, health, and occupational safety. Furthermore, His Excellency also noted that this manual applies to all
employees working in the Department and aims to create a unified reference for the health, occupational

safety, and environment of all Dubai Government employees.

Additionally, H.E. stated that the guide aims to ensure compliance with pertinent laws, regulations, and
standards, effective management of occupational health and safety risks, and the development of relevant
key performance indicators (KPIs). His Excellency emphasised that these KPIs will be used to assess the

impact of implementing health, occupational safety, and environmental policies, carrying out initiatives and
programs, enhancing institutional capacity building, as well as introducing a culture of health, occupational
safety, and environmental risk management in the Department.

Al Falasi said: “The launch of the ‘Guide of Health, Occupational Safety and the Environment in the
Government of Dubai’ represents a significant step in line with our wise leadership’s ambitious vision for the

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