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(DGHR) launched the “Guide of Health, Occupational Safety and the Environment

in the Government of Dubai”.

The launch of this guide echoes the department’s 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 and contribute to achieving institutional goals.

The department created the guide 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 to cultivate

a culture of effectively managing risks to occupational health, safety, and the
environment.

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.

Abdullah Ali Bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director-General of the DGHR Department,
highlighted the significance of this guide, which mirrors the UAE’s innovative

approach. He added that it also reflects the ambitious vision of the wise
leadership to promote a positive workplace environment across various sectors
that serves people and emphasises on happiness, quality of life, health, and

occupational safety.

He also noted that this manual applies to all departmental employees and aims
to create a unified reference for all Dubai Government employees' health,

occupational safety, and environment.

Additionally, Al Falasi 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

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