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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 indicators (KPIs). He
emphasised that these KPIs will be used to assess the impact of implementing health,
occupational safety, and environmental policies, carrying out initiatives and
programmes, enhancing institutional capacity building, and 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 future. Furthermore, it is part of our ongoing
efforts to achieve excellence in government performance as well as enhance happiness
and productivity in the working environment.

“This manual demonstrates our commitment to the highest standards of quality and
excellence, intending to deliver a secure and healthy work environment that upholds
environmental sustainability and inspires innovation among employees. We are
confident that implementing this handbook will establish a strong culture of prevention
and risk management, making our institutions more equipped and prepared to handle
future challenges and advance sustainable growth.”

“Investing in occupational health, safety, and environment is a significant investment in
human capital, which is our most valuable resource. It emphasises Dubai’s position as a
global city that seeks to achieve the highest standards of happiness and well-being for
its citizens,” Al Falasi added.

The guide comprises six chapters, including the general framework of the Health,
Occupational Safety and Environment Manual, Occupational Health and Safety
Management, Risk Management, Job Well-being, Office Work Environment and
Models. It emphasises the significance of the senior management’s commitment and

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