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4/15/24, 9:11 AM DGHR Launches Health and Safety Guide
DGHR Launches Health and Safety Guide

The guide establishes a culture of occupational health, safety, and environmental risk
management, in addition to encouraging departments to create a safe and healthy workplace
April 08, 2024 | Staff Reporter | UAE | Facilities Management

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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, “The
Government's mission is to create conditions conducive for happiness of individuals, and to promote positivity.”

The launch of the 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
contribute 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.

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