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

Goals of the Guide

Create a unified reference for health, occupational safety, and the environment for Dubai government
employees
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and standards
Foster occupational health and safety risk management
Ensure appropriate key performance indicators
Enhance institutional capacity building
Establish a culture of health, occupational safety, and environmental risk management in the department

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.

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

His Excellency Abdullah Ali Bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of Dubai Government
Human Resources 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 within 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
result in the establishment of 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, and 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.

Six Health and Safety Management Chapters

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 commitment of senior management as well as

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