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4/15/24, 9:12 AM DGHR launches ‘Guide of Health, Occupational Safety and Environment in Government of Dubai’ – UAE Business and Travel Insi…
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 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

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