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4/1/24, 10:39 AM Dubai Municipality receives International Safety Award from British Safety Council
The recognition emphasizes the achievements of Dubai Municipality in achieving one of
the pillars of its Strategic Plan, which is to create a sustainable environment, health, and

food ecosystem that is defined by the highest standards of public health and occupational

safety. In addition to employees, the sustainable health system plays a vital role in
ensuring the prosperity of communities residing in the Emirate. The move comes in line

with the Municipality’s vision of elevating the living standards in Dubai by leading the way
among global cities.

Additionally, Dubai Municipality topped among other competitors for its achievements in

occupational and health management in various job sites. The Municipality has been
dedicated to developing and implementing global standards in its activities and operations

across its work sites, as well as upholding a sustainable and positive safety culture. This
accomplishment highlights the Municipality’s commitment to complying with laws and

regulations as well as its efforts to prioritize emergency preparedness, risk assessment,

efficiency of accident investigation, and learning from past incidents. Moreover, it sheds
light on Dubai Municipality’s keenness to prioritize the mental well-being of employees

and the safety of people of determination, along with ensuring the safety of contractors
and suppliers while adhering to the ISO 45001 standard.

Dubai Municipality also secured the second position from the same award for its

exceptional project titled ‘Corporate Health and Safety Management in Dubai
Municipality.’ The project exemplifies the ability of the municipality to adapt and support

the establishment of the Health, Safety, and Environmental System implemented in the
Municipality, along with its ongoing modernization efforts. The relentless efforts of the

municipality further helped in advancing enterprise risk management, ensuring business

continuity, and transforming the corporate health and safety system.

The project played a vital role in developing a comprehensive framework to meet the

occupational health and safety requirements across different job categories. It also aimed

to ensure clarity of key guidelines and obligations for health and safety-related initiatives,
activities, and operations at all work sites.

Dubai Municipality is committed to guaranteeing the highest level of occupational and

health safety systems across all fields of work while adhering to global standards by
implementing an integrated system comprising periodic auditing, risk assessment,

implementation of emergency plans, and providing awareness workshops, among others.

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