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4/1/24, 10:41 AM Dubai Municipality receives International Safety Award from British Safety Council | Web Release
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. These efforts aim to protect society from risks to public

health and occupational safety. This commitment of the municipality has helped it to protect lives and

ensure well-being.

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