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Dubai Municipality receives International Safety

Award from British Safety Council

By Middle East News 247 March 29, 2024

Dubai Municipality received the International Safety Award from the British Safety Council. The award is
granted to institutions that adhere to the highest standards of occupational health and safety, ensuring a

sustainable, healthy, and safe workplace that safeguards the well-being of employees, contractors, and
visitors, including People of determination, while also preserving property.

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.

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