Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) | DEWA concludes successfully its Health and Safety Week at Dubai Mall - More than 9700 people attended

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) DEWA concludes successfully its Health and Safety Week at Dubai Mall. Over than 9700 people attended. The event was from 4th to 7th December, aiming to raise community awareness of best practices in health, safety, and nutrition through innovative, interactive activities and unique educational games designed for all ages and levels.

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) inaugurated DEWA’s annual Health & Safety Week. DEWA organises the week to promote a culture of health and safety, and highlight its latest developments. This is part of DEWA’s strategy to improve health and safety standards in all its projects, activities, and operations, and its commitment to update staff about the latest Health and Safety systems.

As a tribute to the year of Zayed, a Mosaic Wall Activation featuring the picture of the late Sheikh Zayed was held on the stand over the course of 4 days. The Mosaic was completed by combining 1,800 photos of guests visiting the stand to complete the iconic image of Sheikh Zayed.

The activities include specialised lectures and workshops on nutrition and the importance of a healthy lifestyle; exercise and physical activities; household safety measures in emergency situations such as fire and water leakages; general health and safety guidance; advice from nutritionists; and principles of first aid, as well as competitions, sports and educational games with valuable prizes, in addition to free medical screenings.

“DEWA organises the annual Health and Safety Week as part of its commitment, as a socially responsible government organisation, to disseminate the best global practices in the areas of health and safety among all members of society, contributing to their health and happiness. This is in line with the vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the Dubai Plan 2021 to make Dubai a home for educated, cultured and healthy individuals. We aim to make this event an innovative platform that targets all society members and raise awareness among children and youth on health and safety concerns and how to deal with these issues inside and outside homes and buildings, so as to ensure a safe and sustainable future for all,” said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer.

“DEWA is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and happy working environment by adopting best practices, successfully implementing quality standards, and ensuring that it’s quality, health , safety and environmental management Policy is disseminated among all stakeholders. We are keen to ensure that all employees, partners, and customers are familiar with the latest health and safety management systems thereby avoiding any potential risks, or occupational injuries. This will improve corporate efficiency, enhance job satisfaction, and increase productivity. DEWA is one of the world's leading organisations in occupational health and safety thanks to its Integrated Management Systems Policy which has established a culture of health and safety in all of its sectors and operations,” added Al Tayer.

“DEWA’s safety standards have exceeded 96%, which is one of the highest international percentages. DEWA has received several international awards, In 2018, DEWA was awarded the Sword of Honour for Health and Safety for the 11th time. The British Safety Council declared that we are the only organisation on the Middle East and North Africa region to win both the Globe of Honour Award for the environment and the Sword of Honour for health and safety, for seven consecutive years, and to be the first government organisation to win the two prestigious awards at the same time. It has also been certified by the British Safety Council as an occupational health and safety training centre, becoming the first government organisation to have obtained this certification. DEWA’s employees and strategic partners who undergo training are awarded credit certificates in occupational health, safety and environment from the British Safety Council,” concluded Al Tayer.

“We attach great importance to safety and health. DEWA adopts and promotes the best international standards and practices to keep abreast with all developments related to occupational health and safety. The Health and Safety Week aims to be an annual platform for knowledge transfer to the community, ensuring their happiness and safety within the framework of our corporate social responsibility,” said Dr. Yousef Al Akraf, Executive Vice President of Business Support and Human Resources at DEWA.