Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has hosted the 16th Public Health and Safety Week. The initiative, which comes as part of DEWA’s social responsibility, was aimed at promoting a culture of health and safety within society.
DEWA organised a series of innovative workshops, interactive activities, competitions, and educational games at its stand in City Centre Mirdif to showcase the best international practices in health and safety.
We work to achieve the National Strategy for Wellbeing 2031 and promote healthy lifestyles to make Emirati society the healthiest and happiest society. DEWA is at the forefront of sustainable utilities, fully abiding by all local and international environmental and health and safety requirements and specifications. We are keen to keep pace with developments in occupational health and safety to provide a safe and healthy work environment. We also raise society’s awareness of health, safety, and environmental standards to become positive practices adopted by the public in their daily lives.
Mr. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, shared.
According to the CEO, DEWA is committed to effectively implementing quality, health, safety, and environmental management systems to raise health and safety standards in all our projects and operations.
Dr. Yousef Al Akraf, Executive Vice President of Business Support and Human Resources at DEWA, commented that “the Week aims to raise the awareness of the new generation and all members of society about public health and home safety rules and the necessary precautions to prevent accidents at home, fires, or water leaks. It also aims to showcase how to act smart and effectively in emergency situations and ways to avoid electrical hazards.”
Mr. Al Akraf added that “experts specialised in health and safety also provide tips about health and safety, good nutrition, and practices to childproof homes to protect children from accidents, serious injuries, and more.”