Silicon Oasis implements new safety measures

Executives from DSO, DIA and ZA sign the MoU.

The Dubai Silicon Oasis mega-development has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with Dubai Industrial Academy (DIA) and Zoning Authority Development Control (ZA) to implement a site safety passport programme.

This scheme aims to deliver health, safety and environment (HSE) training for contractors and employees working at Dubai Silicon Oasis. Furthermore, the agreement will include cooperation among local authorities while promoting safety measures at construction sites.

“Employees’ and workers’ safety are the cornerstone of construction activities at Dubai Silicon Oasis; which derives from our commitment to implement internationally recognised safety standards across all DSO projects,” said chief officer – engineering management at Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority Muammar Khaled Al Katheeri.

“So far, we have managed to reduce the number of incidents and injuries caused at construction sites by following these standards and making safety a priority. We are delighted to collaborate with Dubai Industrial Academy and Zoning Authority Development Control to offer specialised courses to contractors working within DSO.

"Dubai Industrial Academy has a successful track record in training and educating employees of various ranks on the need to comply with industry guidelines. We hope more organisations and client groups will become part of this initiative and set higher standards.”

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The site safety passport programme allows workers to operate interchangeably at the Zoning Authority and Dubai Silicon Oasis. The training also ensures that all employees share knowledge and best practices at construction sites.

“Education and awareness about general guidelines remain the foundations of a knowledge economy and the building blocks for better practices in specialised fields. Our commitment on the industrial sector is substantiated by offering specialised training for specialised professionals. We welcome this strategic collaboration and look forward to supporting our clients in achieving common objectives,” explained Dubai Industrial City VP Rashed Al Ansari.

DIA was set up in partnership with the UK-based Technical Training Group (TTE), which is recognised as a ‘Centre of Vocational Excellence' by the UK Government.