Press Releases
19 Aug 2019
International Safety Award of British Safety Council
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has won the International Safety Award with Distinction 2019 from the British Safety Council, UK. RTA was named the best local government entity under the Local Government, Defence and Public Services Organisations Category.
The award recognises RTA’s excellent efforts to improve its occupational health and safety (H&S) management through protecting employees from injuries and occupational health risks and nurturing a safe and healthy working environment.
Nasser Abu Shehab, CEO of RTA’s Strategy and Corporate Governance Sector was pleased on winning this award, which adds to RTA’s vision of Safe and Smooth Transport for All. “It reflects our commitment to ensuring sustainable transit systems that support the progression of Dubai to the highest global standards.”
“Accrediting RTA as the best entity in Local Government, Defence and Public Services Organisations Category under the International Safety Award despite the intense international participation this year illustrates its huge abilities and excellent profile in the field of H&S.
“The award adds to the galaxy of prizes won by RTA in the field of occupational health and safety and its efforts to raise the bar for the industry standards. RTA will continue to make every effort to maintain the health and safety standards to ensure a happy working environment for all.
“By winning this award as well as other prestigious occupational health and safety awards, like Safety and Globe of Honour awards, won in 2018, RTA demonstrates its standing as one of the leading global entities in adopting the top health and safety standards in public transport,” added Abu Shehab.
Mike Robinson, Chief Executive of the British Safety Council, congratulated RTA on winning the International Safety Award with Distinction for 2019. He praised RTA’s relentless efforts of nurturing a work environment free of injuries and health risks.