DSOA awards certificates to three firms for highest safety standards

DUBAI, UAE: The Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for DSO, the region’s premier integrated innovations hub for high-tech industries, today announced it awarded certificates of distinction to three contractors for their zero-incidence record and providing a safe working environment.

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority’s initiative comes as an outcome of its partnership with Build Safe UAE (BSU) that mandates it to share information on risk assessments, safe working methods, safety issues and advice, best practice case studies and any related information that may contribute to the overall development of the industry.

While Larsen & Toubro has completed two million man-hours without any incident, Dutco Balfour & Beatty has been recognized by a third-party and received high ratings on its safety environment. Al Futtaim Carillion received top honors for implementing safety procedures and creating a raised level of awareness about safety measures among its workers.

The three organizations, Larsen & Toubro, Dutco Balfour & Beaty, and Al Futtaim-Carillion, were presented the certificates of distinction by Eng. Muammar Al Katheeri, Chief Officer of Engineering Management Department at DSOA.Eng. Muammar Al Katheeri, Chief Officer of Engineering Management Department at DSOA presenting the certificates of distinction.

Eng. Muammar Al Katheeri said: “Dubai Silicon Oasis places enormous emphasis on workers’ safety and prioritizes the stringent implementation of all codes of conduct, especially in the construction industry. As responsible organizations, the three companies have set a precedent for others and we commend their efforts to put in place the industry framework required for businesses to flourish.”

As a member of BSU, Dubai Silicon Oasis also commits itself to 10 key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and measure the participation levels of each signatory member organization. Compliance with KPIs are reviewed on a semi-annual basis and failure to do so will result in cancellation of the membership.

The BSU membership also mandates Dubai Silicon Oasis to actively communicate best industry practices, collaborate and help raise the safety standards of all construction stakeholders in the UAE, while supporting the cause of workers’ welfare.