Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has received the ISO 39001:2012 certification in Road Traffic Safety (RTS) Management Systems, reflecting the implementation of all applicable traffic practices and laws in its fleet of heavy and light vehicles
“This accomplishment consolidates DEWA’s position at the forefront of sustainable utilities, fully abiding by all local and international environmental and health & safety specifications,” said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA.
“Obtaining this certification emphasises DEWA’s keenness to preserve lives and property, reduce costs resulting from traffic accidents and penalties, and enhance the happiness of all stakeholders. As part of our social responsibility, we are committed to keep pace with developments in occupational health and safety. We seek to raise the awareness of society and our employees of health, safety, and environmental standards to become positive practices in their daily lives. In line with our Integrated Management Systems Policy, we aim to promote leading health and safety standards in all our projects and operations.”
DEWA’s safety achievements have been recognised by the British Safety Council with the award of the Supreme Achievement Award in 2022. This was followed in 2023 by the award of the British Safety Council’s Globe of Honour for the 12th time and the Sword of Honour for the 16th time.
