The Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority has signed a strategic MoU with Dubai Industrial Academy (DIA) and Zoning Authority Development Control (ZA), to implement a Site Safety Passport (SSP) programme.

Under the agreement, DIA, a division of Dubai Industrial City, will offer a range of bespoke programmes and fixed-accredited training sessions to DSO that can be shared with other organisations. The SSP programme will also be tailored to suit employees at various tiers within these organisations.

“As a pioneering destination for high-tech and microelectronics industries, raising awareness about workplace safety is considered one of our major responsibilities that we strive to maintain,” said Muammar Khaled Al Katheeri, chief officer – Engineering Management at Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority.

The MoU will aim at delivering holistic health, safety and environment (HSE) training for contractors and employees working at Dubai Silicon Oasis, the region’s most integrated hub for high-tech industries. Furthermore, the agreement will include cooperation among local authorities while promoting safety measures 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,” added Rashed Al Ansari, vice-president of Dubai Industrial City.

The Site Safety Passport additionally allows workers to operate interchangeably at the Zoning Authority and Dubai Silicon Oasis. The training will also ensure all employees with the SSP have the wherewithal to share knowledge and best practices at construction sites.-TradeArabia News Service