Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) said it has become the first organisation in the Middle East region to receive a Covid-19 assurance statement after a rigorous audit by the British Safety Council (BSC).

 

The BSC congratulated Dewa, noting that it had implemented extensive processes to minimise the effects of Covid-19 throughout its workplaces and associated activities and services. This was based on a thorough and systematic planned approach to the application of controls and procedures. 

 

Dewa's existing strategies and technologies have shown its agility and enabled it to progress safely without compromising its services, it added. 

 

The Dubai utility scored 100 percent compliance in the criteria for risk management and control measures on how to minimise the risk of transmission.

 

On the key certification, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, the MD & CEO of Dewa, said: "We place the health and safety of customers, employees and partners at the top of our priorities. And now, this BSC Covid-19 Assurance Statement win is a global recognition for Dewa’s outstanding approach in dealing with Covid-19."

 

"In addition to the precautionary measures that Dewa implements across all its facilities according to the highest standards, we provide a helpline for staff, in cooperation with specialists and psychologists, to support the psychological wellbeing of employees and enhance their sense of security," stated Al Tayer.

 

Following its audit, BSC reported that Dewa had particularly strong protocols for testing, isolation, sanitisation and follow-up of potential cases or their contacts. There are also good general controls in place such as physical distancing, cleaning and disinfection and training, it added.