The Emirates Real Estate Corporation is proud to announce a contract agreement with The Emirates Institute for Health & Safety to develop and establish EREC Guidelines & Corporate Health, Safety & Environment Program. The Project will incorporate the development of the HSE Guidelines to meet national and international standards including Environment Agency – Environment Health Safety Management guidelines. The Project will consist of EIHS developing a comprehensive Policy & Procedure to assist EREC implement, monitor and manage Health & Safety programs both here in the UAE and in their facilities located abroad. 

EREC & EIHS both recognize the importance of health & safety in the workplace and EREC is taking steps to ensure their operations will support and incorporate health and safety programs and training across every section of their operations.   

The EREC Mission is to abide by the specifications of international quality in the establishment and construction of government green buildings, excellence in service after construction, and to encourage partnership between the local and federal authorities and the private sector, all under a work environment that ensures to its employees a safe workplace, the development of their knowledge, skills and abilities and their commitment to health & safety.

Salem Al Saleh, Acting General Manager stated:

“'Our announcement today signals a pro-active commitment in meeting health, safety & environment requirements and in support of government HSE initiatives especially in our role to make a valuable contribution in making our workplaces and places of business safer and healthier. As a result of its strong institutional capacity, the high level of professionalism, EREC wishes to deliver on its objective of making a significant contribution in the area of health, safety and environment. This key initiative will meet and support our efforts to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the overall government operations. It is our intent to comply with UAE Health and Safety Laws and regulations, and EIHS Codes of Practice.”

Norman Labbe, Managing Director from The Emirates Institute for Health & Safety noted that this agreement with EREC was a positive and encouraging achievement and is in keeping with meeting government strategic objectives to support the economic growth being experienced in the country. Health & Safety plays a key & vital role in providing a safe work environment for all employees, visitors and in its relationship with the community and with stakeholders.