RTA Secures 2025 International Safety Award for Outstanding Achievements in Workplace Health and Safety
## 2025 International Safety Award Received by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority
### The Prestigious Recognition for Global Safety Leadership
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai has been awarded the 2025 International Safety Award by the British Safety Council, marking a significant milestone in the organisation's commitment to workplace safety and employee well-being. This year, 874 organisations from 45 countries applied for the award, making RTA's achievement all the more impressive[1][2][3].
### The British Safety Council's International Safety Award
Established in 1957, the British Safety Council's International Safety Award is an annual recognition presented to organisations that demonstrate exceptional commitment to workplace health and safety. The award honours entities that demonstrate consistent leadership and innovation in creating safe and inclusive work environments[1][3].
### RTA's Achievement
RTA's award-winning submission showcased a series of initiatives aimed at improving occupational safety and supporting employee well-being. These initiatives are aligned with the RTA Strategic Plan 2024-2030, which prioritises safety and security across mobility systems, asset protection, institutional resilience, and staff well-being[2][4].
The strong culture of well-being and mental health support fostered across RTA's operations is highlighted by the achievement. RTA's proactive approach in embedding health and safety considerations into every decision, project, and policy is underscored by the award[2][4].
### The Impact of RTA's Initiatives
The award-winning submission demonstrated RTA's comprehensive safety procedures, including risk mitigation, emergency preparedness, and employee wellness initiatives. With thousands of staff and numerous projects, RTA's ability to maintain high safety standards is particularly commendable[2].
The achievement of the International Safety Award at the 'Distinction' level reaffirms RTA's dedication to continuous improvement in safety standards. The award sets a benchmark for public sector excellence in employee care, risk mitigation, and sustainable operations[3][4].
### The Significance of the Award
The International Safety Award, celebrating its 67th year, is one of the most prestigious recognitions in the field of occupational health and safety. The award underscores RTA's status as a global leader in workplace safety and employee well-being[1][3].
While specific past winners are not detailed in the current reports, the award is highly regarded globally, reflecting an organisation's dedication to safety and well-being. The British Safety Council's International Safety Award is a testament to RTA's commitment to excellence in preventing workplace injuries, managing occupational health risks, and promoting employee well-being[1][3].
- The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has shown exceptional commitment to both workplace safety and employee well-being, demonstrated by their receipt of the 2025 International Safety Award from the British Safety Council.
- The International Safety Award, in its 67th year, is an annual recognition presented to organizations that exhibit leadership and innovation in creating safe and inclusive work environments.
- RTA’s award-winning submission, aligned with their Strategic Plan 2024-2030, highlighted a series of initiatives aimed at improving occupational safety, supporting employee well-being, and embedding health and safety considerations into every decision, project, and policy.
- The achievement of the International Safety Award at the 'Distinction' level reaffirms RTA’s dedication to continuous improvement in safety standards, setting a benchmark for public sector excellence in employee care, risk mitigation, and sustainable operations.
