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An elevator technician rolls down the metal safety doors of the lift at the construction site. Victor Besa / The National
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The scaffolds at under-construction buildings need to be properly secured and categorised as safe-to-use by a third party. Victor Besa / The National
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Faraj Ali Almaeeni, an inspector of the Health and Safety Department checks for any slip-ups around scaffolds. Victor Besa / The National
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Saif Abdul Hay from the Abu Dhabi City Municipality inspects safety standards of a construction site in Al Raha Gardens. Victor Besa / The National
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Abu Dhabi City Municipality officers on a safety inspection at a under-construction site in Al Raha. Victor Besa / The National
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A worker wearing a safety helmet, face mask and gloves at the construction site. Victor Besa / The National
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Abu Dhabi City Municipality inspectors on a safety inspection. Victor Besa / The National
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Most sites in Abu Dhabi abide by safety regulations, said Khaled Al Marzooqi, head of inspection at the municipality. Victor Besa / The National
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Working at heights remains one of the biggest causes of fatalities, said Khaled Al Marzooqi, head of inspection at the municipality. Victor Besa / The National
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A worker at a under-construction site. Victor Besa / The National
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Saif Abdul Hay from the Abu Dhabi City Municipality inspects safety standards of a construction site in Al Raha Gardens. Victor Besa / The National
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Khaled Khamees Almarzooqi (right, front row), head of Environment, Health and Safety Department and his team at the site in Al Raha Gardens. Victor Besa / The National
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Construction workers take a break at the construction site in Al Raha Gardens.
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Construction workers take a short break. Victor Besa / The National
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Abu Dhabi City Municipality inspectors at work. Victor Besa / The National
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Workers on the construction site follow safety rules. Victor Besa / The National
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An elevator technician rolls down the metal safety doors of the lift at the construction site. Victor Besa / The National
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The scaffolds at under-construction buildings need to be properly secured and categorised as safe-to-use by a third party. Victor Besa / The National
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Faraj Ali Almaeeni, an inspector of the Health and Safety Department checks for any slip-ups around scaffolds. Victor Besa / The National
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Saif Abdul Hay from the Abu Dhabi City Municipality inspects safety standards of a construction site in Al Raha Gardens. Victor Besa / The National
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Abu Dhabi City Municipality officers on a safety inspection at a under-construction site in Al Raha. Victor Besa / The National
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A worker wearing a safety helmet, face mask and gloves at the construction site. Victor Besa / The National
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Abu Dhabi City Municipality inspectors on a safety inspection. Victor Besa / The National
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Most sites in Abu Dhabi abide by safety regulations, said Khaled Al Marzooqi, head of inspection at the municipality. Victor Besa / The National
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Working at heights remains one of the biggest causes of fatalities, said Khaled Al Marzooqi, head of inspection at the municipality. Victor Besa / The National
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A worker at a under-construction site. Victor Besa / The National
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Saif Abdul Hay from the Abu Dhabi City Municipality inspects safety standards of a construction site in Al Raha Gardens. Victor Besa / The National
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Khaled Khamees Almarzooqi (right, front row), head of Environment, Health and Safety Department and his team at the site in Al Raha Gardens. Victor Besa / The National
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Construction workers take a break at the construction site in Al Raha Gardens.
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Construction workers take a short break. Victor Besa / The National
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Abu Dhabi City Municipality inspectors at work. Victor Besa / The National
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Workers on the construction site follow safety rules. Victor Besa / The National
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An elevator technician rolls down the metal safety doors of the lift at the construction site. Victor Besa / The National
On patrol with Abu Dhabi’s skyscraper inspectors
Officials most often spot low barriers, a risk of falling objects, Covid mask shortages and faulty fire equipment
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28 September, 2020
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