The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has successfully attained the ISO 45001:2018 certification in Occupational Health & Safety Management System. Earlier this year, the Bank partnered with HA Consultancies, one of the leading consultancies and training service providers in Bahrain, and is now the first bank in the Gulf to successfully achieve the certification.

The Bank continues to adopt the necessary procedures to ensure the provision of a healthy and safe working environment for its employees and stakeholders. NBB is guided by its sustainability pillar ‘Nurturing Our Workforce’ as part of the Bank’s sustainability framework, which underscores the Bank’s ongoing commitment towards investing in the wellbeing of its staff members, customers, visitors, contractors and tenants.

NBB has aligned its Health and Safety framework with the ISO 45001:2018’s requirements, further demonstrating the Bank’s dedication to adopting international best practices across its workplace and business operations. This has also enabled NBB to enhance its existing Health and Safety framework, as well as identify and mitigate any hazards and risks by offering a structured approach to maintaining and improving employee wellbeing and protecting the Bank’s assets and various stakeholders.

Commenting on the certification, Haitham Seyadi, NBB Group Head – Property, Procurement & Administration at NBB, said: “NBB has taken significant strides to ensure the safety and wellbeing of its team members. We are proud to be the first bank in the GCC to achieve the ISO 45001:2018, further cementing our efforts to align with international best practices, embedding them at the core of our operations. We continue to upgrade our Health and Safety standards and establish mutual trust between the Bank and its stakeholders.”

Reem Aldoseri, Group Head of Property & Sustainability Officer at NBB, said: “Over the past year, the Bank has worked tirelessly to establish the Occupational Health & Safety Management framework and obtain ISO certification, reiterating our commitment to prioritising the wellbeing of our stakeholders as part of our sustainability journey. As such, we are pleased to have successfully attained the ISO 45001:2018, a significant achievement that will enable us to further enhance our healthy and safe environment.”

On his end, Ammar Jameel, Senior Quality & Business Consultant at HA Consultancies, said: “We are proud to have partnered with NBB to provide our consultancy services and expertise in the field. The Bank continues to provide a safe and stable workplace for its employees, complying with local and international obligations.”

NBB continues to invest in non-business-driven areas, as part of its sustainability roadmap. The Bank is committed to lead and promote a safe and secure working environment in accordance with the national and international best practices including the Economic Vision 2030 and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).