Reaffirming the Bank’s commitment to ensuring the safety of its most valuable asset, the employees, by means of raising awareness
In line with its commitment to implementing corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, Burgan Bank recently conducted an emergency evacuation drill for its employees at its head office. The drill came as part of the Bank’s ongoing efforts to foster a safe work environment and reinforce employees’ preparedness to handle emergencies. This further confirms Burgan Bank’s regard for its employees as its top priority and among its most valuable assets, thereby investing in their health and wellness as a necessary prerequisite for productivity, achieving top performance, and guaranteeing swift and effective response in cases of emergency.
The evacuation, which was supervised by a team from the Kuwait Fire Service Directorate (KFSD), helped evaluate employees’ response time as well as understand potential gaps and areas for improvement. The staff underwent comprehensive training on how to manage natural disasters or accidents. Part of the exercise also involved a fire simulation and a situation wherein few individuals were trapped and injured on one of the floors.
Following the drill, Engineer Saud Al-Hadbah, General Manager – General Services Administration at Burgan Bank, said: “At Burgan Bank, we are committed to the safety of our employees; something we consider to be an absolute priority. Therefore, we conduct regular and periodic training on emergency situations to ensure their safety and protect customers’ private and confidential data.”
He added: “These drills contribute to consolidating our customers’ confidence in our business continuity and ability to serve them at all times. In addition to the drills, we always ensure we implement the highest international standards and recommended practices that ensure maximum safety of our people.’
Burgan Bank’s staff responded successfully to the mock drill and evacuated the head office building of all personnel in a record time. The drill was carried out under the supervision of the General Department of Civil Defense, the Medical Emergency Department, and Kuwait Fire Force, with the participation of Lieutenant Colonel Mohammed Al-Hajri, Captain Othman Al-Sanad, and First Warrant Officer Rashid Al-Rashid. Two teams were formed, one for rescue operations and the other for firefighting, while the training was coordinated by the Public Services Department at the Bank.
Burgan Bank extends its sincere appreciation and gratitude to all relevant entities for their valuable contributions and support during these procedures. It is worth noting that the Bank upholds its commitment to promoting employee wellness and security through state-of-the-art occupational training and learning programs. Furthermore, the Bank affirms its continued dedication to strengthening partnerships with various entities in the public and private sectors to implement initiatives that have a positive impact on society, in line with the Kuwait Vision 2035 goal towards a safer and more sustainable society.