Move to strengthen fire safety and occupational health measures
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, has entered into a strategic partnership with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a global self-funded US-based non-profit organization, dedicated to advancing fire prevention and safety on a global scale for nearly 130 years.
The signing ceremony took place recently between Alba’s Chief Executive Officer Ali Al Baqali and NFPA MENA’s Director of International Business Development Director, Eng. Dana Kamal, marking the beginning of a three-year strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing knowledge-sharing and exchanging best practices in occupational health, safety, and fire prevention initiatives.
Advancements
“As the first aluminium smelter in the region and the first manufacturing company in Bahrain to embark on this journey, we are proud to lead the way, learning from the best while sharing our advancements to contribute to a safer and more sustainable industrial world starting from Bahrain,” stated Al Bagali.
“This agreement with Alba marks a shared commitment to advancing fire and life safety standards within Bahrain’s industrial sector,” stressed Engr. Kamal.
Through this partnership, Alba and NFPA will jointly develop and implement an action plan that includes hosting awareness forums, training sessions, certification programmes, and conferences to promote best practices in fire safety.
