BNK Gyeongnam Bank, First Regional Bank to Receive 'Occupational Health and Safety Management System Certification' Recognized as an Excellent Institution

BNK Gyeongnam Bank has been recognized as an excellent institution committed to safety and health.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Song Jong-gu] BNK Gyeongnam Bank has been recognized as an excellent institution responsible for safety and health.

BNK Gyeongnam Bank announced on the 7th that it has acquired the 'Occupational Health and Safety Management System (ISO45001) certification,' becoming the first regional bank to do so.

The Occupational Health and Safety Management System (ISO45001) is a system established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in 2018 to prevent hazards and industrial accidents in workplaces. It is the highest-level international certification related to safety and health.

BNK Gyeongnam Bank set safety and health policies and goals to prevent and minimize accidents and risks that could affect workers and customers in the workplace environment, and established the system through ▲planning implementation ▲education and diagnosis ▲execution, review, and evaluation of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System.

Accordingly, the establishment and operation status of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System met the requirements of ISO45001, achieving the purpose of the audit.

The certification awarding ceremony for the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (ISO45001) held at BNK Gyeongnam Bank headquarters was attended by President Choi Hong-young and Director Oh Kyung-hee of the Korea Productivity Center Certification Institute.

President Choi Hong-young said, “ESG management, which has emerged as a global issue, and the Serious Accidents Punishment Act, a social issue, demand that many companies fulfill their responsibilities and roles. Through acquiring the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (ISO45001) certification, we will continuously secure a safe working environment and fulfill our social responsibility to practice ESG management.”

Meanwhile, apart from acquiring the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (ISO45001) certification, BNK Gyeongnam Bank is also making efforts to strengthen the safety of customers and employees.

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