Third: Field visits to expatriate workers housing 57. Based on the NIHR plan to follow up the implementation of the standards relating to the protection and enhancement of human rights in worker housing places according to the authorities entrusted to it, it conducted field visits to several large industrial companies, in order to observe on the ground how the usual known human rights were enacted, such as the right to adequate housing and the right to health. A total of four (4) visits were conducted this year of the report, one visit to Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY), one visit to NASS Group worker housing, two visits to Aluminum Bahrain (Alba) worker housing. (a) Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) 58. To activate its monitoring role stated in its establishing law, and based on its plan to follow up the fulfillment of the human rights standards at the collective housing for workers according to the authorities entrusted to it, a delegation from NIHR conducted a field visit to the premises of the Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY), to check on the precautionary measures undertaken by the company against coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) in particular, and to observe on the ground how the established human rights are addressed, such as the right to adequate housing and the right to health, which are considered two basic human rights, and other human right, in general. 59. NIHR appreciated the comprehensive program prepared by the company, adopting transparency and clarity in conveying information to the delegation. The visit included looking at some of the facilities of the company, like restaurants, medical center, workers housing area; whether they are enrolled staff at this company or in other companies that cooperate with it. It was noted that the company had taken preemptive measures to combat the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) amongst workers. Around the clock operations room was established, supplied with an electronic program to follow-up on the conditions of workers. Several residential apartments outside the company premises were leased for medical quarantine. Furthermore, a guide on means to combat the spread of the virus was published, as well as a number of instructional posters in various foreign languages. Continuous medical tests for workers were carried out and the required personal protective equipment (PPE) was provided. It was noted that the workers’ rooms were kept clean, with safety measures in place and emergency exists, and the meals given to the workers were varied. Several number of workers, met by NIHR Bahrain- Eighth Annual Report 2020 29