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Panamerican Highway recognized for its safety and healthiness

Panamerican Highway recognized for its safety and healthiness

Zapopan, Jalisco; November 16, 2023.—As part of its commitment to accountability and professional ethics, the Universidad Panamericana Guadalajara campus received the Safe and Healthy Work Environments (ELSSA) award for its outstanding work in this area.

What is ELSSA?

ELSSA is a collaborative initiative between the government, employers, and partners, designed to promote health and well-being in all aspects of the workplace. This program takes an innovative approach by working closely with companies to improve the work environment, prevent workplace accidents and illnesses, encourage healthy lifestyles, and promote violence-free environments.   

Recognition of the Pan-American Highway

This year, Panamericana received this award, presented by the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), for promoting the prevention of workplace accidents, the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders, occupational health surveillance, and the general promotion of health and well-being.

Benefits for the University Community

As a result of this achievement, the Universidad Panamericana s reaped a number of significant benefits, including:

  1. Greater well-being and a healthy lifestyle for eligible individuals.
  2. Reduction in workplace absenteeism.
  3. Decrease in work-related disabilities.
  4. Promoting healthy habits and corporate culture.
  5. Improved productivity, performance, and healthy workplace relationships.

Sustainability

This certification is valid for one year; for this reason, in an effort to maintain and improve these standards, a work plan has been developed based on the results of the updates. This plan aims to ensure that the University continues to be recognized as a Safe and Healthy Workplace year after year, as part of its ongoing commitment to the health and well-being of its employees.

Testimonial

“This commitment does not end with the certification; rather, based on our self-assessments, we were able to develop a work plan so that, year after year, we can continue to earn the certification and thus ensure that the National Institute of Public Health ( Universidad Panamericana ) is a safe and healthy workplace.”—Dr. Cristina León Romo.

Congratulations

This recognition highlights Panamericana's dedication and excellence in promoting dignified and safe work environments for the well-being of its employees.