Mexico City, Mexico, May 6, 2025.- The Universidad Panamericana Mexico City campus received the ELSSA (Safe and Healthy Workplace Environments) Distinctiveawarded by the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS).. This recognition reinforces the institution's commitment to the well-being of its university community and the promotion of optimal work environments.
About the ELSSA Distinctive
The ELSSA Distinction is a national recognition granted by IMSS to workplaces that implement and maintain high occupational health and safety standards, promoting a culture of prevention and employee wellbeing. high occupational health and safety standards, promoting a culture of prevention and the well-being of workers.
This distinction is valid for one year and is obtained through the training of at least one worker as an ELSSA monitor and the implementation of actions to build safe and healthy work environments.
Collaborative institutional work
To obtain this distinction, Universidad Panamericana worked for a year to collect and validate evidence, addressing approximately 200 indicators distributed in five lines of the ELSSA Program: health, accident prevention, labor welfare, safety and promotion of healthy lifestyles. Meeting more than 60% of the indicators in each category was a fundamental requirement to achieve accreditation.
The active participation of departments such as the Accreditation and Certification Management, the Operations Department (Services, Security, Civil Protection and Maintenance), the Talent and Institutional Culture Department, as well as the Vive Sano area, was key in the preparation and validation of the required evidence. In addition, we were guided by an IMSS advisor and the guidance of Dr. Cristina León. Dr. Cristina León from the Guadalajara campus.
Campus authorities, representatives of the Joint Commission for Safety and Hygiene, as well as representatives from different areas actively collaborated in this institutional effort.
Recognition with impact
This achievement not only reflects compliance with high occupational health and safety standards, but also strengthens the organizational culture of our Institution, reducing absenteeism, preventing illnesses and accidents, and promoting a healthy life among our employees. strengthens the organizational culture of our Institution, reducing absenteeism, preventing illnesses and accidents, and promoting a healthy life among our employees..
The Rosy BaigtsRosy Baigts, representative of Universidad Panamericana, highlighted the importance of this milestone: "It is important to foster a culture of continuous improvement in the organization focused on having a commitment to the community and seeking to improve the welfare, health and safety of its collaborators. The Accreditations and Certifications Management is grateful for all the support of the people involved in obtaining this distinction"..
Commitment to social responsibility
Obtaining the ELSSA Distinction positions Universidad Panamericana as a socially responsible institution, committed to the highest quality standards in its work spaces. This recognition reinforces its leadership in creating environments that prioritize the health and well-being of its entire community.
With this achievement, Universidad Panamericana reaffirms its mission to offer not only an excellent education, but also an environment where the care and safety of its employees are fundamental pillars. environment where the care and safety of its employees are fundamental pillars.
Learn more about Universidad Panamericana 's accreditations at: https://www.up.edu.mx/acreditaciones-institucionales/
