Healthy Panama Seal Plan: A Definitive Guide for Businesses

The 'Panama Healthy Seal' is a certification created by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Labor and Workforce Development in Panama. Its objective is to identify and recognize companies that implement effective biosecurity and prevention measures against COVID-19 in their facilities.
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Benefits of the Healthy Panama Seal:

• Customer and employee trust: Demonstrates a commitment to everyone's health and safety.
• Official recognition: Improve your company's reputation as a safe place.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that your company operates in accordance with current labor laws in Panama.

Get the Panama Healthy Seal to position yourself as a leader in prevention and responsible business management.

If your company seeks to obtain the Panama Healthy Seal, it is crucial to follow the steps established by government regulations. Here's a detailed breakdown:

1. Creation of the Special Health and Hygiene Committee for the prevention of COVID-19:
This involves the formation of a team responsible for designing, implementing and monitoring biosafety strategies.

2. Organization of the Committee: Make sure you assign clear roles, from a coordinator to those responsible for overseeing specific measures, such as symptom control and emergency management.

3. Development of a General Security Plan: This includes a risk analysis, cleaning protocols, and adjustment of working hours to avoid crowds.

4. Required records: Keep a daily record of symptom checks, employee training and internal audits. This documentation will be requested for the evaluation of the seal.

Proper training of your team is an essential basis for obtaining the Panama Healthy Seal. Here are the requirements:

Mandatory training:
- Correct use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
- Cleaning and disinfection protocols.
- Symptom-monitoring procedures

Prevention measures:

• Disinfection stations: Place antibacterial gel dispensers at strategic points.
• Ventilated spaces: Make sure common areas have enough air circulation.
• Physical distancing: Redesign workstations to meet official standards.

Implementing these measures not only protects your team, it also projects a responsible work environment that builds trust in your customers and associates.

In addition to the basic measures required by the government, here are some additional strategies that can give your company a competitive advantage:

1. Establishment of flexible hours:
Create rotating shifts to reduce the number of people working at the same time in the office.

2. Stress Management Programs:
It offers resources such as wellness workshops, access to psychological counseling or activities that promote relaxation among employees.

3. Advanced monitoring procedures:
- Take daily temperature measurements for employees and visitors.
- Consider implementing periodic rapid tests for COVID-19.

Not only do these initiatives offer greater protection to your staff, but they also reinforce the trust of your stakeholders.

Applying for the Panama Healthy Seal can be a challenging process, especially for companies that handle multiple regulations and constantly changing requirements.

How can Limitless Legal help you?

• Step-by-step advice on the creation of the Hygiene and Health Committee.
• Preparation and review of the General Security Plan adapted to the size and type of your company.
• Documentation management and submission to government authorities (MITRADEL and MINSA).
• Personalized training for your staff on COVID-19 protocols.

Our legal experts in Panama understand the requirements of each sector and will work with you to ensure success in obtaining the Panama Healthy Seal.