BBVA Bancomer/2018 Annual Report
BBVA Bancomer/2018 Annual Report
Occupational health programs carried out in 2018
Vaccination campaigns
Flu vaccination, osteoporosis and venous insufficiency campaigns were carried out as part of the
Bank's occupational health program.
Mexico City: 3,077 doses administered.
Outside the capital (6 head offices): 651 doses administered.
PATIA test
This test was administered to BBVA Bancomer employees from January 20 through to March 20,
2018, and was available in Puebla, León, Tijuana, Veracruz, Hermosillo, Mérida and Querétaro. The
PATIA test detects whether employees have a genetic predisposition to developing diabetes. High-
risk individuals are then given advice on how to improve their lifestyle.
In 2018, a total of 1,556 blood samples
were taken from employees.
A tu lado (By your side) program
This program assists those who are diagnosed with diabetes through the PATIA test. It aims to
encourage employees to arrange medical appointments to find out about their health and raise
their awareness. They are also offered coaching and the Bank remains in permanent contact with
the patient and his/her family.
Eye health
A total of 414 eyesight tests were carried out among employees, up 15% on 2017.
Breastfeeding rooms
Breastfeeding rooms became a regulatory requirement in 2018 to ensure that all mothers who
needed to use them were effectively able to do so.
Workplace Wellness Council-Mexico (WWPC)
The aim of the Workplace Wellness Council (WWPC) is to provide innovation, best practices and
leadership for firms in Mexico to improve employee health.
As part of its commitment to improving the health of BBVA Bancomer employees, the Bank has
set up a Wellness Committee, comprising 15 leaders from within the Bank. The committee meets
monthly to generate initiatives relating to wellness, health, recreation and occupational safety.
For the second year, BBVA Bancomer received the Wellness Award 2018 from WWPC, for its
ongoing efforts to improve health and well-being. This year, it climbed further up the table when
compared with its standing in 2017.
Goals for 2019
• Extend the nutritional awareness program to the head offices.
Implement the Comprehensive Health Care Program.
Civil Protection
BBVA Bancomer has set up a Civilian Protection unit, which sees to it that people are safe and
secure when on company premises and facilities. The unit comprises response officers at branches
and buildings, together with external personnel.
The remit of the Civil Protection unit is nationwide, extending to both branches and corporate
offices. All BBVA Bancomer protection officers possess the training legally required by the
authorities. This training is given by a certified body and consists of three-hour classroom courses
on fire prevention and firefighting, first aid and evacuation procedure.
2018 activities
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A total of 1,893 earthquake and fire drills were carried out across all BBVA Bancomer facilities
during the period, involving a total of 25,259 people.
Awareness raising for all employees on matters relating to protection and safety through digital
portals and newsletters.
A total of 9,807 hours of training in civil protection delivered to employees.
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