The company certified the correct application of all health and safety protocols implemented with the and Bureau Veritas Safe Guard seal, which have high safety standards for the gradual and safe operation in the pandemic context and include measures like electronic capacity control, constant sanitization of spaces, virtual scheduling, onsite control with monitors, among others.
Santiago, 8 September 2020 – Six months after the pandemic reached Latin America, the chain Mallplaza’s 23 urban centers audited and certified their operations with the Bureau Veritas Safe Guard seal as external validation of the series of protocols implemented the safety of its associates and visitors.
Some of the initiatives included in the protocols certified by Bureau Veritas, world leader in the assessment and certification of innovative solutions to reduce risks, improve performance and promote sustainable development include sanitization with copper particles and daily disinfection of areas more heavily used by people; mandatory mask use, constant electronic temperature control of associates and visitors; having alcohol gel available; signage to direct flows; reduced opening hours; indications of maximum capacities and online scheduling.
“Since the pandemic began, Mallplaza’s top priority has been to ensure the safety of its associates and customers through the rigorous and progressive implementation of a safe operation based on compliance with a health protocol that is updated according to each of the requirements that health authorities determine, to constantly increase measures to prevent contagion so shopping centers can remain safe places that have remained open to attend to people’s basic needs throughout this time,” Mallplaza Operations Manager Antonio Braghetto explained.
Thus, the seal obtained shows that the company has addressed the specific risks of its business and has met strict hygiene standards. To this end, a comprehensive audit was carried out that included inspection of all areas, systems and procedures implemented, which were assessed based on a checklist designed by a group of international experts in health, safety and hygiene and in the most important regulations and recommendations associated with protection against the COVID-19 pandemic.
