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As a responsible company, in the care of its employees,
VIVACOM places first the provision of a safe working
environment. We have developed a Corporate Health
and Safety Policy at Work that we strictly apply.
VIVACOM is certified under OHSAS 18001:2007
‘Occupational Health and SafetyManagement Systems’
and in 2018t he certification successfully passed an
external audit.
Our specific activity, related to building andmaintaining
a serious technologic infrastructure, requires certain
number of employees towork in a risk situation. For this
purpose we provide personal protective equipment,
special workwear and regular specialized trainings.
In 2018 there were no fatal accidents, and incidents
that led to absence from work for more than 3 days
were reduced to 6 compared to 9 in 2016 and 7 in 2017.
4.6.4. Health and Safety at Work
Electromagnetic emissions are present in various
ways into our daily life – from kitchen appliances
trough radio transmitters and mobile phones to
base stations which ensure the operation of mobile
networks.
The long-standing debate on the potential effects on
human health is largely resolved – various studies
have not found a relationship between exposure
to electromagnetic fields and any hypothetical
negative effects on the human organism. Yet, when
human health is concerned, we approach the issue
of electromagnetic radiation responsibly and with
caution. As we introduce new technologies, we
ensure that our network and customer equipment
meet all government safety standards. For example,
the process of building base stations is controlled
at two-stages – at the beginning and at the end of
the construction process. The construction of a base
station takes between 6 to 24 months and involves
consultations with 15 different authorities. We also
work closely with our suppliers to ensure that the
delivered products meet all applicable safety and
regulatory requirements.
4.6.3. Electromagnetic Fields
As a responsible company which invests in
education, VIVACOM supports and encourages
the career development of young people. In 2018,
97 of them joined the company's 15th Summer
Internship Program. Each year VIVACOM gives the
opportunity to ambitious young people to work
with a team of proven professionals from almost
all company’s departments such as IT, Network
Architecture, Planning and Construction, Sales,
Human Resources, Marketing Communications,
Corporate Communications, Finance, etc. For three
months, interns are committed to real-life projects
and case studies and develop new skills in a digital
and innovative environment. Beside employment
contract, competitive salary and social benefits
package, interns undergo specialized trainings,
participate in competitions, and finally receive a
recommendation and a certificate of successful
completion of the Program. All interns have an
individually appointed mentor who introduces them
to the corporate environment, assigns tasks and
guides them during the internship. Each year, a large
part of the interns remain in permanent employment
at the company after completing the Program, and in
2018 this percentage has risen to 39% compared to
31% in 2017.
In addition to acquiring new knowledge and skills,
interns also learn how to be socially responsible,
work in team, and contribute to the development of
society. Each year, they are involved in a different,
large-scale volunteer action. In 2018, over 80 young
people cleaned and restored benches, gazebos
and eco paths and built an entirely new bridge in
Vitosha’s mountain Zlatnite Mostove area. The
interns worked alongside with the Nature Park’s
staff to cultivate the area which is an initial point of
all major eco trails in the mountain. You can see
herehow this day went by.
The volunteer initiative joined by VIVACOM's young
hopes is part of their integration into the core values
of the company, including sustainable development
and environmental care. This year's upcoming 16th
edition of the Internship Program will be held under
the slogan ‘VIVA Game: Find Your Place’.
4.6.2.
Internship Program – Volunteer Action at the
Zlatnite Mostove Area
IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE IDENTIFIED RISKS TO THE SAFETY OF EMPLOYEES,
IN 2018 THE APPROPRIATE MEASURES WERE TAKEN:
28
employees trained to provide
first aid with the assistance of the
Bulgarian Red Cross
14
учебни евакуации, като 9 от тях са
с практическо обучение на персонала
по пожарогасене в реална обстановка
1,801
employees trained in
electric safety procedures
2,062
employees provided with personal
protective equipment and special workwear
195
employees trained for work
at great height
2,771
employees underwent prophylactic
medical examinations conducted in 38
cities across the country
639
employees trained to ensure healthy and safe
working conditions
Margarita Dineva,
intern in Corporate Communications Directorate from
the Summer Internship Program ‘VIVA RACE: You Are the
Winner’ held in 2018:
‘VIVACOM's Internship Programhelpedme grownot only professionally but
also personally. The company pays serious attention to socially important
causes and allows interns to contribute to them as well. The restoration
of the Zlatnite Mostove area enriched us, giving us the opportunity to
help society and nature. This action reminded us to be more concerned
about the environment; it showed us that by joining efforts we can achieve
everything and gave us real satisfaction. I am proud that I was part of this
memorable experience.’
ANNUALREPORT
2018
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