They developed a new version of the NOM-017-STPS for the use of PPE in the workplace and
you Know … what are the new regulatory requirements on the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ?
This new regulation officer lays down the minimum requirements that every company must meet for the selection, use and management of personal protective equipment that is provided to workers to protect them from the risk factors, agents or contaminants in the work environment, in order to prevent accidents and diseases of work.
The Project clarifies, updates and supplements the requirements that must be observed patterns in the following main aspects:
the Selection of PPE:
It emphasizes the requirements for performing a proper selection of PPE on the basis of the following aspects:
- Identify the risks by performing the Risk Analysis
- to Identify the characteristics of the work area
- to Identify the type of activity developed by the personnel exposed
- to Identify the characteristics of the PPE appropriate to select according to the Risk Analysis performed
- The importance of following the procedures of use of the EPP established by the employer
to the appropriate Use of PPE:
Learn about the care of the PPE on the part of the worker who uses it in regard to:
- instructions for use, review the PPE, cleaning, know the limitations, give the maintenance and preservation proper, which is the procedure of disposal and replacement.
Quality assurance or Certification of PPE:
- The employer must ensure that the PPE that provides compliance with the required quality to it actually responds to the risks against which it is intended to protect Personnel, by which the employer must require the provider whether the Certificate of Compliance of the PPE or lack of it, request the manufacturer Warranty.
Subcontractors:
The project gives greater precision to the employer’s obligation to ensure that the Contractors comply with the Standard, in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Labor Law.
Training:
It is recommended to have updated your staff occupationally exposed in this subject through the course Safety in the use of PPE in order to prevent injury or serious accidents.
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Mentioned: this blog entry is mainly based on the rule of Mexico, and although in other countries the standard may vary the technical concepts in the essence can be counterparts. However, it is always important to rest with a local expert.
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