A great deal of experience and research in this developing field has been gathered into this conveniently organized manual. Senior consultants at ERM-Mexico S.A. de C.V. have produced a comprehensive overview of the legal and regulatory framework covering Health and Safety requirements for all businesses -- including industrial plants and operations -- in Mexico. Employers in Mexico are required to meet these health and safety standards to ensure the safe and hygienic workplaces to which their employees are entitled.

The main theme of the publication, written in English, is the prevention of workplace illnesses and injuries. The reader is guided through the Mexican health and safety regulations and given the tools needed to ensure a safe working environment. Checklists at the end of each chapter offer guidance for achieving regulatory compliance. The question-and-answer format of these checklists has been designed to allow employers to see at a glance which areas of their operations comply with regulations and which ones need work.

The manual provides industry-specific requirements and sample forms. For ease of reference, it also lists all standards and Mexican agreements referred to in the text, and offers acronyms and abbreviations, as well as a glossary of terms to assist complete understanding. To ensure the information is kept up-to-date, the annual subscription includes periodic updates.

Topics Covered Include:

A. Introduction

• Health & Safety Law
• Overview
• Recordkeeping and Reporting
• Safety & Health Committees
• Workplace Hazards

B. Safety Requirements

• Boilers and Vessels Under Pressure
• Buildings and Workplaces
• Electrical Installation
• Fire Prevention and Protection
• Handling of Materials
• Hazard Communications
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Pesticides
• Special Provisions
• Suspended Access Equipment
• Tools
• Welding and Cutting

C. Workplace Conditions

• Air Quality
• Atmospheric Pressure
• Employee Essentials
• Lighting
• Occupational Noise
• Radiation
• Temperature
• Vibrations

This Health & Safety in the Mexican Workplace Guide is one of the many products from STP, a leading publisher of environmental, health & safety and DOT manuals. In addition, STP publishes in the business law arena and accounting practices, regulations and laws. STP publishes in both loose-leaf and CD-ROM formats. Since its inception in 1986, STP has earned considerable recognition with its range of comprehensive, easy-to-read presentations of the United States, Mexican and Canadian laws and regulations.

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