Scope: |
This ESSENTIAL describes the machine operator's duties regarding machine guarding, based on
- The Federal Regulation for Occupational Health, Safety and Environment
- Mexican NOM standards (NOM standards are compulsory)
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Legislation in force: |
TITLE 3 - General, Organizational and Specialized Provisions for Safety and Health at Work
Chapter 1 - General Provisions for Safety at Work
Article 17. This Chapter lays down the general provisions for safety at work to be observed in the following areas:
I. Buildings, premises, facilities and work areas;
II. Fire prevention and protection;
III. Use of machinery, equipment and tools;
IV. Handling, transportation and storage of materials;
V. Handling, transport and storage of Hazardous Chemicals;
VI. Driving motor vehicles;
VII. Work at height;
VIII. Work in confined spaces;
IX. Pressure vessels, cryogenic vessels and steam generators or boilers;
X. Static electricity;
XI. Welding and cutting activities, and
XII. Maintenance of electrical installations.
The provisions of this Chapter shall be supplemented by those of a specific nature contained in the applicable Rules. (Note: Specific NOMs)
Article 20. For the use of machinery, equipment and tools, operators must:
I. Prepare a study to analyze the risk to which workers are exposed;
II. Have a specific program for its revision and maintenance;
III. Have the procedures for its operation and maintenance;
IV. Install protectors and safety devices where appropriate;
V. Promote ergonomic aspects in its use;
VI. Provide the Personal Protective Equipment required for its operation;
VII. Inform workers about their use, conservation, maintenance, place of storage and safe transport;
VIII. Train workers for the safe operation, and
IX. Keep records of the results of review and maintenance.
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Comment on the comparability to EU legislation: |
The Mexican scheme of mandatory standards (NOM) is not comparable with the EU legislation (e.g. Machine Safety Directive and harmonized standards).... |