Compliance with NOM-005-STPS-1998

• An understanding of general workplace safety regulations
• Experience with chemical handling or industrial processes is helpful
• Basic knowledge of Mexican occupational health and safety laws

Audience

• Health and safety officers
• Supervisors of industrial and chemical operations
• Compliance and environmental safety personnel

NOM-005-STPS-1998 is a Mexican labor standard that establishes the minimum safety requirements for the handling, transportation, and storage of hazardous chemical substances in the workplace.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level occupational safety personnel who wish to ensure regulatory compliance with NOM-005-STPS-1998 and implement proper safety measures when working with hazardous chemicals.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the structure and scope of NOM-005-STPS-1998.
• Identify hazardous chemicals and assess associated workplace risks.
• Apply safety protocols for handling, transport, and emergency response.
• Ensure organizational compliance through documentation and safety audits.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Review of legal texts and real-world implementation cases.
• Checklists, documentation exercises, and risk scenarios.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction to NOM-005-STPS-1998

• Legal context and objectives of the standard
• Who must comply and enforcement authority
• Relation to other NOM-STPS regulations

Classification of Hazardous Chemical Substances

• Types of hazardous substances covered by the standard
• Physical, chemical, and health hazards
• Use of safety data sheets (SDS)

Risk Assessment and Control Measures

• Workplace risk identification and evaluation
• Protective measures and control hierarchies
• Planning for safe chemical handling procedures

Storage, Transport, and Labeling Requirements

• Storage conditions for different chemical types
• Labeling, signage, and secondary containment
• Transportation procedures and spill prevention

Emergency Response and First Aid

• Spill containment and fire prevention
• Evacuation and first aid plans
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Documentation, Training, and Compliance Auditing

• Required documents and registers
• Internal inspection and verification procedures
• Training and awareness programs

Summary and Next Steps