Compliance with NOM-002-STPS-2010

• An understanding of basic workplace safety practices
• Familiarity with facility operations or emergency protocols is helpful
• No prior fire safety certification required

Audience

• Health and safety officers
• Operations and facility managers
• Supervisors and emergency response team members

NOM-002-STPS-2010 is a mandatory Mexican labor standard that establishes the minimum safety requirements for fire prevention, protection, and response in workplaces where fire hazards may exist due to processes, storage, or facility characteristics.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level safety personnel, managers, and supervisors who wish to understand and implement the requirements of NOM-002-STPS-2010 to reduce fire risk and ensure regulatory compliance.

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

• Interpret and apply the requirements of NOM-002-STPS-2010.
• Identify fire risk zones and classify fire hazards correctly.
• Implement fire prevention and emergency preparedness measures.
• Maintain compliance through documentation, training, and inspections.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and guided walkthrough of the regulation.
• Practical exercises for hazard classification and emergency planning.
• Case-based discussion of workplace fire prevention scenarios.

Course Customization Options

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

Introduction to NOM-002-STPS-2010

• Purpose and scope of the regulation
• Legal obligations for employers and employees
• Relationship to other NOM-STPS standards

Fire Risk Classification

• Definition of fire risk zones (Type A, B, C)
• Criteria for classification based on processes and materials
• Use of risk zone mapping and signage

Preventive Measures and Risk Control

• Facility design considerations and safety protocols
• Safe storage of flammable substances and waste control
• Electrical installations and hot work precautions

Fire Detection and Protection Systems

• Types of fire detection systems (smoke, heat, flame)
• Types and use of fire extinguishers and suppression equipment
• Maintenance and inspection of firefighting equipment

Emergency Planning and Response

• Designing an internal emergency response plan
• Establishing and training a brigade of emergency responders
• Evacuation routes, drills, and signage requirements

Documentation and Compliance Management

• Maintaining records for inspections, training, and equipment
• Compliance checklists and verification visits
• Corrective actions and continuous improvement

Summary and Next Steps