Compliance with NOM-018-STPS-2015

• An understanding of workplace safety or hazardous materials handling
• Familiarity with safety data sheets (SDS) or chemical labeling is helpful
• No prior certification required

Audience

• Occupational health and safety professionals
• Chemical and industrial process supervisors
• Compliance and regulatory affairs personnel

NOM-018-STPS-2015 is a mandatory Mexican regulation aligned with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for the identification and communication of hazards and risks from hazardous chemicals in the workplace.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level professionals who work with or manage hazardous chemical substances and need to ensure workplace compliance with NOM-018-STPS-2015 requirements.

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

• Understand the structure and intent of NOM-018-STPS-2015 and its alignment with GHS.
• Implement a hazard communication program using standardized classification, labeling, and SDS practices.
• Evaluate chemical hazards and update workplace documentation accordingly.
• Ensure worker awareness, training, and proper labeling practices are in place.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and regulation walkthrough.
• Case-based exercises using real SDS and label examples.
• Group activities on classification and communication strategies.

Course Customization Options

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

Introduction to NOM-018-STPS-2015

• Scope and applicability of the regulation
• Relationship with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
• Legal obligations for employers and workers

Classification of Hazardous Chemicals

• Physical hazards (flammable, explosive, reactive, etc.)
• Health hazards (toxicity, carcinogenicity, skin/eye damage)
• Environmental hazards (aquatic toxicity, persistence)

Hazard Communication Elements

• GHS-compliant labeling requirements
• Pictograms, signal words, and hazard statements
• Precautionary statements and label formatting

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

• Structure and 16-section format of SDS
• Responsibilities for providing and updating SDS
• Access and availability for workers

Implementation and Workplace Responsibilities

• Creating a chemical inventory and hazard register
• Worker training and communication programs
• Integration into broader safety and emergency plans

Monitoring, Inspection, and Compliance

• Inspection protocols and STPS enforcement
• Documentation, logs, and corrective actions
• Internal audit checklists and periodic review

Summary and Next Steps