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 Duration 7 hours

Course Outline

Foundational Overview of NOM-018-STPS-2015

  • Regulatory scope and applicable jurisdictions
  • Harmonization with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
  • Statutory duties regarding employer accountability and employee safety

Classification of Hazardous Substances

  • Physical risks (combustibility, reactivity, and explosive potential)
  • Health-based risks (toxicity, carcinogenic properties, and acute injury potential)
  • Ecological risks (aquatic toxicity and environmental persistence)

Components of Hazard Communication

  • Labeling requirements compliant with GHS standards
  • Utilization of pictograms, signal words, and hazard descriptors
  • Precautionary instructions and standardized label formatting

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

  • Standardized 16-section structure for SDS content
  • Protocols for issuing and maintaining current SDS documentation
  • Ensuring unrestricted access to SDS information for workforce members

Implementation and Operational Responsibilities

  • Development of a comprehensive chemical inventory and hazard registry
  • Establishment of worker education and communication frameworks
  • Integration of chemical safety into overarching emergency response plans

Oversight, Verification, and Regulatory Adherence

  • Inspection methodologies and STPS enforcement mechanisms
  • Maintenance of records, operational logs, and remedial actions
  • Internal audit protocols and recurring performance reviews

Concluding Synthesis and Actionable Recommendations

Requirements

  • Proficiency in workplace safety protocols or hazardous material management
  • Basic familiarity with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) or chemical labeling standards
  • No prior professional certification is mandated

Target Audience

  • Occupational health and safety specialists
  • Supervisors of chemical and industrial processes
  • Personnel responsible for compliance and regulatory affairs

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