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NOM-009-STPS (work at height)

Mexican standard establishing safety requirements for work at height (≥1.80 m above reference level or near unprotected edges). Covers: fall protection systems (harness, lifelines, anchor points), scaffolding, portable ladders, mobile elevated work platforms (MEWP), and rescue training. Mandatory when perimeter guardrails cannot be installed. 2023 revision includes updated MEWP operator competency requirements.

What you need to know

  • Mexican standard establishing safety requirements for work at height (≥1.80 m above reference level or near unprotected edges).
  • Covers: fall protection systems (harness, lifelines, anchor points), scaffolding, portable ladders, mobile elevated work platforms (MEWP), and rescue training.
  • Mandatory when perimeter guardrails cannot be installed.
  • 2023 revision includes updated MEWP operator competency requirements.

Full definition

Mexican standard establishing safety requirements for work at height (≥1.80 m above reference level or near unprotected edges). Covers: fall protection systems (harness, lifelines, anchor points), scaffolding, portable ladders, mobile elevated work platforms (MEWP), and rescue training. Mandatory when perimeter guardrails cannot be installed. 2023 revision includes updated MEWP operator competency requirements.

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