NM Occupational Health & Safety Bureau
Mission
To assure every employee safe and healthful working conditions.
The Occupational Health and Safety Bureau (OHSB) is a state regulatory agency that is part of the New Mexico Environment Department. It has the responsibility of enforcing Occupational Health and Safety Regulations within New Mexico. New Mexico has adopted the Federal OSHA Regulations and has promulgated some State specific regulations. The scope of NM OHSB's jurisdiction includes all private industry and public entities such as city, county, and state government; excluding Federal Employees. The Acting Bureau Chief is Bob Genoway.
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Fall Protection Policy for Residential Construction
The New Mexico Occupational Health and Safety Bureau (OHSB) has adopted a federal directive that changes the fall protection requirements for employers engaged in residential construction. These employers will be required to protect employees engaged in work 6 feet or more above lower levels in accordance with the provisions of 29 CFR 1926.501(b).13. Employers wishing to utilize an alternative fall protection plan under 1926.502(k) must demonstrate that conventional protection is infeasible or presents a greater danger.
OHSB began enforcing this directive on June 16, 2011. The directive may be viewed by following this link: STD 03-11-002. Please call our offices at 505-476-8700 if you have questions.
Federal OSHA has prepared material to assist employers in preparing fall protection for employees. This material can be viewed by following this link: www.osha.gov/doc/residential_fall_protection.html.
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OHSB Annual Performance Plan 2012
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Federal OSHA and the Department of Transportation have joined to create a very informative and helpful web page to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving. See www.distraction.gov.
OHSB has created several Local Area Emphasis (LEP) programs to provide a directed approach towards addressing hazards in those workplace areas which have the highest rates of injuries within New Mexico. Information on LEP programs is available on this page.
The bureau has four operational areas:
Administrative - In addition to managing the general administrative duties of the OHSB, this section gathers state-wide statistical information on workplace injuries and fatalities.
Compliance - The compliance section enforces health and safety regulations by conducting on-site inspections. Employees or employers wishing to report problems should contact the compliance section.
Compliance Assistance - This group works with and provides help to New Mexico trade associations, unions, partnerships, and alliances to promote health and safety awareness.
Consultation Program - This section works proactively with employers by providing training and consultative services to employers who request assistance.
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The State Plan contains a complete description of the New Mexico OHSB.
OHSB is located at:
525 Camino de los Marquez, Suite 3
Santa Fe, NM 87505
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