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 Bureau Chief is Butch Tongate.
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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 is divided into three sections:
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.
Cooperative Programs - This section works proactively with employers by providing training and consultative services and by promoting alliances, partnerships, recognition programs, and voluntary protection programs.
Influenza A / H1N1 / Swine Flu Information
https://www.osha.gov/dsg/topics/pandemicflu/index.html#publication contains the links to OSHA's Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic, Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers and Frequently Asked Questions on Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers.
You may also want to look at www.pandemicflu.gov and www.cdc.gov/swineflu/
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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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