Veggies From Mexico Auditing Team Gets Trained with CRESTCAP
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Culiacan, Sinaloa — The Veggies From Mexico internal auditing team participated in the training “Application of NOM-035-STPS-2018: Psychosocial Risk Factors at Work, Identification, Analysis, and Prevention”, developed by CRESTCAP (Regional Center for Workplace Safety, Training, and Productivity) from the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) in Sinaloa.
The training was lectured by Adriana Judith Leyva Gerardo and it was intended to provide tools to identify and analyze psychosocial risk factors within workplace environments.
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During the session, the team strengthened its knowledge on subjects related to psychosocial hazards and the identification of stressors within organizational settings and working activities. The subjects addressed included aspects such as temperature, lighting, posture, communication, labor relations, workload, and work schedules.
Evaluation tools were also reviewed to identify risk levels and the interpretation of results, with the purpose of enhancing the preparedness of the team for audit processes and support for the farming companies in the community.
The knowledge acquired will allow them to support companies in implementing NOM-035, as well as the proper application of representative samples, and in their preparation for audits related to labor and organizational matters.
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Beyond psychosocial risk training, the auditing team also participated in other courses focused on workplace safety, organization of workspaces, and identification of occupational risks.
One of these courses addressed 5s principle methodology: Sorting, Organization, Cleaning, Standardization, and Continuous Improvement. The training emphasized the proper identification of tools, materials, and inventories to eliminate items which are no longer useful in work areas. During the training, it was highlighted how unnecessary accumulation of materials can cause dirt, attract pests, affect lighting, and create unfavorable conditions for work performance, as well as increase the risk of illnesses or accidents within the working environment. Concepts related to efficient space distribution, strategic placement of tools and first aid kits, as well as the importance of avoiding overproduction and the unnecessary use of resources were also reviewed.
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The team also received training on NOM-009-STPS-2011, Safety for Work at Heights, where fundamental concepts for this kind of activities and the responsibilities of both employers and workers were reviewed. Among the subjects addressed were methods to determine fall factors, proper use of lifelines and counterweights, safe conditions for scaffolding, ladders, and platforms, as well as correct use of harnesses and other protective devices. Medical requirements for workers performing tasks at heights were also analyzed.
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As part of the training program, an introductory course on physical agents in workplace environments was lectured. Participants learned about key factors that may affect the health of workers, such as lighting, temperature, noise, vibrations, and radiation. Also, the course reviewed the way these agents appear in workplaces, the methods for their evaluation, and the control measures recommended according to the regulations from the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (STPS), along with the potential consequences of prolonged exposure.
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The primary role of CRESTCAP Sinaloa is to provide training and guidance on subjects related to workplace safety, health, and hygiene for companies, institutions, and workers.
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In Sinaloa, the center offers courses, workshops, and diploma programs focused on labor risk prevention, compliance with Official Mexican Standards (NOM), and improvement of working conditions.
More information at:
CRESTCAP Sinaloa
(667) 7124130
C. Miguel Hidalgo, #1000, Col. Las Vegas C.P. 800900 Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico.
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