NOM-035-STPS-2018 (NOM-035) was created to establish the minimum standards to safeguard the mental and physical health of workers in Mexico. It focuses on identifying, analyzing, and preventing psychosocial risks at work, including conditions like excessive job stress, anxiety, and organizational environments that can negatively impact employees’ health.
Who Must Comply?
This regulation is mandatory for all companies operating in Mexico, from micro-enterprises to large corporations. However, the level of incremental obligations.
Obligations and Compliance
Since its enforcement in October 2019, the standard requires companies to conduct risk assessments, establish and document prevention policies, and maintain a record of all actions taken to improve the work climate. This includes ongoing training for workers about their rights and the safety measures implemented.
- Microenterprise: 1 to 9 employees.
- Small business: 10 to 49 employees.
- Medium-sized enterprises: 50 to 249 employees.
- Large enterprises: 250 or more employees.
Benefits of Implementation
Adopting NOM-035 not only helps comply with the law but also brings tangible benefits for companies and workers. A healthy work environment boosts productivity, improves employee satisfaction and loyalty, and reduces incidents of stress-related illnesses. It also strengthens corporate image, making it attractive to new talent and customers.
NOM-035 is crucial, as it not only meets a legal requirement but also significantly improves the work environment. This translates into healthier and more productive workers and greater business competitiveness.