Modelo de gestión de seguridad normativa y ergonómica para la prevención de riesgos a partir de las NOM-STPS
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Currently, compliance with safety standards in the metal-mechanic industry is of utmost importance to ensure the well-being of operators. The objective of this work is to develop a regulatory and ergonomic safety management model based on the Official Mexican Standards on Occupational Health and Safety (NOM-STPS), in order to reduce the risk factors present in metal-mechanic companies where lathe, milling machine, drill press, and welding operations are performed. The company under study is located in the northern region of the state of Veracruz, Mexico. The methodology employed was based on a descriptive and analytical study carried out in the operational area, in which compliance with nine standards was assessed: NOM-001, 004, 006, 011, 017, 019, 025, 026, and 036-STPS, through checklists, visual inspection, and measurements of environmental conditions such as noise and lighting. The lathe operator, milling machine operator, and welder positions were evaluated, and the 5S+S tools, Systematic Layout Planning (SLP), and Kaizen philosophy were integrated into a proposed six-phase model. The diagnosis revealed a compliance level of close to 50%, with deficiencies in lighting (below 500 lux in the lathe area), noise (above 90 dB), lack of hearing protection, and insufficient signage. As a result, follow-up was carried out on the proposed model, and adjustments were made to the work areas, including additional lighting improvements, signage in accordance with NOM-026, storage shelving, a first-aid kit, and the implementation of the 5S+S format, which led to verifiable improvements in standards compliance.
Source: Perspectiva XXI
DOI: 10.70577/xbspyr49
Institution: Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Tantoyuca
Language: Spanish
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7202387044