Workplace Safety

Safety in the workplace is a key feature of any well run business, large or small. Every business should develop good safety habits as a part of the daily business routine.

Your workplace is required to have an Annual Safety Inspection if your insurance premium is $5,000 or more, or if you are a self-insured business or member of a self-insured group. Download Safety Checklist

The safety inspection may be conducted by:

• The employer or on-site manager, as self-inspection;
• A Safety Consultant or Loss Control Specialist representing the insurance carrier;
• A Professional Independent Safety Consultant;
• A Safety Consultant from the Workers' Compensation Administration - they perform workplace inspections for small businesses at no charge!

These booklets are an excellent resource:

D1: Annual Safety Inspections
D2: How to Develop a Safety Program

We have an extensive library of videos on safety and accident prevention. Please contact a field office below or download the Safety Catalog in either PDF Format or Word Format.

A Safety Consultant is available at each of our regional field offices:

(Local Phone :: In-State Toll Free)
Albuquerque
505-841-6000 :: 800-255-7965

Farmington
505-599-9746 :: 800-568-7310

Las Cruces
505-524-6246 ;; 800-870-6826

Las Vegas
505-454-9251 :: 800-281-7889

Lovington
505-396-3437 :: 800-934-2450

Roswell
505-623-3781 :: 866-311-8587

This information is not legal advice or opinion. It is generally accepted as reliable information assembled from industry documents and operations.

Accident Prevention for Ski Areas
Back Injury Prevention
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Compressed Air for Cleaning
Falls
Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
Good Workplace Housekeeping
Kitchens
Motor Vehicle Accident Prevention
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Safety and Health Add Value
Safety Guidelines for Ladders
Saw Kickbacks
Security at Work
Trenching
Working Outdoors
Young Workers/New Workers

Statistical data regarding accidents and resulting workers' compensation claims are useful for policy development. This information can be an essential tool in accident prevention.

These sections use WCA statistical data by industry, individual Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes, and corresponding numbers of indemnity claims for a specific time period (2001). Individual types of accidents are identified by industry so policy can focus on the details necessary to prevent accidents.

Most sections are in checklist form that allow individual types of accidents per industry to be addressed in a systematic approach to problem solving. We also include ideas and suggestions to help prevent accidents and improve workplaces throughout New Mexico.

We suggest you use this information as an integral part of your safety program, and apply the research in the normal course of business, including: annual safety inspections, near-miss reviews, insurance program assessments, and accident analyses or other reviews.

Business Services
Construction
Eating and Drinking Places
Educational Services
Food Stores
Forestry
General Building Contractors
General Merchandise Stores
Health Services
Hotels and Lodging Places
Justice and Safety
Mining
Public Administration (Exec)
Trucking and Warehousing