NEC Contractor Health and Safety Manual

About this manual

This document serves as a guide for contractors working for NEC, outlining the company's expectations regarding Occupational Health and Safety (SST). It complements existing contracts and applicable laws by defining specific safety standards that must be met to achieve NEC's goal of zero accidents. This manual is written in Spanish.

What's inside

• Propósito
• Ambito
• Definiciones y siglas
• Requisitos generales
• Formación y Cualificaciones
• Respuesta a situaciones de emergencia
• Evaluación de riesgos
• Requisitos específicos para Operadores
• Programas y requisitos específicos
• Equipos de proveedores

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of this manual?

It establishes NEC's expectations for contractor health and safety in work areas and provides guidance on how to meet them.

What must contractors do to comply with NEC's health and safety policy?

Contractors must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and requirements in their contracts with NEC and this manual.

What is defined as 'High Risk' in this manual?

It refers to a risk level that is not acceptable after evaluating the risk of a professional activity and must be mitigated to at least a medium level before work begins.

What activities are considered 'Work at High Temperatures'?

Any work involving burning, welding, cutting with torch, grinding that produces sparks, or welding in construction, maintenance, and fabrication activities.