Reforms to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations in Guatemala

By zone_admin | 23 de May de 2022 | Blog

The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare issued Government Agreement No. 57-2022 containing reforms to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations. These reforms come into force as of March 4, 2022. Among the reforms implemented, the following stand out:
  1. The powers and functions of the occupational health and safety committee must also be included in the Internal Work Regulations.
  2. Changes in risk prevention obligations for employers, based on the number of employees in a workplace.
  3. Updating of occupational health and safety plans every three (3) years, by the employer.
  4. Establishment of levels of health care in the workplace.
  5. The National Council for Occupational Health and Safety -CONASSO- will issue technical standards complementary to these reforms.
We recommend having specialized advice on the matter to ensure that your company reaches compliance levels and avoids sanctions. You can contact us at the following emails: [email protected] and [email protected] , or by phone 2225-7000.