New Poster Requirement
All New Mexico employers must display the updated Workers’ Compensation poster by December 31, 2025.
Download it or request a printed copy here.
Safety
The Safety Bureau is committed to promoting safe and healthy workplaces. Through education, consultation, and collaboration, we empower employers to create and maintain safety programs that protect their workforce, enhance productivity, and ensure compliance with state safety standards. Our mission is to foster a culture of safety that prioritizes employee well-being, reduces risks, and contributes to the overall success of New Mexico’s businesses and communities.
Annual Safety Inspections
New Mexico workers’ compensation law requires employers to perform or receive an annual safety inspection as the first step toward eliminating workplace hazards. Safety inspection requirements are comprised of two parts: the inspection itself, and proof of the inspection.
New Mexico workers’ compensation law (NMSA 1978, §52-1-6.2) requires all employers to have an annual safety inspection if:
- The workers’ compensation insurance premium is $15,000 or more;
- The business is a certified self-insured employer.
- The business pays $15,000 or more as a member of a certified self-insured group.
Contact the Safety Bureau
For General Information or Inquiries
Bureau Chief
Brandon Lopez
Safety & Return-to-Work Bureau Chief
Brandon.Lopez@wca.nm.gov
(505) 841-6061
Applicable Laws Governing the Safety Bureau
- Chapter 52, Section 52-1-9.1, of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated (NMSA) 1978.
- Title 11, Chapter 4, Part 2, of the New Mexico Administrative Code
Forms
Proof of Safety Inspections
Businesses required to conduct annual safety inspections must submit proof of the inspection to the WCA within 60 days of policy issuance or renewal. Generally, the inspection must be a complete inspection of all the employer’s facilities in New Mexico.
Proof of inspection can be provided by completing the safety affidavit and submitting it to the WCA at the following email address:wca.safety@wca.nm.gov. Proof of inspection can also be made by having the insurer or self-insurer notify the WCA that the inspection is complete. The notification should include the business name, address, FEIN (Federal Employer Identification Number), and date of inspection.
Safety Resources
The following links are provided for employers to assist in the development or enhancement of workplace safety programs.
OSHA Training Resources
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a division of the U.S. Department of Labor, sets and enforces standards to ensure that safe and healthful working conditions are met in the workplace. OSHA provides training, outreach, education and assistance to employers.
Safety & Health Resources
Find links to the latest information on safety and health through these national organizations.
New Mexico Safety Resources
The following New Mexico agencies provide information on health, safety standards, and more.