Argentina Ley 19587 Workplace Occupational Safety Inspection Checklist
Argentina's Ley 19587 de Higiene y Seguridad en el Trabajo and its implementing Decree 351/79 establish mandatory occupational safety and hygiene standards for all workplaces, requiring documented safety programs, hygiene services (SH), machine guarding, fire protection, and regular medical examinations. The SRT (Superintendencia de Riesgos del Trabajo) can fine employers up to AR$500,000 per violation and order closure of facilities presenting imminent risk to workers.
- Industry: Manufacturing / Industrial
- Frequency: Monthly
- Estimated Time: 45-60 minutes
- Role: Responsable de Higiene y Seguridad / Profesional SH
- Total Items: 20
- Compliance: Ley 19587 Higiene y Seguridad, Decreto 351/79, Resolucion SRT 35/98
Ley 19587 Requisitos de Gestion
Core safety management requirements under Ley 19587 and Decree 351/79.
- Servicio de Higiene y Seguridad a cargo de profesional habilitado (graduado en SH) con contrato y matricula vigente del Ministerio?
- Programa de Prevencion de Riesgos documentado, aprobado por profesional SH, y comunicado a todos los trabajadores?
- Examenes medicos preocupacionales, periodicos y de egreso realizados y registros disponibles para inspeccion?
- Foto de la documentacion del Servicio SH y registro de examenes medicos disponibles en planta
Maquinas, Herramientas y Equipos
Machine guarding, equipment safety, and maintenance records.
- Todas las maquinas con partes moviles, zonas de corte y transmisiones protegidas con guardas fijas en buen estado?
- Plan de mantenimiento preventivo al dia para maquinas criticas, con registros de las ultimas intervenciones firmados por tecnico responsable?
- Numero de maquinas con partes moviles en operacion durante este turno:
- Foto de la maquina de mayor riesgo operativa hoy mostrando guardas y estado de mantenimiento
Proteccion contra Incendios
Fire extinguisher condition, emergency exits, and fire detection systems.
- Todos los matafuegos con fecha de recarga vigente (maximo 1 ano), presurizacion correcta y accesorios completos?
- Todas las salidas de emergencia senalizadas con iluminacion de emergencia, sin obstrucciones y puertas abriendo hacia afuera?
- Numero de trabajadores con capacitacion en uso de matafuegos vigente del ultimo ano:
- Foto de matafuegos con etiqueta de recarga visible y salida de emergencia senalizada
Orden, Higiene y Condiciones Ambientales
Housekeeping, lighting, noise, and general workplace conditions.
- Areas de trabajo con orden y limpieza: pasillos libres, residuos clasificados, derrames controlados, y demarcaciones visibles?
- Iluminacion medida en los puestos de trabajo con tarea de precision: dentro de los minimos del Decreto 351/79 (500 lux para trabajos finos)?
- Nivel de ruido en area mas ruidosa medido hoy con sonometro (dB):
- Foto del area de trabajo mostrando orden, iluminacion y condiciones generales
Corrective Actions and Sign-Off
Ley 19587 and SRT regulations require safety inspection records to be retained for 10 years. Records must be signed by the qualified SH professional and presented to SRT inspectors on demand. POPProbe auto-assigns corrective actions to team members, generates a signed PDF report instantly, and tracks compliance status across all locations. Start free, no credit card required.
- List all deficiencies identified in this inspection:
- Overall compliance status?
- Corrective actions assigned to (name or department)?
- Inspector digital signature and date:
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Why Use This Argentina Ley 19587 Workplace Occupational Safety Inspection Checklist?
This argentina ley 19587 workplace occupational safety inspection checklist helps manufacturing / industrial teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for responsable de higiene y seguridad / profesional sh professionals, this checklist covers 20 critical inspection points across 5 sections. Recommended frequency: monthly.
Ensures compliance with Ley 19587 Higiene y Seguridad, Decreto 351/79, Resolucion SRT 35/98. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Argentina Ley 19587 Workplace Occupational Safety Inspection Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 20 inspection items across 5 sections: Ley 19587 Requisitos de Gestion, Maquinas, Herramientas y Equipos, Proteccion contra Incendios, Orden, Higiene y Condiciones Ambientales, Corrective Actions and Sign-Off. It is designed for manufacturing / industrial operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed monthly. Each completion takes approximately 45-60 minutes.
Who should use this Argentina Ley 19587 Workplace Occupational Safety Inspection Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Responsable de Higiene y Seguridad / Profesional SH professionals in the manufacturing / industrial industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.