{"id":4163,"date":"2025-11-25T17:08:42","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T17:08:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/belisario.info\/nueva-regulacion-en-seguridad-y-salud-en-el-trabajo-lo-que-debes-saber-sobre-la-resolucion-1843-de-2025\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T16:27:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T16:27:07","slug":"nueva-regulacion-en-seguridad-y-salud-en-el-trabajo-lo-que-debes-saber-sobre-la-resolucion-1843-de-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/belisario.info\/en\/nueva-regulacion-en-seguridad-y-salud-en-el-trabajo-lo-que-debes-saber-sobre-la-resolucion-1843-de-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"New regulations on Occupational Safety and Health: what you should know about resolution 1843 of 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Changes in:<\/span><\/p>

  1. Occupational medical evaluations (OME)<\/span><\/li>
  2. Breathalyzer, alkalimetry and psychoactivity tests<\/span><\/li>
  3. Custody of occupational medical records

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    TO WHOM DOES IT APPLY?<\/b><\/p>

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    Applies to ALL sectors and links:<\/span><\/p>

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    • Employers (public and private)<\/span><\/li>
    • Workers (dependent and self-employed)<\/span><\/li>
    • Contractors and contractors<\/span><\/li>
    • ARL, IPS and OSH service providers<\/span><\/li><\/ul>



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      KEY LIABILITIES<\/b><\/p>

      Employers and contractors must:<\/span><\/p>

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      • Assume EMO costs, travel expenses and inter-municipal transfers in case the EMO is held in another municipality.<\/span><\/li>
      • Schedule EMO during business hours.<\/span><\/li>
      • Implement labor adjustments no later than 20 working days after the EMO.<\/span><\/li>
      • Deliver to the occupational physician:<\/span><\/li><\/ul>

        -Position profile.<\/span><\/p>

        -Epidemiological indicators.<\/span><\/p>

        -IPEVR matrix.<\/span><\/p>

        -Technical studies.<\/span><\/p>

        -Biological indicators.<\/span><\/p>

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        TYPES OF EMO<\/b><\/p>

        Occupational medical evaluations (OME)<\/span><\/p>

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        • Pre-entry<\/span><\/li>
        • Periodic scheduled<\/span><\/li>
        • Periodic due to change of occupancy of exit<\/span><\/li>
        • Post-disability (+30 days)<\/span><\/li>
        • For return to work (+90 days)<\/span><\/li>
        • Follow-up or control<\/span><\/li><\/ul>

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          TYPES OF EMO<\/b><\/p>

          Frequency<\/span><\/p>

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          Max. every 3 years, with technical justification and according to exposure to actual and potential risks. <\/span><\/p>

          Prohibited unless justified<\/b><\/p>

          • Pregnancy test<\/span><\/li>
          • HIV test<\/span><\/li><\/ul>

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            Note: if the worker rejects the EMO, there will be repercussions for the employee in the event that he\/she rejects the EMO.<\/span><\/p>

            to the performance of the position, when there is a risk that affects the<\/span><\/p>

            substantially.<\/span><\/p>

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            ALCOHOL AND PSYCHOACTIVE TESTS<\/b><\/p>

            When to apply tests?<\/span><\/p>

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            • To prevent occupational accidents and diseases<\/span><\/li>
            • Activities with risk or liability to third parties<\/span><\/li>
            • Must be justified in the OSHMS.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>

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              Requirements<\/b><\/p>

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              • Test applied only by OSH licensed medical personnel.<\/span><\/li>
              • Calibrated equipment<\/span><\/li>
              • Training is custody and handling of evidence<\/span><\/li>
              • Follow Resolution 1844\/2015 (Quality assurance system).<\/span><\/li><\/ul>



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                ALCOHOL AND PSYCHOACTIVE TESTS<\/b><\/p>

                Employer must:<\/span><\/p>

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                • Encourage treatment if positive<\/span><\/li>
                • Include consumption prevention campaigns in the OSHMS.<\/span><\/li>
                • To have a policy and program for the prevention of drug dependence.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>

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                  OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL RECORDS<\/b><\/p>

                  Confidentiality and custody<\/span><\/p>

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                  • The employer may NOT keep it without the worker’s authorization or without a doctor trained in OSH.<\/span><\/li>
                  • Custodian: occupational physician or authorized IPS minimum age: 20 years.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>

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                    Implementation period<\/b><\/p>

                    6 months for employers and health care providers<\/span><\/p>

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                    Repeals<\/b><\/p>

                    Resolution 2346\/2007<\/span><\/p>

                    Resolution 1918\/2009<\/span><\/p>

                    Resolution 1075\/1993<\/span><\/p>

                    Resolution 4050\/1994<\/span><\/p>



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                    CLOSURE AND CALL TO ACTION<\/b><\/p>

                    Update your processes. Inform your team. Comply with the standard <\/span><\/p>

                    Resolution 1843 of 2025<\/span><\/p>

                    OSH protection for your company<\/span><\/p>

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