Article 176 Federal Labor Law

For the effects of the work of minors, in addition to what the applicable Laws, regulations and norms provide, the following shall be considered as dangerous or insanitary labors, those that imply:

I.Exposure to:

1.Noise, vibrations, ionizing and non-ionizing infrared or ultraviolet radiations, elevated or lowered thermal conditions or abnormal environmental pressures.

2.Chemical agents contaminating the work environment.

3.Dangerous residues, biological agents or infectious contagious diseases.

4.Dangerous fauna or harmful flora.

II.Labors:

1.Industrial nighttime or work after twenty-two hours.

2.Of rescue, salvage and brigades against disasters.

3.At height or in confined spaces.

4.In which critical equipment and processes are operated where dangerous chemical substances are handled that may occasion major accidents.

5.Of welding and cutting.

6.In extreme climatic conditions in open field, that expose them to dehydration, heat stroke, hypothermia or freezing.

7.On roadways with ample volume of vehicular traffic (primary roads).

8.Agricultural, forestry, of sawmilling, silvicultural, of hunting and fishing, that imply the use of chemicals, handling of machinery, heavy vehicles, and those that the competent authority determines;

9.Productive of the gas, cement, mining, iron and steel, petroleum and nuclear industries.

10.Productive of the brick, glass, ceramic and wax industries.

11.Productive of the tobacco industry.

12.Related to the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity and the maintenance of electrical installations.

13.In construction works.

14.That have direct responsibility over the care of persons or the custody of goods and valuables.

15.With a high degree of difficulty; under pressure of time; that demand high responsibility, or that require sustained concentration and attention.

16.Relating to the operation, review, maintenance and tests of receptacles subject to pressure, cryogenic receptacles and steam generators or boilers.

17.On ships.

18.In mines.

19.Submarine and underground.

20.Ambulatory works, except by special authorization of the Labor Inspection.

III.Moderate and heavy physical effort; loads greater than seven kilograms; forced postures, or with repetitive movements for prolonged periods, that alter their musculoskeletal system.

IV.Handling, transport, storage or dispatch of dangerous chemical substances.

V.Handling, operation and maintenance of machinery, equipment or mechanical, electrical, pneumatic or motorized tools, that may generate amputations, fractures or serious injuries.

VI.Handling of motorized vehicles, including their mechanical and electrical maintenance.

VII.Use of sharp-pointed cutting hand tools.

The activities provided for in this article, for those younger than eighteen years and older than sixteen years of age, shall be subject to the terms and conditions enshrined in the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States, in the laws and the International Treaties of which the Mexican State is a party.