Safety
The best accident is the one that never occurs.
On-the-job accidents take a devastating toll on workers and the businesses that employ them. In the worst cases, lives can be changed in an instant—and businesses buried in debt. The good news is that every accident is preventable. New Mexico Mutual has a wealth of tools and services to make your workplace safer—and they’re free of charge to policyholders.
From consultations to training, we have what you need.
If you have safety-related questions of any kind, contact our team of certified Safety & Risk consultants at rsm@newmexicomutual.com. Team members can arrange onsite safety assessments to help you evaluate risks and develop a plan for containment. They can also schedule in-person employee trainings on safety topics. Or provide custom reporting on your workers’ compensation claims history to identify problems and trends.
Visit the Safe Driving Tools page to learn about ways to help prevent fleet accidents. Or browse our SafetyNow resources to access safety meeting and toolbox materials, training videos, facilitator resources, and more!
New Mexico Mutual Safety Star Program
Nominations are open for the 2026 Safety Star Awards!
Get the recognition your business deserves for putting safety first. New Mexico Mutual will recognize three policyholders for their outstanding commitment to workplace safety. Yours could be one of them.
Start by telling us your safety story. Companies will be evaluated based on an in-depth safety inspection and other indicators. Entries must be received by September 16, 2026.
Policyholder Qualification Criteria
- At least five years of continuous history with New Mexico Mutual and in good standing
- Strong safety and health program
- No fatalities or significant claims of $10,000 or more within the past five years, unless the incident was not attributable to the company. For example, a motor vehicle accident may be excluded if the employee was hit by a driver who was not employed by the company.
- Willingness to participate in an RSM inspection and work with New Mexico Mutual to correct identified hazards or deficiencies. A service plan will be established with tasks and due dates for completion.
- The program will focus on New Mexico businesses, even if they have exposures in other states. Evaluation will be based on their New Mexico exposures and operations.
- Must be a current voluntary account. Assigned risk accounts that moved to voluntary coverage within the five-year period may be accepted.
For questions or additional information, please contact rsm@newmexicomutual.com.