Are Chile’s mining companies ready for the updated NCh 2916 standard?

Chile’s mining industry is at a critical turning point for occupational safety. The phased rollout of the NCh 2916 update, effective throughout 2026, revises heat protection requirements for mining and smelting operations. Under this new rule, regular cotton clothing and standard gloves are banned for heat-exposed workstations. Flame-resistant, heat-insulated and aluminium-foil protective gear is now mandatory.

This new regulatory requirement comes alongside growing pressure from mining unions. Following the recent conclusion of labour negotiations at major mines including Escondida and Centinela, unions have secured larger safety budgets for mining operators. Companies are required to fully stock on-site first aid kits and upgrade pre-hospital rescue equipment. This has driven a sharp rise in demand for complementary PPE: heat-resistant protective items, emergency first aid kits, fracture immobilisation splints and rescue kits.

Faced with this evolving regulatory and market landscape, Futrue Tech delivers an all-in-one PPE solution for Chilean distributors and mining enterprises. Our full personal protection portfolio covers safety footwear, workwear, safety helmets, mining lamps, first aid kits and on-site rescue equipment.

A key advantage we offer is comprehensive document support. We provide all necessary technical files and test reports to help clients complete ISP registration in Chile efficiently and meet local compliance rules. Many suppliers only sell products without supporting the certification process — this is a major pain point for Chilean importers.

Mining operators and distributors need to stay ahead of compliance inspections. Tighter standards together with union safety demands make workplace protection a top investment priority. Does your business already have a reliable supplier capable of covering all your PPE needs and supporting your ISP registration? Futrue Tech is ready to support you.