What responsibility if any do American businesses operating in Mexico have to protect the personal safety of their employees?

Answer 1

Foreign employers operating in Mexico have the same responsibility toward their employees as do Mexican employers. All are subject to the Mexican health and safety regulations, which as written, are similar to those of the United States. American companies sending American employees to Mexico on business will not get their business accomplished if they do not recognize that they have a responsibility to inform and guide their employees in avoiding unsafe actions and locations while in Mexico. Insurance considerations if nothing else, will impose a responsibility on such American companies.