Do you know which NRs will be discussed in 2025?
Regulatory Standards (NRs) do not have a single update date for 2025, but several standards are undergoing revision, and some have already seen changes impacting this year, such as NR-1, which now includes psychosocial risk assessments. The regulatory agenda for 2025 features a robust schedule for reviewing and updating 27 normative texts of the NRs. […]
NR-6 was updated in January 2025, are you still not up to speed on the changes?
1. New PPE Certification Requirements The new version of the standard introduces stricter criteria for the certification and renewal of PPE Certificates of Approval (CAs). Manufacturers and suppliers must now subject products to more detailed testing to ensure higher quality and durability. 2. Expansion of the Mandatory PPE List Driven by technological advances and the […]
Myths and Facts About Workplace Safety
Many professionals still have doubts about what truly defines a workplace accident and what rights and duties are involved. Accurate information is the key to preventing accidents, protecting lives, and ensuring workers’ rights. Here, I will clarify some common myths and present essential facts about occupational safety, demonstrating that prevention goes far beyond the use […]
Invisible Dangers: The Rise in Workplace Accidents in 2025
Preliminary data from Brazil for the first half of 2025 shows a rise in workplace accidents and fatalities, with nearly 380,400 accidents and around 1,700 deaths recorded by mid-year. Sectors such as construction, transportation, and the chemical industry are among the most affected. This increase of approximately 9% in accidents and 5.6% in fatalities compared […]