Construção civil: revisão da NR 18 promove mais segurança para os trabalhadores do setor

Construction Industry: Revision of NR 18 Enhances Safety for Workers in the Sector

Written by Flavia Marinho

Published on 16/02/2020 at 15:51

Updated on 16/02/2020 at 16:44

Nova NR 18 eleva a segurança dos trabalhadores e promove modernização na construção civil

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NR 18 – Simplification of Health and Safety Standards in Construction Enhances Worker Safety and Promotes Modernization

More safety for construction workers! The approval of the new NR 18 – Safety and Health in the Construction Industry, published last Tuesday (11) in the Official Gazette by the Special Secretariat for Social Security and Labor of the Ministry of Economy, brought more safety and modernization to workers in the sector.

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NR 18 establishes guidelines for administrative order, planning, and organization aimed at implementing control measures and preventive safety systems in processes, conditions, and the work environment in the construction industry.

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Modernization of NRs

Since February 2019, in addition to NR 18, NR 1, which deals with general provisions on health and safety; NR 3, about embargoes and interdictions; NR 12, on safety in machinery and equipment; NR 20, about flammable and combustible materials; NR 24, which addresses hygiene and comfort conditions in workplaces; and NR 28, concerning inspections and penalties, have all been completely revised.

NR 2, regarding prior inspection, has been revoked. There has also been a revision of the heat annex in NR 15 and the item regarding the hazard of fuel for personal consumption in NR 16.

Estimates from the Economic Policy Secretariat of the Ministry of Economy indicate a cost reduction of nearly R$ 5 billion in the construction industry over 10 years with the new wording coming into effect.

The calculation is based on information from the Brazilian Chamber of Construction Industry (Cbic), considering the simplification presented by the new text, the possibility of adopting better management practices, and the improvements in health and safety regulations.

See the full text of Ordinance 3.733/2020.

Construction Industry: Revision of NR 18 Enhances Safety for Workers in the Sector

NR 18 – Simplification of Health and Safety Standards in Construction Enhances Worker Safety and Promotes Modernization

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