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After Two Deaths of Contracted Workers, Petrobras Calls Meeting with Unions to Discuss Safety. The President of the State-Owned Company Had Already Warned About Failures in the Company’s Practices.
A serious alert has been raised at Petrobras in recent days, and it goes far beyond operational routines.
Two recent tragedies involving workers from contracted companies providing services for the oil giant have cast a shadow over the company’s safety practices.
Next Tuesday (15), Petrobras will meet with union representatives to discuss safety policies following the death of two contracted employees in early October.
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According to the Unified Federation of Oil Workers (FUP), the meeting aims for a more intense dialogue on the company’s safety practices, a demand that has become critical with recent events.
According to the newspaper Valor Econômico, the state-owned company has shown deep concern about the issue and has committed to reviewing its preventive measures.
The victims were workers in high-risk areas, and the repercussions of their deaths exposed vulnerabilities that the company can no longer ignore.
In a statement, Petrobras deeply lamented the fatalities and assured that it has been supporting the families. “We are committed to providing all necessary support,” highlighted the state-owned company.
What Is Known About the Accidents?
On October 5, worker Edson Lopes Almeida was found dead in his accommodation aboard the Cidade Niterói platform, located in the Campos Basin.
According to the Legal Medical Institute (IML) of Macaé, the cause of death was natural, and Petrobras reported that all measures to support the family and colleagues were immediately adopted.
As per the released note, the company and the unit’s charterer promptly notified the relevant authorities.
A few days later, on October 7, engineer Rafaela Martins de Araújo, an employee of the contracted company MJ2, died after being hit by heavy equipment in one of the accesses to the Cabiúnas terminal, also in Macaé.
The tragedy occurred when Rafaela was assisted and transported to the nearest Urgent Care Unit (UPA), but unfortunately, death was confirmed upon arrival.
Petrobras, in conjunction with MJ2, also assisted the family and is conducting an investigation to determine the causes of the accident.
The state-owned company announced that, following its internal regulations, an investigative committee has been formed to examine the circumstances of the fatality.
Operations at the construction site where the accident occurred were immediately halted and will remain suspended until the investigation is concluded.
According to Valor Econômico, this committee will include representatives from the unions and the Internal Commission for Accident Prevention (CIPA).
Warnings Before the Accidents
Interestingly, just a few days before the incidents, Magda Chambriard, president of Petrobras, had already pointed out failures in safety standards at a public event.
On September 26, during an awards ceremony for suppliers, Chambriard criticized the lack of rigor in restricted areas of platforms and even mentioned a leaked video showing employees using cell phones and inappropriate sandals during a decommissioning operation.
The president’s alert seemed to have been a tragic anticipation of the events that were to come.
Furthermore, as reported by Valor Econômico, Chambriard noted that the P-19 platform, at the Marlim field, experienced an accidental tilt during a maneuver, one week before the fatal accidents.
No one was injured, but the platform was immediately deactivated and will enter a decommissioning process.
The seemingly minor safety failures generated internal concerns that are now amplified by the recent fatalities.
New Safety Commitments from Petrobras
Petrobras reaffirmed its commitment to safety by ensuring that it will continue investing in training programs and in replenishing its workforce through public competitions.
According to the company, the goal is to strengthen the presence of qualified labor to reduce accident risks in operational areas.
The meeting with the unions is expected to be an important step in adjusting the company’s policies and practices, aiming to prevent tragedies like these from happening again.
According to the state-owned company, in addition to ongoing investigations, other safety-focused projects are already being studied.
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Segue o edital: https://www.faifsul.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/EDITAL-FAIFSUL-No-102-2024.pdf
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https://www.faifsul.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/EDITAL-FAIFSUL-No-102-2024.pdfIsso só vai resolver quando PRIVATIZAR,aí sim a empresa vai ter proprietário e as coisas melhorar sim,sem dúvidas.Mas do jeito que vai ninguém nem.esta aí para nada , e vai continuar existindo mortes por ACIDENTES!
Até porque não existem mortes na iniciativa privada né? Sendo que o sistema Petrobrás é o mais seguro e com menos acidentes, sendo que somente o segundo foi acidente, genial seu comentário
Em empresa privada o trabalhador nem registra o acidente, com medo de ser demitido
Aqui na Bahia, depois que privatizou a refinaria, pagamos o combustível e o gás de cozinha mais caro do país. A empresa privada que comprou já reduziu carga e parou diversas unidades, conforme representação sindical… Segurança definitivamente não é prioridade para empresas privadas.. olhe o que acontece em SP com a Enel..
Empresas terceirizadas são privadas
Aí privatiza e tal qual SP sem energia, fica o Brasil sem petróleo. Sai daí, seu dodói.
Ja e privatizado