Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) in Brazil
Brazil, a global coffee powerhouse, takes a bold step towards sustainable coffee cultivation with the updated Agricultural Climate Risk Zoning (Zarc) for canephora coffee. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock recently released Ordinance No. 6 and No. 7, unveiling insights Read More …
In Brazil, the battle against vehicular pollution took a significant leap in 1986 with the initiation of the Motor Vehicle Air Pollution Control Program (Proconve) by the National Environment Council (Conama). Managed by the Brazilian Institute for the Environment and Read More …
The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) recently released the 6th edition of its Questions and Answers document on materials in contact with food. This updated version incorporates changes resulting from regulatory updates and has been adjusted to provide clearer responses. Read More …
The Ministry of Ports and Airports (MPor) is the Brazilian government agency responsible for overseeing and regulating the port and airport modalities of transport. Recently, the MPor has been working on developing and implementing policies and actions that align with Read More …
The Directorate of Environmental Licensing (Dilic) of the Ibama (Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources) recently hosted a seminar titled “Environmental Gains through Licensing”. The event aimed to shed light on the positive outcomes achieved through environmental conditions Read More …
The Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama) has announced new measures to limit the use of pesticides containing thiamethoxam, a substance that affects the nervous system of bees and other pollinators. The decision, published on February 23, Read More …
If you are a diabetic or have a chronic respiratory condition, you might be tempted by the idea of using a smartwatch to monitor your blood sugar or oxygen levels. After all, these devices are convenient, discreet, and easy to Read More …
In a recent study, the Quality of Personal Protective Equipment in Agriculture (Quepia) program of the IAC (Instituto Agronômico) has conducted an in-depth analysis of occupational exposure during citrus spraying activities. Supported by the Fundecitrus and Fundag, the research focused Read More …
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) has partnered with the firefighters through the National Firefighting Committee (Conaci), to regulate the photovoltaic solar panels. This means that, from the publication of the Inmetro Ordinance No. 515, of November 10, Read More …
The CTPP, composed of representatives from the government, employers and workers, has established two thematic commissions and two working groups to address various aspects of OSH in different sectors and activities. These are: These resolutions, published in the Diário Oficial Read More …