Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) in Brazil
Dengue is a viral disease transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which can also transmit other arboviruses such as Zika, chikungunya and yellow fever. According to the World Health Organization, dengue is endemic in more than 100 countries, with about Read More …
Brazil is one of the signatories of the Stockholm Convention, an international treaty that aims to protect human health and the environment from the harmful effects of persistent organic pollutants (POPs). POPs are chemicals that have long-lasting impacts, accumulate in Read More …
Recyclable collectors, also known as catadores de reciclagem, are workers who roam the streets of Brazilian cities, collecting various materials for recycling. They play a vital role in the society, as they help reduce waste and environmental impact. However, they Read More …
On January 28, 2004, four public servants were brutally murdered while inspecting rural labor conditions in Unaí, Minas Gerais, Brazil. They were Erastóstenes de Almeida Gonçalves, João Batista Soares Lage and Nelson José da Silva, labor inspectors, and Ailton Pereira Read More …
The Covid-19 pandemic has posed many challenges for various sectors and activities, especially those that require physical presence and interaction. One of these activities is the accreditation of conformity assessment bodies (CABs), which are organizations that provide services such as Read More …
The integrity and safety of bridges, viaducts, and footbridges play a crucial role in ensuring smooth transportation and public safety. To uphold these standards, the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has recently revised and published the ABNT NBR 9452:2023, Read More …
January 26, is the International Day of Clean Energy, a date established to raise awareness of the importance of renewable sources in society and the environment, as well as to mobilize actions from the world for a fair transition to Read More …
Data protection is a hot topic in today’s digital world, especially with the increasing number of cyberattacks and data breaches that threaten the security and privacy of personal and corporate information. In Brazil, the issue became even more relevant with the Read More …
If you work in the commerce sector in Brazil, you may be wondering how the new regulation for working on holidays will affect you. The Ministry of Labor and Employment announced on January 24, 2024, that a new ordinance will Read More …
The Brazilian Labor Inspection is one of the oldest in the world, dating back to 1891, when it was established by Decree no. 1313, which regulated the inspection of factories where children and adolescents worked, and stipulated the conditions of Read More …