Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) in Brazil
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 …
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 …