Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) in Brazil
NR-10 regulates the safety and health of workers who interact with electricity in Brazil. NR-10 was first published in 1978, based on the French standards, and revised four times, in 1983, 2004, 2016 and 2019, to reflect the changes in Read More ...
NR-12 is a Brazilian regulation that establishes minimum requirements for the prevention of accidents and diseases related to the work with machines and equipment of all types. NR-12 was originally issued in 1978, based on articles 184 to 186 of Read More ...
NR-13 establishes the minimum requirements for the management of the structural integrity of boilers, pressure vessels, their interconnection pipes and metal storage tanks, in aspects related to installation, inspection, operation and maintenance, aiming at the safety and health of workers. Read More ...
The Brazilian Ministry of Transport has introduced a policy requiring sustainability in road concessions. The new ordinance, published on July 1, 2024, mandates that at least 1% of the gross revenue from these contracts be allocated towards developing sustainable infrastructure. Read More …
Brazil’s National Association of The Industry of Safety Material and Protection at Work (Animaseg) took decisive action by issuing extrajudicial notifications to major e-commerce platforms Amazon, Magalu, and Mercado Livre. These platforms were found to be selling Personal Protective Equipment Read More …
The Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA) has successfully reintroduced the Great Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao) into the Atlantic Forest in southern Bahia. This initiative, part of a broader conservation effort, aims to restore the population of this iconic Read More …
In May 2024, Brazil experienced a notable rise in its oil and natural gas production. According to data released by the Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP), the country produced 3.212 million barrels of oil per Read More …
Brazilian National Water and Sanitation Agency (ANA) recently published Resolution No. 198/2024, which introduces changes to the processes of Declaration of Water Availability Reserve (DRDH) and the granting of provisional and definitive water use permits. These changes, effective from July Read More …
Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) has approved a new resolution, Resolution No. 853/2024, concerning the regulation of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in Brazil. This resolution aims to modernize and streamline the legal framework governing the Read More …
The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) successfully confiscated approximately five tons of illegal pesticides, showcasing the government’s ongoing commitment to protecting public health and the environment from the dangers of unauthorized agrochemicals. Overview of the Operation The operation, Read More …
The 2023 Brazilian Dam Safety Report (RSB 2023) highlights critical insights into the state of dam safety across Brazil, reflecting ongoing efforts to enhance safety and mitigate risks associated with dam infrastructure. Coordinated by the National Water and Sanitation Agency Read More …
The Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA) is addressing climate change through its latest initiative in Carbon Capture and Storage in Brazil. As part of Brazil’s broader environmental strategy, this initiative is poised to play a crucial Read More …
The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture (MPA) has published the schedule for implementing the Certificate of Good Hygiene Practices on fishing vessels supplying raw materials for industrial fish processing for export. This initiative, outlined in Ordinance MPA 278/2024, mandates that Read More …