3.11. Occupational Safety Regulatory Standards (NRs): NR 11 - Transport, Handling, Storage and Material Handling

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The Regulatory Norm 11, or simply NR 11, is one of the main norms related to Occupational Safety. It was created with the aim of establishing measures for the control and prevention of accidents in the area of ​​transport, movement, storage and handling of materials. This norm is of paramount importance, as it establishes rules and guidelines that guarantee a safe work environment for workers involved in these activities.

First, it is important to understand that NR 11 covers a wide range of activities. It applies to all phases of the material handling process, from initial material transport, through storage, to final handling. This includes activities such as operating cranes, forklifts, overhead cranes, conveyors of various types, among other equipment used in cargo handling.

One of the main points of NR 11 is the mandatory training for workers who carry out these activities. This training must be specific to the function that the worker performs and must address both the theoretical and practical part. The aim is to ensure that workers are fully aware of the risks associated with their activity and know how to prevent them.

NR 11 also establishes rules for the inspection and maintenance of equipment used in material handling. According to the norm, this equipment must be inspected periodically and any irregularity must be corrected immediately. In addition, the standard also establishes that the equipment must be designed and built in order to guarantee the safety of workers during its operation.

Another important point of NR 11 is the issue of ergonomics. The norm establishes that equipment and material handling activities must be designed in order to avoid excessive physical efforts by workers. This includes defining weight limits for manual handling of loads and the mandatory use of auxiliary equipment for handling heavy loads.

In addition, NR 11 also addresses the issue of safety in the storage of materials. The norm establishes rules for the storage of materials, such as mandatory signage and the definition of safe areas for storage. In addition, the standard also establishes that the materials must be stored in such a way as to prevent them from falling or involuntary displacement, which could cause accidents.

In short, NR 11 is an extremely important standard for workplace safety. It establishes rules and guidelines aimed at ensuring a safe working environment for workers involved in material handling. Therefore, it is essential that all professionals involved in these activities have in-depth knowledge of this standard and know how to apply it in practice.

Throughout our course, we will delve even deeper into the study of NR 11, addressing each of its points in detail. We will discuss how to conduct worker training, how to inspect and maintain material handling equipment, how to ensure ergonomics at work, and how to ensure safe material storage. All of this with the aim of providing you with the knowledge you need to ensure a safe work environment and prevent accidents.

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