3.24. Occupational Safety Regulatory Standards (NRs): NR 25 - Industrial Waste

The Regulatory Norms, better known as NRs, are a set of requirements and procedures related to the safety and health of Brazilian workers, established by the Ministry of Labor. Among these standards, NR 25, which deals with industrial waste, is extremely important to guarantee a safe and healthy work environment.

According to NR 25, industrial residues are all those resulting from industrial processes, in solid, liquid or gaseous form, which contain substances that may pose risks to the health or physical integrity of workers. The standard states that industrial waste must be removed periodically, observing the necessary precautionary measures.

It is important to emphasize that NR 25 does not only apply to the disposal of waste, but also to its handling and storage. The standard states that industrial waste must be stored in containers made of resistant material, easy to clean, covered and clearly and indelibly identified. In addition, containers must be positioned in such a way as to avoid the risk of accidents.

NR 25 also addresses the need for training workers who deal with industrial waste. According to the standard, workers must be trained on the correct procedures for handling and storing waste, as well as on the precautionary measures to be taken in case of accidents.

The standard also states that industrial waste must be disposed of in a way that does not cause environmental pollution. This means that disposal must be carried out in accordance with current environmental regulations and in appropriate locations for this purpose.

It is important to mention that NR 25 is just one of the regulatory standards related to work safety. There are other standards that deal with specific topics, such as NR 33, which deals with work in confined spaces, and NR 35, which deals with work at height. However, all standards have the same objective: to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for workers.

In conclusion, NR 25 is an extremely important standard for workplace safety. It establishes the correct procedures for handling, storing and disposing of industrial waste, thus ensuring the health and physical integrity of workers. In addition, the standard contributes to the preservation of the environment, by establishing that waste disposal must be carried out in a way that does not cause environmental pollution.

Therefore, it is essential that all companies that generate industrial waste know and comply with NR 25. Furthermore, it is important that workers are trained on the standard and on the correct procedures for handling, storing and disposing of waste. In this way, it will be possible to guarantee a safe and healthy work environment for everyone.

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