3.28. Regulatory Norms (NRs) for Occupational Safety: NR 29 - Regulatory Norm for Safety and Health in Port Work

The Regulatory Norms (NRs) are guidelines that seek to guarantee the safety and health of workers in different sectors of the economy. This text will address Regulatory Standard 29 (NR 29), which refers to Safety and Health in Port Work.

NR 29 is a specific standard that aims to ensure the safety and health of port workers. Ports are work environments with specific risks and, therefore, need their own rules to guarantee the safety of those who work in these places.

Objective of NR 29

NR 29 aims to establish guidelines for the implementation of measures to protect the safety and health of port workers, as well as those who carry out activities in port environments. It also establishes responsibilities for employers and workers, with a view to preventing accidents and work-related illnesses.

Main points of NR 29

NR 29 addresses various aspects of safety and health in port work, including the organization and cleanliness of the workplace, safety signs, equipment maintenance and inspection, fire prevention, cargo handling, among others. others. In addition, the norm establishes guidelines for the qualification and training of workers, as well as for carrying out occupational medical examinations.

Employer and worker responsibilities

According to NR 29, the employer is responsible for ensuring the safety and health of workers, providing adequate personal protective equipment (PPE), promoting training and instructions on the risks of work and prevention measures, keeping workplaces in safe conditions, among other obligations.

On the other hand, the worker has the duty to comply with the employer's determinations on safety and health at work, properly use the PPE provided, communicate to the employer any risk situation that may compromise safety or health, among other responsibilities .

Qualification and training

NR 29 establishes that port workers must receive training on work risks and prevention measures. This training must be carried out before the beginning of the worker's activities and whenever there are changes in working conditions. In addition, training must be repeated periodically, according to the risk assessment of the job.

Occupational medical examinations

NR 29 also establishes guidelines for carrying out occupational medical examinations, which must be carried out before the start of the worker's activities, periodically during the employment contract and at termination of the contract. The exams are intended to assess the worker's ability to work and detect possible work-related illnesses.

In conclusion, NR 29 is an essential standard to guarantee the safety and health of port workers. It sets out clear and comprehensive guidelines, which must be followed by employers and workers to prevent work-related accidents and illnesses. Therefore, knowledge and application of NR 29 are fundamental for anyone who works or intends to work in the port sector.

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