Avaliação de uma indústria de fósforo de segurança quanto ao atendimento à NR-19

Abstract

When used without proper knowledge, explosives have the ability to seriously injury people and cause great damage to the surroundings. The general objective of the study is to provide an overview of the means of handling, transporting and storing explosive materials in a factory of safety matches and the risks of contact with controlled products, both operational and financial, due to possible penalties applied by the Ministry of Labor in an inspection in which the content of Regulatory Standard 19 – Explosives was evaluated. Management, process, organizational structure, operations, layout, etc. were considered, as well as procedures and flow of information that can show the level of autonomy and independence of the organization’s Health, Safety and Environment policies. There was an evaluation of the scenarios of each sector and the amount of the fine that the company is subject in the event of an inspection is carried out to assess the risks with explosives. In addition to contributing to the company’s financial security, the assessment assisted in the exposure and determination of risks and improvements that can be made to prevent serious accidents with the handling of controlled materials.