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• 11/13/26

  Visitor Control: How to Organise Visitor Entry in Industry

  See what visitor control is, the difference between a visitor and a contractor, what Brazil's LGPD requires regarding their data, and a step-by-step guide to organising the gate.

• 11/12/26

  Plant Shutdown: How to Plan It Safely and Control Contractors

  Learn what a plant shutdown is, what Brazil's NR 13, NR 33 and NR 35 require during the shutdown, and how to control contractors and work permits.

• 11/11/26

  Contractor Access Control: How It Works and What to Check Before Granting Entry

  See what contractor access control is, what Brazil's Law 6,019 requires of the contracting company, what to check before granting entry and how to use biometrics in line with the LGPD.

• 11/10/26

  What Is MoC (Management of Change) and How to Apply It in Occupational Safety

  Understand what MoC (management of change) is, what Brazil's NR 20 and NR 13 require when something changes in the operation, and how to build a 7-step MoC process.

• 11/9/26

  What Is NR 29? Occupational Safety and Health in Port Work

  Understand what NR 29 is, who it applies to, the role of the OGMO, SESSTP and CPATP, the inspection of lifting equipment and the rules for dangerous cargo.

• 11/6/26

  What Is NR 28? Inspection, Fines and Penalties in OHS (Updated)

  Understand what NR 28 is, how labour inspection works, how fines are calculated (I1 to I4), the criteria for shutdowns and the standard's update for agribusiness.

• 11/5/26

  What Is NR 26? Safety Signage and the GHS

  Understand what NR 26 establishes, the official rules for safety signage, the use of the GHS in labelling and the preparation of the Safety Data Sheet.

• 11/4/26

  What Is NR 25? Industrial Waste Management and Safety

  Understand NR 25, the safety rules for handling, storing and disposing of industrial waste (solid, liquid and gaseous) and the occupational risk involved.

• 11/3/26

  What Is NR 22? Occupational Safety and Health in Mining

  Understand NR 22, the rules for mining in Brazil, how the CIPAMIN works and the requirements of the sector's Risk Management Programme (PGR).

• 10/30/26

  What Is NR 21? Rules and Precautions for Outdoor Work

  Understand what NR 21 establishes, the requirements for protection against the weather, the rules on worker housing and how it relates to NRs 18 and 31.

• 10/29/26

  What Is NR 20? Updated Safety Rules for Flammables

  Understand what NR 20 (updated in 2025) establishes, the rules for storing and handling flammables, the standard's Classes and the Facility File.

• 10/28/26

  What Is NR 19? Safety Rules for Working with Explosives

  Understand what NR 19 establishes, the strict rules for manufacturing, handling and storing explosives, and the technical prohibitions updated by the MTE.

• 10/27/26

  What Is NR 16? Understanding the Rules for the Hazardous Work Allowance

  Understand what NR 16 is, which activities entitle workers to the 30% hazardous work allowance on their base salary and how the technical classification is done.

• 10/26/26

  What Is NR 15? Understanding the Rules for the Unhealthy Work Allowance

  Understand what NR 15 is, the rules for classifying unhealthy activities, the allowance levels (10%, 20% and 40%) and how to neutralise these risks under MTE rules.

• 10/23/26

  What Is NR 14? Safety in the Operation of Industrial Furnaces

  Understand what NR 14 is, the mandatory requirements for installing, lining and safely operating industrial furnaces, and how to avoid explosion risks.

• 10/22/26

  What Is NR 13? Management and Safety of Boilers and Pressure Vessels

  Find out what NR 13 establishes, why safety inspections of boilers and pressure vessels matter, and the role of the Qualified Professional (PH).

• 10/21/26

  What Is NR 11? Safety in Materials Handling and Storage

  Understand the NR 11 rules for safe transport, handling, storage and manipulation of materials with forklifts, overhead cranes and cranes.

• 10/20/26

  What Is NR 9? Assessment and Control of Occupational Exposures

  Understand what the updated NR 9 is, how it governs the assessment of physical, chemical and biological agents, and its direct link with the PGR (NR 1).

• 10/19/26

  What Is NR 8? Safety Requirements for Buildings

  Get to know NR 8 and understand the technical requirements for ensuring the safety, thermal comfort and structural stability of buildings used as workplaces.

• 10/16/26

  What Is NR 6? Rules and Management of Personal Protective Equipment

  Understand what NR 6 is, the employer's responsibilities when issuing PPE, the worker's duties and how to streamline PPE control in your company.

• 10/15/26

  What Is NR 5? Rules, Sizing and the New Scope of CIPA

  Understand what NR 5 is, its sizing rules, the election process deadlines and the standard's new requirements on combating harassment in companies.

• 10/14/26

  Occupational Safety in Civil Construction: Why It Matters and Key Points

  Understand why occupational safety matters in civil construction, the key points to watch on the construction site and the essential role of NR-18.

• 10/2/26

  Equipment Maintenance: How to Build an Efficient and Safe Plan

  Learn how to build an equipment maintenance plan, its impact on accident prevention (NR-12) and why digitising checklists and inspections matters.

• 10/1/26

  What Are Regulatory Standards

  Discover what Regulatory Standards are, how many NRs are currently in force in Brazil, and get an overview of the main EHS standards.

• 9/30/26

  What Is NR 23? Fire Protection Rules for Businesses

  Understand what NR 23 is, the fire protection standard, its requirements for escape routes and its relationship with the state AVCB in occupational safety.

• 9/29/26

  What Is NR 01? General Provisions and Occupational Risk Management

  Understand what NR 01 is, the foundational occupational safety standard, and how the Occupational Risk Management (GRO) guidelines affect your operation.

• 9/28/26

  Outsourcing Services: How to Bring Contractors into Your EHS Culture

  Understand the challenge of unifying the safety culture when outsourcing services, and how to bring contractors' workers into your EHS routines.

• 9/21/26

  What Is the PPE Approval Certificate (CA)? Lookup and Digital Control

  Understand what the CA (Approval Certificate) for PPE is, how to look it up at the Ministry of Labour, and the advantages of digital PPE control.

• 9/18/26

  What Is NR-18? Rules and Safety Management in Construction

  Understand what NR-18 is, the replacement of the PCMAT by the PGR, the requirements for the construction site, and how to manage safety in construction.

• 9/17/26

  Hazard Pay and Danger Pay in Brazil: Understanding the Legal Differences

  Understand the technical and legal difference between unhealthy-work pay (NR-15) and dangerous-work pay (NR-16), and how each one is calculated.

• 9/16/26

  What Is NR-24? Rules on Sanitary Conditions and Comfort at Work

  Understand NR-24, what it requires for toilets, changing rooms, canteens and accommodation, and how to guarantee workers' comfort.

• 9/15/26

  What Is the PCMSO? Occupational Examinations and NR-7 Management

  Understand what the PCMSO (Occupational Health Medical Control Programme) is, the updated requirements of NR-7, and how to manage examinations in your company.

• 9/14/26

  What Is the SESMT? Everything You Need to Know About NR-4

  Discover what the SESMT is, which companies NR-4 requires to set one up, and which professionals make up this specialised safety service.

• 9/11/26

  Employee Management: How to Optimise Document Control in EHS

  Understand why employee management matters in EHS and learn how controlling employee documents prevents labour liabilities.

• 9/10/26

  Workplace Safety Inspection and Checklists

  Understand how to structure a workplace safety inspection, why equipment inspection matters, and how to apply checklists in the EHS routine.

• 9/10/26

  What Is a Safety Toolbox Talk? Concept and Best Practices

  Understand what a DDS (Daily Safety Dialogue) is, its role in accident prevention, and the main toolbox talk best practices for your operation.

• 9/9/26

  What Is PPE? Understanding the Concept and Managing It Efficiently

  Discover what PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is, the legal responsibilities involved, and how to optimise management, control and handover in your company.

• 9/9/26

  Work Permit for Load Lifting: Risks and How to Draw One Up

  Understand the risks involved in load lifting, what must be checked in the operation, and how to structure the Work Permit (PT) for lifting.

• 9/4/26

  NR17: what it is, and Ergonomics at Work

  Understand clearly what NR17 is, how to identify ergonomic risks in the work environment, and the importance of training for the team.

• 8/27/26

  What is NR12: Safety in the Work of Machinery and Equipment

  Understand what NR12 is, the safety rules for machinery and equipment, the required physical layout, and operational responsibilities.

• 8/25/26

  What is eSocial? Understand the OSH Rules and Event S-2200

  Understand what eSocial is, which occupational safety events are mandatory, and why they depend on the correct submission of the S-2200 event by HR.

• 8/20/26

  FDS (formerly FISPQ): What changed and how to prepare the Safety Data Sheet

  Understand the transition from FISPQ to FDS (Safety Data Sheet), the requirements of the new ABNT NBR 14725, and how to prepare and manage this document online.

• 8/17/26

  NR-10: Authorization and Work Permit for Electricity

  Understand the NR10 electrical safety rules, who is authorized to work, the issuance of the PT (Work Permit), and what changes with the new 2026 revision.

• 8/10/26

  Outsourcing Law and Subsidiary Liability: How to Outsource Services Safely

  Understand the rules of the Outsourcing Law, what subsidiary liability is, and how to structure third-party management to avoid labor liabilities.

• 8/10/26

  What is Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA) and how does it connect to the PT

  Discover what preliminary hazard analysis (PHA) is, how it differs from a Work Permit (WP), when it is mandatory, and how to prepare one step by step.

• 8/6/26

  NR-31: Everything About the Safety Standard in Agribusiness and Rural Work

  Want to understand everything about NR-31? Discover what it is, the PGRTR rules, the penalties for non-compliance, and how to manage risks in agribusiness.

• 8/5/26

  What is a Work Permit (PT)? Understand the rules and when to issue it

  Discover what a work permit (PT) is, the difference between it and the JSA (Job Safety Analysis), whose responsibility it is to issue it, and how to optimize the process in your industry.

• 7/29/26

  Digital Checklist: How to Implement an Easy Checklist in Your Operation

  Understand what a digital checklist is, its benefits, and how to create an easy-to-use checklist to transform your company's inspections and audits.

• 7/29/26

  What is the purpose of the access control system in industrial operations?

  Discover the purpose of enterprise access control systems. From turnstile integration to facial recognition, see how to secure your operation.

• 7/24/26

  Which documents to request in third-party management: a practical checklist

  A practical checklist of the essential documents to require in third-party management. Ensure labor, social security, and EHS compliance in your industry.

• 7/22/26

  From Excel to OHS Software: How to Digitize Occupational Safety

  See how to migrate from spreadsheets to occupational health and safety (OHS) software. Practical tips for implementation and change management.

• 7/22/26

  Confined Space: What It Is, Risks, and the Requirements of the Updated NR-33

  Understand what a confined space is, the main operational risks, and the requirements of the latest update to NR-33.

• 7/17/26

  Third-Party Management System: how to choose?

  Discover how to choose a third-party management system focused on legal compliance and the reduction of labor liabilities. Protect your operation

• 7/15/26

  The importance of equipment inspection

  Understand the importance of equipment inspection in the industry, how to create an efficient inspection checklist, and how to reduce failures, risks, and operational downtime.

• 7/9/26

  Outsourcing services: what to evaluate beforehand to reduce operational and labor risks

  Find out what to evaluate before outsourcing services in your company. Avoid labor liabilities, EHS issues, and operational risks with a governance checklist.

• 6/25/26

  Supplier Qualification Process: How Procurement, Legal, and Compliance approve with agility

  See how to structure your supplier onboarding workflow with clear stages, defined approval limits, and seamless integration between procurement and legal.

• 6/22/26

  Occupational Health and Safety in Businesses: How to Centralize Documents, Training, and Evidence

  Discover how to centralize occupational health and safety documents, training, and evidence to ensure compliance, reduce risks, and facilitate audits.

• 6/12/26

  How to Digitize the PPE Sheet: Step-by-Step, Compliance, and Cost Reduction

  Learn how a PPE delivery management system can assist your operation.

• 5/14/26

  PT Digital Integration with OHS Systems

  Understand how to integrate digital work permits with occupational safety systems. Improve control, eliminate paper, and prevent liabilities and accidents.

• 5/5/26

  What is Third-Party Management: Risks, Law, and How to Protect Your Company

  Understand what third-party management is, how it works in practice, and how to avoid labor liability with subsidiary and joint liability explained.

• 3/4/26

  Supplier Certification: criteria, risks, and how to structure it

  Understand how to carry out supplier approval, which criteria to analyze, the main risks, and how to structure an effective qualification process.

• 2/25/26

  Occupational Health and Safety: Pillars, Standards, and Business Impact

  Understand the concept of OHS, the difference between occupational health and safety, and how efficient management reduces costs and liabilities in the third-party supply chain.

• 2/23/26

  Occupational Safety Management: from GRO to Liability Prevention

  Understand the pillars of Occupational Safety Management, the transition from PPRA to PGR (NR-1), and how technology mitigates labor liabilities.

• 2/19/26

  Third-Party Management: How to Avoid Labor Liabilities?

  Understand the difference between joint and several liability and subsidiary liability, and see how GAP's platform centralizes documents and mitigates risks in third-party management.

• 1/15/26

  Hot Work: what it is, risks, and requirements of NR-34

  Understand what hot work is, the risks involved, the requirements of NR-34, and how to ensure safety with JHA and Work Permits.

• 12/17/25

  PGR: baseline document for Occupational Safety and NR-01

  Understand what the PGR (Risk Management Program) is, its main components (Inventory and Action Plan), how it works in practice, and its importance for occupational safety.

• 11/27/25

  Updated NR-6: what the Standard establishes about PPEs

  Understand the importance of NR-6, what it establishes regarding PPE, and see the main points of the updated standard

• 11/13/25

  How does effective risk management protect your company when outsourcing services?

  Discover how risk management and digital document control can protect your company from labor liabilities and ensure compliance when outsourcing services.

• 10/30/25

  What changes with the New NR-01?

  What changes with the New NR-01? Understand the transition to GRO/PGR, the mandatory inclusion of psychosocial factors in risk management, and the compliance deadline.

• 10/23/25

  Document Analysis with AI: The Revolution in Safety Management

  Discover how AI-driven management is transforming occupational safety. Explore the applications and benefits of automated document analysis and learn more!

• 10/21/25

  SIPAT: From Planning to the Best Ideas for Your Safety Event

  About SIPAT! Understand what the Internal Week for the Prevention of Occupational Accidents is, learn how to organize it, and see ideas for activities to engage your team.

• 10/14/25

  NR-35: How to adapt your company to Work at Height

  Ensuring compliance with NR-35 is essential for safety when working at heights. Discover in this post the steps to adapt your company, from risk analysis to training, and avoid fines and accidents.

• 10/6/25

  FAP 2026: How to optimize your Accident Prevention Factor and reduce costs

  Learn how to optimize your Accident Prevention Factor with proactive management and reduce costs. Find out how to consult and contest it.

• 9/19/25

  What is EPC in Occupational Safety?

  Understand once and for all what EPC (Collective Protective Equipment) is and its importance in occupational safety. See the main types and practical examples.

• 8/21/25

  Online Checklist: How to automate inspections and reduce operational risks

  Replace paper! Learn how to use an online checklist to optimize equipment and process inspection, reduce risks, and ensure compliance.

• 8/21/25

  Regulatory compliance in EHS: the essential role of technology

  Understand what regulatory compliance in EHS is, its importance for corporate governance, and how an automated management system ensures safety.

• 8/21/25

  Third-party management: 4 best practices for successful partnerships

  Good management of third parties, which includes suppliers and contractors, is a decisive factor in the success of any business. A solid partnership not only improves the quality of products and services, but also strengthens brand reputation and ensures compliance with regulations. In this article, we will share some of the best third-party management practices that can boost your relationships into truly productive partnerships.

• 8/21/25

  Automated Safety Inspections: the future has already begun!

  Learn what a safety inspection is, discover the main types (routine, periodic), and see how automation optimizes the process for accident prevention.

• 8/21/25

  What is CIPA? What is the importance of the commission in companies?

  Understand what CIPA is, its real importance for workplace safety, and how to set up yours. Optimize your management!

• 8/21/25

  Work permits: how to monitor efficiently?

  Understand what a Work Permit (PT) is, which NR standards require it, and how to monitor it efficiently. Optimize your management and avoid risks. Learn more!

• 8/21/25

  WP (Work Permit): how to reduce errors in management?

  Learn how to reduce errors in PT (Work Permit) management. Understand the lifecycle, from risk analysis to issuance, and how technology can help.

• 8/21/25

  How to create a successful employee training program

  Discover how to plan and manage employee training in your company. From NR compliance to team development, optimize your processes.

• 8/21/25

  Occupational Safety Training: how to create a culture of prevention

  Understand the importance of occupational safety training to build a strong culture and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Optimize your management!

• 8/20/25

  EHS Management | Why technology is the future?

  Discover how technology is revolutionizing EHS Management. Optimize the control of PPEs, work permits, and documents with integrated software. Boost safety!