In order to take care of the safety and well-being of workers, the Ministry of Labor created, in 1978, the Regulatory Standards. Each of them determines rules and safety measures that companies must comply with to guarantee the quality of life of their employees.
Among the existing NRs, there is NR 20, which is titled “Safety and Health at Work with Flammables and Combustibles”. Therefore, this is what we are going to talk about today. Continue reading and check out what this standard establishes, what the penalties are for those who do not comply and how Tecnotri can help your business adapt to its guidelines.
What is NR 20?
This standard concerns the health and safety management of activities related to flammable and combustible liquids in the extraction, production, storage, transfer, handling and manipulation processes.
In addition, the objective of NR 20 is to determine specific procedures to ensure that all these occupations are carried out in a productive manner, avoiding risks to both people and goods.
What should industries in the segment do to adapt to NR 20?
Companies need to follow the measures established by NR 20. Check out some of them:
- Risk and accident analysis;
- Inspection and maintenance plans;
- Emergency response planning;
- Leak prevention and control plans, spills, explosions and fires;
- Evaluation of operational procedures;
- Employee training certificate.
In case of non-compliance with these and other requirements of NR 20, industries may suffer sanctions and fines ranging between R$8,000 and R$72,000.
How can Tecnotri help your company comply with NR 20?
One of the pieces of equipment that can ensure compliance with the NR 20 rules is the containment pallet. Therefore, the product is recommended to contain spills of chemical and flammable liquids in industries in different segments.
It prevents contamination and work accidents, ensuring the safety of employees and the environment. In addition, it complies with NR 20 and also follows the guidelines of OSHA 40, CFR 264 and ISO 14001.
Tecnotri’s containment pallet is made from rotomolded plastic, offering even more benefits:
- It’s sustainable;
- Long lasting;
- It is light, meaning it is easy to move and transport using pallet jacks, forklifts or hydraulic carts;
- No maintenance required;
- Immune to chemical agents;
- Resistant to temperature variations;
- Possibility of customization to meet your business needs.
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