Brazilian NRs (Normas Regulamentadoras) are the equivalent of OSHA regulations. Mandatory for any company operating in Brazil. Full occupational health & safety programs, risk assessments, and regulatory documentation. CREA-licensed engineer with ART-backed reports.
Brazil's 37 Normas Regulamentadoras (NRs) govern every aspect of occupational health and safety. Non-compliance exposes your company to fines, shutdowns, and criminal liability.
Brazil's Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego (MTE) employs over 2,000 labor inspectors (Auditores Fiscais do Trabalho) who conduct unannounced workplace inspections. Foreign companies are frequently targeted because they often lack awareness of Brazilian-specific NR requirements that differ significantly from OSHA, EU directives, or their home country's regulations.
We develop, implement, and maintain all required occupational health and safety programs for full NR compliance in Brazil.
Programa de Gerenciamento de Riscos — comprehensive workplace hazard identification, risk classification, exposure assessment, and control measures per NR-01 and NR-09. Replaces the former PPRA.
Programa de Controle Médico de Saúde Ocupacional — mandatory medical surveillance program per NR-07. Admission, periodic, return-to-work, job-change, and dismissal medical exams. ASO documentation.
Comissão Interna de Prevenção de Acidentes — establishment and training of the internal accident prevention committee per NR-05. Employee election process, member training (20-hour curriculum), meeting protocols.
Personal Protective Equipment program per NR-06. PPE selection based on risk assessment, CA (Certificate of Approval) verification, issuance records, worker training, and replacement tracking.
Electrical installation safety analysis, risk assessment for energized work, worker authorization program, lockout/tagout procedures, arc flash protection, and emergency response planning.
Confined space inventory, entry procedures, atmospheric monitoring protocols, rescue plans, worker training and authorization, and permit-to-work systems compliant with NR-33.
Work at heights (NR-35), machinery safety (NR-12), boilers and pressure vessels (NR-13), SESMT staffing (NR-04), fire brigade formation, ergonomic analysis (NR-17), hazardous materials handling, emergency action plans, and safety training programs for all applicable NRs.
| Brazilian NR | Purpose | International Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| NR-01 / PGR | Risk management program, hazard communication | OSHA Hazard Communication (29 CFR 1910.1200) |
| NR-07 / PCMSO | Occupational health medical surveillance | OSHA Medical Surveillance (29 CFR 1910.1020) |
| NR-09 / PGR | Workplace hazard assessment and exposure control | OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry) |
| NR-10 | Electrical safety in the workplace | NFPA 70E |
| NR-12 | Machinery and equipment safety | ISO 12100 · OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart O |
| NR-13 | Boilers and pressure vessels | ASME BPVC |
| NR-33 | Confined space entry and rescue | OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 |
| NR-35 | Work at heights (above 2 meters) | OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M |
NRs (Normas Regulamentadoras) are Brazil's occupational health and safety regulations, issued by the Ministry of Labor (Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego — MTE). They are the Brazilian equivalent of OSHA regulations in the United States. There are currently 37 NRs covering everything from general workplace safety provisions (NR-01) to specific hazards such as electrical work (NR-10), machinery operation (NR-12), confined spaces (NR-33), and work at heights (NR-35). Compliance is mandatory for every company operating in Brazil, regardless of nationality or industry.
Yes. Any company operating in Brazil — whether Brazilian-owned, a foreign subsidiary, or a multinational branch — must comply with all applicable NRs. The Ministry of Labor (MTE) does not distinguish between domestic and foreign companies. Non-compliance can result in fines starting at R$2,000 per infraction (escalating for repeat offenses), work stoppages, equipment seizure, and criminal liability for workplace accidents. Foreign companies are frequently targeted during MTE inspections because they may be unaware of Brazilian-specific requirements that differ from their home country's regulations.
Most workplaces in Brazil must comply with at minimum: NR-01 (General Provisions and GRO/PGR risk management program), NR-04 (SESMT — specialized safety and occupational health services), NR-05 (CIPA — internal accident prevention committee), NR-06 (PPE — personal protective equipment program), NR-07 (PCMSO — occupational health medical control program), and NR-09 (now integrated into PGR — workplace hazard assessment). Depending on activities, additional NRs may apply: NR-10 (electrical), NR-12 (machinery), NR-13 (boilers and pressure vessels), NR-33 (confined spaces), and NR-35 (work at heights).
Penalties are enforced by the Ministry of Labor (MTE) through labor inspectors. Consequences include: administrative fines ranging from R$2,000 to R$200,000+ per infraction, work embargoes (immediate shutdown of operations), equipment seizure, and criminal prosecution of company directors in case of workplace accidents. The Public Ministry of Labor (MPT) can file civil actions seeking millions in damages. Repeat violations result in escalating fines and increased scrutiny.
The process begins with a comprehensive compliance audit: we visit your facility, identify all applicable NRs, assess current compliance status, and deliver a gap analysis report. From there, we develop and implement required programs (PGR, PCMSO, CIPA, PPE program, etc.), prepare all documentation, and provide training coordination. For foreign companies, we handle everything in English while producing official documentation in Portuguese as required. Typical timeline: 30–90 days from audit to full compliance.
Yes. We deliver bilingual documentation — all official programs, reports, and ART documents in Portuguese (as required by Brazilian authorities) plus complete English translations for your corporate records. All communication, meetings, and training coordination is conducted in English. This is especially valuable for multinational companies integrating Brazilian compliance into their global EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) management systems.