NR 22 – Segurança e Saúde Ocupacional na Mineração
NR 22 – Segurança e Saúde Ocupacional na Mineração
O documento NR 22 é uma norma regulamentadora que estabelece as diretrizes para a segurança e saúde ocupacional nas minas, both subterranean and open-pit. The document provides guidelines for the organization and management of workplaces in the mining industry, with the aim of ensuring compatibility between the planning and development of mining activities and the permanent search for safety and health of workers.
Field of Application
- Subterranean mining;
- Open-pit mining;
- Garimpos;
- Mineral beneficiation;
- Mineral research
Responsibilities of the Company and the Permissionary of Lavra Garimpeira
The company is responsible for:
- Planning and organizing the workplace;
- Ensuring the safety and health of workers;
- Providing training and qualification to workers;
- Implementing the provisions of this normative instrument.
Duties of Workers
Workers are responsible for:
- Following the rules and procedures established by the company;
- Using personal protective equipment (PPE) and other safety devices provided by the company;
- Reporting hazards and accidents to the company;
- Participating in training and qualification programs.
Rights of Workers
Workers have the right to:
- A safe and healthy work environment;
- Fair compensation and benefits;
- Training and qualification opportunities;
- Participation in decision-making processes that affect their work.
Organization of Workplaces
The company shall organize the workplace to ensure the safety and health of workers. This includes:
- Providing adequate lighting, ventilation, and temperature control;
- Ensuring that machinery and equipment are in good condition and properly maintained;
- Implementing a system of work schedules and breaks to prevent fatigue;
- Providing adequate storage space for materials and tools.
Transportation and Circulation
The company shall ensure that transportation and circulation within the mine are safe and efficient. This includes:
- Providing adequate signage and lighting;
- Ensuring that roads and pathways are in good condition and properly maintained;
- Implementing a system of traffic control and management.
Supervision and Monitoring
The company shall supervise and monitor the workplace to ensure compliance with this normative instrument. This includes:
- Regular inspections of the workplace;
- Monitoring of worker performance and compliance with safety procedures;
- Implementing a system of reporting and recording accidents and near misses.
Training and Qualification
The company shall provide training and qualification opportunities to workers. This includes:
- Providing training on safety procedures and emergency response;
- Implementing a system of on-the-job training and mentoring;
- Providing access to education and training programs.
Communication
The company shall establish a communication system that ensures the safety and health of workers. This includes:
- Providing adequate communication equipment;
- Implementing a system of regular meetings and updates;
- Encouraging open communication between workers and management.
Emergency Response Plan
The company shall establish an emergency response plan that includes procedures for:
- Evacuation;
- Fire fighting;
- First aid;
- Communication with authorities and emergency services.
Revision and Updates
This normative instrument shall be reviewed and updated regularly to ensure its continued relevance and effectiveness. The company shall participate in the revision and updating process.
Download the full document here. Documento: nr-22-atualizada-2022
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NR 22 – Segurança e Saúde Ocupacional na Mineração O documento NR 22 é uma norma regulamentadora que estabelece as diretrizes para a segurança e saúde ocupacional nas minas, both subterranean and open-pit. The document provides guidelines for the organization and management of workplaces in the mining industry, with the aim of ensuring compatibility between…