A importância da adesão às normas regulamentadoras NR 10 e NR 12: mapeamento dos acidentes de trabalho nos setores elétrico e eletroeletrônico no Brasil

Abstract

The impacts of workplace accidents reverberate across various nations, with Brazil ranking fourth globally in terms of workplace accidents. From 2012 to 2022, the country recorded 6.7 million occupational accidents, resulting in significant consequences not only for the social security system but also for the productivity of affected companies, as well as the lives of workers and their families. Although the electrical and electronic sectors are part of Brazil’s extensive range of economic activities, they are not exempt from these challenges, as workers in these areas face a 4.9 times higher likelihood of being involved in workplace accidents compared to other sectors. Furthermore, this risk increases even more for outsourced workers in these sectors, reaching a significant proportion of 8.3 times. Given the expected growth of these sectors in the coming years, the present study aimed to conduct a comprehensive mapping of workplace accidents in the electrical and electronic sectors. The central objective was to identify the most impacted economic areas, analyze the patterns of injuries, and identify the main agents responsible for such occurrences. Additionally, the study sought to investigate the role of regulatory standards NR 10 and NR 12 in these environments, aiming to understand how these guidelines have contributed or can contribute to the prevention and management of these incidents. Using a descriptive methodology based on bibliographic research and the Smartlab platform, it was observed that the area of “Manufacture of machinery and equipment for agriculture and livestock, except for irrigation” had the highest number of workplace accident notifications with CAT and social security leave, while “Works for the generation and distribution of electric power and telecommunications” had the highest number of records for injuries, causative agents, and deaths. The most common type of injury recorded was “Cut, Laceration, Contused Wound, Puncture,” while the most frequent agent was “Machinery and Equipment”. This study highlights the importance of rigorous application of occupational safety and health standards, as well as the fundamental role of professionals responsible for implementing these measures to ensure a safe work environment.