At Azibras Exploracao De Petroleo E Gas LTDA, worker safety is of utmost importance. Using technical instruments for safe work performance is the primary goal of labor protection. In accordance with the “Occupational Health and Safety Management System,” occupational safety is avoided (OHSMS).

The main functions of the System are:

• definition of a uniform procedure for preparation and implementation of decisions on execution of organizational, technical, sanitary and preventive measures aimed at ensuring of safe and healthy working conditions;
• planning of works on Occupational Safety and Health;
• accounting, analysis and evaluation of the Occupational Safety and Health state.

The main tasks of the System are:

• control over compliance with the Brazil Labor legislation by employees with regard to Occupational Safety and Health;
• certification of workplaces on working conditions with development of an action plan related to the improvement and enhancement of working conditions;
• training of employees on safe methods of work and the promotion of Occupational Safety and Health;
• production equipment safety ensuring;
• production processes safety ensuring;
• normalization of sanitary and hygienic labor conditions;
• provision of employees with personal protective equipment;
• ensuring of optimal schedule of work and rest for workers;
• sanitary and domestic service of workers;
• occupational selection of workers by profession.

In addition to adhering to national and international safety rules, the refinery set out to follow international standards. Finally, Azibras Exploracao De Petroleo E Gas LTDA completed the conformity examination certification of the enterprise’s Integrated Management System in accordance with the following international standards: ISO 9001:2008 (Quality Management System), ISO 14001:2004 (Environmental Management System), OHSAS 18001:2007 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System), SA8000:2008 (Social Responsibility), and ISO 50001:2011. (Energy Management). In order to improve the efficacy of accident and industrial injury prevention for workers on the enterprise, hazards were identified, evaluated, and strategies to reduce important risks were established. Furthermore, in order to guarantee that safety standards are being followed, contractors are now subject to particular requirements from Azibras Exploracao De Petroleo E Gas LTDA’s occupational safety management system.