GRI 403-7 Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationships
Our employees and contractors have access to outpatient services, including checkups by nurses and physicians. When necessary, workers are referred for additional exams and specialized medical care. Bracell also has an Emergency Response Plan for incidents at its plants, which operate 24 hours a day and are organized into three shifts. Forestry operations have a Strategic Occupational Safety Plan.
Our Process Safety, Emergency, and Business Risk Management team also assesses risks and hazards associated with production processes and business continuity.
Each mill has a dedicated 24-hour emergency team, including an emergency response team on call during all shifts, along with fire wardens at our São Paulo mill with appropriate emergency response equipment, such as water and chemical fire engines, ambulances, portable cannons, and automated external defibrillators. In Bahia, the emergency team is a member of the Camaçari Industrial Park’s Mutual Emergency Response Plan (PAM), and may be called on to respond in an emergency.
Occupational health and safety management practices |
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Safe behavior | The safe behaviors outlined in our Code of Conduct are reinforced through clear guidelines for employees. |
Occupational health & safety programs | Comportamento Seguro (“Safe Behavior”) and Sempre Alerta (“Always Alert”)—two programs covering all employees, including contractors. |
Inspections | Safety inspections to identify unsafe working conditions and behavior, inform continuous improvement, and strengthen our safety culture. |
Contractor audits | Six-monthly audits on compliance with applicable legal requirements (read more in Responsible Production, GRI 408-1). |
Integrated Management System | Procedures, instructions, and incident investigation forms are Incorporated in Bracell’s Integrated Management System (IMS). |