Impactos das atualizações das normas regulamentadoras na gestão da segurança e saúde do trabalho na construção civil : nível de conhecimento e as adequações das construtoras de Aracaju/SE

Abstract

The construction industry plays a key role in Brazil's socioeconomic development; however, it presents a high incidence of occupational accidents. This study aimed to analyze the impacts of recent updates to the Regulatory Standards (NRs) on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management in the construction industry in Aracaju, SE. The research was conducted in two stages: the first consisted of a literature review on legislation, public policies, and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) practices, while the second involved the application of a questionnaire to professionals in the field, such as safety engineers, safety technicians, and OHS managers. The results showed that, despite the progress achieved with the regulatory updates, there are still gaps in the dissemination of information and the effective implementation of standards in companies. It was also identified that some organizations conduct regular training, while others present shortcomings in training and preventive management. Despite partial progress, challenges related to informality, lack of inspections, and difficulties faced by small companies to comply with the new requirements persist. It is concluded that the regulatory updates represent progress for the prevention culture but require greater investment in training and compliance strategies to ensure safer and healthier working conditions.