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NR-33 Occupational Safety and Health in Confined Spaces

Train authorised entrants and attendants to recognise, assess and control the hazards and risks inherent in confined space operations, giving them the essential theoretical and practical knowledge to meet the requirements of NR-33.
16h

About the Training

Train authorised entrants and attendants to recognise, assess and control the hazards and risks inherent in confined space operations, giving them the essential theoretical and practical knowledge to meet the requirements of NR-33, ABNT NBR 16577, NBR 14606 and other related standards, so as to ensure safe entry, prevent accidents and protect the team from harm.
Duration
16 hours
Language
Portuguese and English
Modality
In person

What you will learn:

  • Institutional Opening, Legal Basis and Fundamental Concepts — Main legal basis (Ordinance 3,214/78, NR-33), supporting national/international standards (NBR 14606, OSHA 1910.146) and fundamental confined space concepts per NR-33 and ABNT NBR 16577
  • Responsibilities and Emergency/Rescue — Roles of the Entry Supervisor, Authorized Workers and Attendant, Rescue Team duties and requirements of the Entry and Work Permit System (PET)
  • OSH Management, Training and Risk Assessment — Requirements for PET issuance and validity, training periodicity (annual refresher and supervisor training), medical examinations per NRs 07 and 31, and Preliminary Risk Analysis (PRA) preparation
  • Atmospheric Hazards, Control Measures and Ventilation — Oxygen reference levels, classification of asphyxiant/flammable/toxic gases, lockout/tagout (LOTO) control measures and ventilation systems in confined spaces

Who it's for:

Workers designated as attendants and authorized workers, contracted or subcontracted in the naval, offshore, shipyard, port and metallurgical industries, who perform activities in confined spaces, in accordance with the requirements of Regulatory Standard No. 33 (NR-33) and ABNT NBR 16577

Our instructors

All our training courses are conducted by instructors with extensive offshore experience. They are professionals who have worked directly across various segments of the industry, holding national and international certifications. This hands-on background combined with theoretical knowledge ensures teaching connected to the reality of maritime operations, with real-world examples and a focus on safety.

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