Application of NR-10 regulatory as a method of accident prevention in electricity in two companies from Manaus industrial district in Brazil

Abstract

This paper aims to analyze through field research the effects of brazilian regulations , where the main focus is on accidents related to work with electricity (NR-10), although NR-10 is a mandatory regulation in Brazil, not all companies are using them as internal control rules, especially those in which external oversight is not as effective, thus comparing one large-sized company with a medium-sized company, the data collected were able to express the main concern of these companies regarding the safety of their employees and the imminence of fines and legal proceedings.