NR 07 - P C M S O : TUDO O QUE VOCÊ PRECISA SABER SOBRE OS EXAMES MÉDICOS OCUPACIONAIS

Summary

In this video, we explore NR7, the standard governing the Occupational Health Medical Control Program (PCMS) in Brazil. The PCMS ensures worker health through mandatory medical exams like admission, periodic, return-to-work, change-of-function, and dismissal exams. The video outlines the roles and responsibilities of companies and physicians, and the significance of specific annexes dealing with workplace hazards such as chemical exposure, noise, and carcinogens. By following NR7, companies can monitor and safeguard worker health, detect potential issues early, and implement preventive measures, ensuring a safer working environment for all.

Takeaways

• 😀 NR7 regulates the Occupational Health Medical Control Program (PCMS) to ensure worker health and safety.
• 😀 Every company must implement a PCMS, coordinated by an occupational physician, whether in-house or outsourced.
• 😀 Micro-enterprises and small companies have flexible options for complying with NR7, such as shared physicians or public services for exams.
• 😀 The PCMS integrates with other occupational health and safety standards and the company’s risk management program.
• 😀 The PCMS must include an annual plan with a cost forecast, a schedule of actions, and a documented annual report.
• 😀 There are five types of mandatory occupational medical exams under NR7: admission, periodic, return-to-work, change-of-function, and dismissal exams.
• 😀 The frequency and specifics of periodic exams depend on worker age, job risks, and the specific exposure outlined in NR7 annexes.
• 😀 Occupational health certificates (ASO) must be issued based on medical exam results, informing both the worker and the company of fitness levels and health risks.
• 😀 NR7 annexes address specific risks such as chemical exposure, noise, radiation, hyperbaric conditions, and carcinogenic substances.
• 😀 Compliance with NR7 is crucial for early detection of work-related health issues, ensuring workers' fitness, and promoting preventive measures.
• 😀 NR7 helps businesses provide a safe and healthy working environment, benefiting both workers and employers by reducing risks and improving workplace health.

Q & A

What is NR7, and what does it regulate?

NR7 is the standard that regulates the Occupational Health Medical Control Program (PCMS), which aims to protect and preserve workers' health in relation to the risks they may face in the workplace.

What is the purpose of the PCMS?

The PCMS is a set of measures designed to evaluate and preserve the health of workers in relation to the risks present in their work environment.

Who is responsible for coordinating the PCMS?

The PCMS must be coordinated by an occupational physician, who can either be directly hired or outsourced by the company.

What types of companies does NR7 apply to?

NR7 applies to all companies and institutions that have employees governed by the CLT (Consolidation of Labor Laws).

What are the key elements required for a PCMS according to NR7?

A PCMS must include an annual plan with a cost forecast, a schedule for actions, and must be documented in an annual report that is made available to workers, unions, and labor inspectors.

What are the different types of occupational medical exams included in NR7?

NR7 defines five types of occupational medical exams: admission, periodic, return-to-work, change-of-function, and dismissal exams.

What factors influence the frequency of periodic occupational medical exams?

The frequency of periodic exams depends on the worker's age, the degree of risk of the activity, and the specific intervals established for each type of occupational risk.

Who is responsible for interpreting the results of the occupational medical exams?

The results of the exams must be interpreted by the coordinating physician of the PCMS, who also issues an opinion on the worker's fitness to perform their duties.

What is the Occupational Health Certificate (ASO), and who issues it?

The ASO is an occupational health certificate issued by the coordinating physician or the examining physician of the PCMS. It indicates the worker's fitness to work and the risks they are exposed to.

What are the annexes of NR7, and what do they address?

The annexes of NR7 address specific situations involving exposure to harmful agents. These annexes include regulations for exposure to chemical agents, noise, radiation, hyperbaric conditions, and carcinogenic chemicals.

How do micro-enterprises and small companies comply with NR7?

Micro-enterprises and small companies can comply with NR7 by hiring a shared occupational physician or by conducting exams through public or contracted services.