SUSTAINABILITY

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

The integration of the Occupational Health and Safety, Port Security and Environment areas aims to guide the company to operate safely, with respect for the environment and commitment to health.

Qualified and Experienced Teams

Profile of health and safety professionals:

Health and Safety Engineer
6 Safety Technicians
2 Nursing Technicians
1 Occupational Health Physician

Emergency Response Team:

Firefighters
Rescue workers
Hazardous Chemical Emergency Response Team
24-hour monitoring

Occupational Health and Safety Management System

In 2018, Portonave achieved OHSAS 18.001:2007 certification for its Occupational Health and Safety Management System. In the following year, it took a step forward and transitioned to ISO 45001:2018, seeking an Integrated Management System that aligns with sustainable development and improved interaction with the business environment and stakeholders.

Risk assessment and control

Portonave's Occupational Health and Safety management system is based on the identification and evaluation of workplace hazards, which allows the company to define the necessary measures to control risks at ALARP (as low as reasonably practicable) levels, in addition to enabling the prioritization of actions.

Intervention Mandate

Committed to ensuring an injury-free work environment, Portonave believes that encouraging the culture of intervention is essential to achieve the goal of zero accidents at work and, therefore, clarifies that:

Occupational health and safety are everyone's rights and responsibilities.
Everyone has the right to refuse risky situations and question leadership.
When in doubt: stop and intervene. Don't let small deviations put your safety at risk.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

By prioritizing the health and well-being of professionals and service providers, Portonave condemns the misuse of alcohol and drugs.

Controlled Medications
The use of medications that may affect performance must be communicated to the immediate superior or the outpatient clinic before the start of activities.
Preventive Testing
The company may carry out preventive tests for alcohol and drug detection whenever necessary, prioritizing the integrity of the work environment.
Accident Analysis
In the event of an accident, tests may be applied to assess the influence of substances and ensure a safer environment.
Supporting Treatment
Alcohol and drug abuse is treated as a health issue. The company guides professionals to seek help and appropriate treatment in such cases.
Medical Confidentiality
Medical information is treated with complete confidentiality, accessible only to company-designated occupational physicians.
Consequences for Violation
Failure to comply with this policy will result in the professional's immediate removal from the workplace and may lead to disciplinary action.

Permit-to-Work System

The work permit communicates the teams responsible for the task at hand and regarding Occupational Safety, ensuring the complete understanding of activities, risk assessment, and the definition of controls.

Portonave adopts this system for high-risk activities, such as work at height, confined spaces, those involving electricity and heat sources, always with preliminary risk analysis.

Occupational Hygiene and Health

Occupational hygiene identifies and evaluates physical, chemical, and biological risks in the work environment. Programs such as PPRA and PCMSO help to control risks, ensuring the health of professionals.

Portonave also maintains the Respiratory Protection (PPR) and Hearing Conservation (PCA) programs, reinforcing its commitment to the safety and well-being of workers.

Subcontractor Management

The company maintains a strict system for the registration, approval and control of the purchase of products and services and requires full compliance among all contractors with the policy of its management system.

The service providers must annually meet the safety integration of the terminal, available at the link below.

Emergency Control Plan (ECP

ECP standardizes emergency responses, increasing efficiency, safety, thus reducing the risk of human, material, and environmental losses.

Portonave and Iceport maintain ECPs for scenarios such as rescue at height, injuries, fires, chemical leaks, falling into water, adverse conditions, and environmental accidents, with training simulations conducted monthly.

Integration with Mutual Assistance Plans (MAPs) and Area Plan (AP)

In addition to the ECP, Portonave is a member of the Mutual Assistance Plans (MAPs) and the Area Plan (PA) of the Itajaí-Açu River Port complex. These are integrated procedures adopted by the port and retroport terminals of the Itajaí complex for cases in which internal resources are insufficient for emergency control.

Leadership Roles and Responsibilities

This procedure aims to define the concepts for the roles and responsibilities of strategic leaders, operational leaders and OSH professionals to ensure greater understanding, commitment, and responsibility of OSH policies and standards.