ESTUDO DE CASO SOBRE A IMPLEMENTAÇÃO DA NR-12 EM MÁQUINAS E EQUIPAMENTOS

Abstract

The prioritization of safety and quality in industrial processes, especially in the interaction between human operators and automated systems, has become an essential pillar of Industry 4.0. In this context, compliance with Regulatory Standard No. 12 (NR-12) transcends a mere legal obligation, evolving into a business strategy focused on risk mitigation and the creation of safer and more efficient work environments. Organizations, aware of the human, legal, and financial implications of workplace accidents, have increasingly invested in technological modernization as a means of prevention and operational strengthening. At the same time, the growth of the industrial safety segment within the portfolios of major manufacturers of components and automation systems reflects not only a response to market demand but also an opportunity for value and profit generation. In this scenario, the automation of safety systems—through the use of dedicated programmable logic controllers (PLCs), solid-state sensors, and secure communication networks—has gradually replaced traditional electromechanical solutions, offering greater reliability, advanced diagnostic capabilities, and integration flexibility. Thus, the synergy between regulatory compliance and safe automation has established itself as the foundation for industrial processes that combine productivity with the preservation of workers’ integrity, transforming safety and quality into strategic investments essential to the competitiveness and sustainability of modern industry.