Regulatory Standard 18 - Working conditions and the work environment in the construction industry Jurisdiction Brazil Year 1998 Published in Portuguese Original/other title [Portuguese] Norma Regulamentadora 18 - Condiçőes e meio ambiente do trabalho na indústria da construçăo Source Fundacentro, Rua Capote Valente 710, Săo Paulo, SP 05409-002, Brazil, 1998. 135p. Serial number NR 18 Online availability [Portuguese] http://www.mte.gov.br/legislacao/normas_regulamentadoras/nr_18geral.pdf Descriptors [Primary] Brazil, conditions of work, construction industry, construction sites, plant safety organization [Secondary] confined spaces, electricity, fatalities, fire protection, glossary, inspection, law, personal protective equipment, protection against falls from heights, roofs, scaffolds, warning notices, welfare facilities Subject category Industries and occupations Abstract This Regulatory Standard on safety, health and working conditions in the construction industry was originally issued by Regulation (Portaria) No.4 of 4 July 1995 (see CIS 96-1179), and modified by Regulations 7/1997 (3 Mar.), 12/97 (6 May) and 20/98 (17 Apr.). Contents: scope; mandatory preparation of a working conditions and work environment plan (PCMAT) in construction establishments employing more than 20 workers; welfare facilities; special provisions for work involving demolition, excavation, foundations and rock removal; carpentry work; steel, other metal and concrete structures; welding and cutting; ladders, ramps and passageways; falls from heights; transport and movement of materials and persons; scaffolding; wire ropes; coating and painting; roofing work; work on water; confined spaces; electric installations; machinery, equipment and tools; PPE; storage of materials; in-plant transport; fire safety; safety signs; training; order and cleanliness; tunnels and galleries; fatal accidents; statistical data; safety committees; glossary. CIS No. 01-618 Database ID 76661