GRI 403-5 Worker training on occupational health and safety
We believe that both hard and soft skills are essential to the success of our employees. That’s why we continue to scale up initiatives in professional training, organizational culture, and health and safety practices—aligned at all times with our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We provide health and safety training to ensure a safe work environment and compliance with regulatory standards. These training programs, developed in plain language, aim to prevent occupational risks, promote employee well-being, and minimize accidents, covering topics from machine safety to preventive measures in risk situations.
All training materials are reviewed periodically to reflect legislative updates. In addition, we assess training effectiveness through internal audits and safety indicators. To ensure the continuous improvement of our health, well-being, and safety training efforts, we also conduct satisfaction surveys and performance evaluations.
This supports ongoing employee training, reduced operational risks, and a strong safety culture in the workplace.
General health and safety training
Training covers both theoretical and practical content, such as emergency drills and instructions on proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This includes training on:
- Accident Prevention (NR 01 – Employee Induction, NR 05 – CIPA)
- First Aid and Emergency Response (NR 07 – First Aid, Fire Response Team)
- Machine and Equipment Safety (NR 12 – Machinery Protection, NR 31.12 – Machine Operation Safety)
- Safe Handling of Chemicals (NR 20 – Occupational Safety and Health with Flammables and Fuels)
- Working at Heights and in Confined Spaces (NR 35 – Work at Heights, NR 33 – Confined Space Work)
- Vehicle Operation and Cargo Transport (Defensive Driving, Cargo and Emergency Vehicle Drivers).
Job-specific training by area
Mills
Training programs on industrial operations and safety at production facilities, including:
- NR 10 – Safety in Electrical Installations and Maintenance (Low and High Voltage – SEP)
- NR 11 – Safe Operation of Forklifts
- NR 13 – Boiler and Process Unit Safety
- NR 18 – Safety in Welding and Aerial Platform Operations
- NR 20 – Handling of Flammables and Fuels
- Lockout-Tagout
- Among other training topics.
Forestry
Training focused on field safety, including:
- NR 31 – Safe Operation of Agricultural and Forestry Machinery
- NR 31.7 – Prevention of Accidents Involving Pesticides
- Safe Operation of Forestry Equipment (Chainsaws, Forwarders, Harvesters, Chippers, etc.)
- Forest Fire Prevention and Control
- Among other training topics.
Fire prevention and response
We run an annual training program for the fire teams responsible for responding to fires in our forestry and mill operations, in compliance with the regulations of the São Paulo and Bahia fire departments. These training sessions cover:
- Implementation of strategic actions
- Use of equipment
- Defensive driving techniques for firefighting vehicles
- Use of helicopters for support in fire response
- Best practices in local community engagement
Methodology and application:
- Regulatory training (NRs) is tailored to employees’ roles and tasks, in compliance with legal requirements.
- Internal safety programs, such as RADAR and Sempre Alerta, address best practices and safe behavior.
- Hands-on training and drills ensure readiness for emergency situations.
- New employee onboarding includes general instructions on occupational health and safety.