Impacts of the New NR-1 on the Reduction of Financial Costs of Micro Enterprises: A Study of Multiple Cases in the Sectors of Restaurant, Bakery and Textile Industry

The costs with the safety and health of employees are essential to guarantee the integrity of the workforce and maintain the productivity of the organization, nevertheless, the procedures and bureaucracy encountered by small entrepreneurs are a challenging factor for the class supporting a Management disproportionate risk for the size of the activities. That said, the NR-1 is a standard responsible for noting general actions which employers must comply with related to the Safety and Health of their employees in the most diverse work environments. In 2019, the Standard underwent changes through Ordinance No. 915 directly reflecting MEI’s, micro and small businesses covering matters such as PPRA and PCMSO. This article seeks, through a case study, to analyze the economic impact obtained by altering the NR-1 in three companies from different sectors located in the city of Manaus. Through analysis, it was possible to prove the economic effectiveness of the standard in the companies studied, providing speed and ease in the legal processes, in addition to facilitating the managerial routine.