A Proposal of a Program for Qualification of Firms in Quality and Occupational Health and Safety in a Metal-Mechanic Cluster in Brazil

摘要

This article presents and discusses a project developed by a team of researchers from University of Sao Paulo in partnership with the local association of entrepreneurs (CEISE) of a metal mechanic cluster located in the State of Sao Paulo, Brazil. The main objective of the project is to develop and evaluate a qualification program in quality and occupational health and safety. After a brief theoretical review, the proposed qualification program is presented as well as the project activities, including a pilot application. The paper ends with some considerations about the proposed qualification program.