{"id":7377,"date":"2025-07-29T15:25:52","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T14:25:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/conteudos.xl.pt\/altri-news\/?p=7377"},"modified":"2025-07-29T15:26:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T14:26:32","slug":"","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/conteudos.xl.pt\/altri-news\/en\/queremos-consolidar-a-seguranca-como-um-compromisso-coletivo\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Goal is to embed security as a collective responsibility","raw":"Our Goal is to embed security as a collective responsibility"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

E-REDES is transitioning towards a more interdependent safety culture, where everyone looks out for themselves and for one another. We spoke with Fernanda Bonif\u00e1cio, Director of Safety, Security & Business Continuity at E-REDES \u2013 Electricity Distribution, who shared the company\u2019s proximity-driven initiatives aimed at breaking down communication barriers, improving the speed of learning from mistakes, rewarding best practices, addressing unacceptable behaviours, and strengthening field presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safety has long been a strategic priority for E-REDES. How would you describe the evolution of the company\u2019s safety culture over the years?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the years, E-REDES safety culture has evolved from a more reactive approach to a preventive and integrated strategy. That said, we have not yet reached an optimal level. Our culture remains largely dependent, with safety still often perceived as a set of formal rules rather than a genuine commitment embraced by those involved. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cZero Serious and Fatal Accidents\u201d target is ambitious. What are the main challenges to achieving this goal?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Achieving this target requires the consolidation of safe behaviours, effective risk management, and the ongoing commitment of everyone involved. The challenges include maintaining constant awareness, enforcing strict oversight, and strengthening leadership engagement to ensure a safe, accident-free work environment. I would say there are many challenges to overcome, but also several opportunities to be seized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reaching all levels of the organisation through effective communication, increasing investment in distribution networks to support the energy transition in an increasingly electrified society, the shortage of skilled labour, and the presence of multiple players with varying levels of maturity, all these represent significant constraints. However, we now have the opportunity to leverage new technologies, both in operations and in accident prevention, to access best-practice knowledge and to enhance process efficiency. These are some of the opportunities we must pursue, changing the way we work and approach safety. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Safety goes beyond compliance with rules and regulations. How do you foster a genuine commitment to safety among employees and partners? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More than simply complying with regulations, we strive to foster a safety mindset through awareness campaigns, training, and the recognition of best practices. Our goal is to create an environment where both employees and partners feel responsible not only for themselves but also for their teams, reinforcing a shared commitment to safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To this end, we monitor a set of both preventive and reactive safety indicators, have implemented forums for sharing best practices, and promote joint initiatives where safety is the central theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples include the Safety Olympics, a friendly competition among our own electricians and those of our partners; Safe Starts, informal discussions held on-site before the workday begins; and the \u201cSafety Matters to Everyone\u201d programme, aimed at equipping leadership teams with effective communication tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For 2025, we decided to go further by pooling efforts and challenging our main partners to develop, together with us, a cross-cutting action plan to address the root causes of accidents and near misses. <\/p>\n\n\n

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We strive to create an environment where employees and partners feel responsible not only for themselves, but also for their teammates, reinforcing a collective commitment to safety.<\/h3><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
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Incident investigation and learning from mistakes are essential. What has changed in E-REDES\u2019 approach in recent years to ensure that lessons learned are effectively applied?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At E-REDES, we believe it is essential to invest in thorough incident investigation. In 2023, we delivered targeted training to operational leaders and Safety team members on investigation methodologies, with a focus on identifying root causes and mitigation measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2024, we introduced an organisational change by centralising the analysis of accidents and near misses to ensure consistency in both treatment and the quality of reports. That same year, EDP also established a \u201cPanel of Experts\u201d, made up of specialists from different business areas, to bring new perspectives to incident analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In recent years, we have also invested in the digitalisation of incident reporting, allowing for greater agility in communication and more effective follow-up of initiatives. Communication and training initiatives aimed at our employees and partners have played a key role in sharing incidents and lessons learned, as well as in identifying additional actions. This process has been critical to the continuous improvement of procedures and the development of skills, ultimately helping to prevent failures and strengthen the safety culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E-REDES has developed a number of structured initiatives, such as the \u201cSafety Matters to Everyone\u201d programme, \u201cSafe Start\u201d, and the \u201cSafety Excellence Recognition Programme\u201d. What impact have these initiatives had?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cSafety Matters to Everyone\u201d and \u201cSafe Start\u201d programmes help foster greater commitment to safety, while the \u201cSafety Excellence Recognition Programme\u201d encourages the adoption of best practices. In 2024, we reached around 12,000 workers through hese initiatives. We believe they help bring employees and leadership closer together, enhance communication effectiveness, and ultimately lead to greater awareness, reduced risk, and a safer working environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There has been a strong focus on leadership development. How do training programmes such as \u201cSafety Leadership\u201d and the workshops contribute to greater managerial engagement in safety? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cSafety Leadership\u201d programme and workshops equip managers to lead by example and reinforce the importance of safety in day-to-day operations. This creates strategic alignment, ensuring that safety is treated as a priority at all levels of the organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The relationship with External Service Providers (ESPs) is essential. How do you ensure that safety standards are clearly understood and applied by these entities?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We ensure that External Service Providers (ESPs) understand and apply our safety standards through contractual requirements, regular inspections, the setting of shared objectives, periodic meetings, and targeted training sessions. Ongoing dialogue and close cooperation are essential to ensure that these standards are met and continuously improved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digitalisation and innovation have been applied across various areas. How can these tools help improve safety processes?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technology has become a key ally in risk prevention. Smart sensors, data analysis and virtual simulators help monitor safety conditions in real time and anticipate potential failures, making processes more efficient and secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an example, E-REDES carries out around 13,000 inspections per year, complemented by over 2,000 proactive safety observations. Together, these actions generate a valuable volume of data that is essential for preventive measures. Without digitalising the process and using automated data analysis, it would be extremely challenging to ensure a fast and effective response.<\/p>\n\n\n

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There is still much to be done in terms of Safety Culture. The strategy involves focusing teams on transformation projects and ensuring that the organisation evolves alongside these changes.<\/h3><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Are there any new initiatives or strategies you plan to implement in the coming years? And what is the main goal? There is still much to be done in terms of strengthening our Safety Culture. Our strategy is to focus teams on transformation projects and ensure that the organisation evolves alongside these changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For 2025 and the years ahead, our efforts will be strongly oriented towards developing actions to reduce serious and fatal accidents. This includes building Skills and Transformation Capacity through People and Technology; Increasing Impact through Continuous Improvement and Optimised Processes; and Reinforcing Leadership Commitment to Safety, Protection and Business Continuity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We plan to expand the digitalisation of safety, strengthen our preventive culture and further improve leadership and workforce training. The main goal is to reduce incidents and embed safety as a core pillar of the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having had the opportunity to share experiences with the Altri Group and to take part in its Safety Convention, how do you view this corporate commitment to placing worker safety above all else? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking part in the Altri Group\u2019s Safety Convention was a valuable opportunity to share best practices and reinforce the importance of safety in the sector. The Group\u2019s commitment to prioritising worker safety highlights the importance of collective and collaborative action in accident prevention.<\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":"\n

E-REDES is transitioning towards a more interdependent safety culture, where everyone looks out for themselves and for one another. We spoke with Fernanda Bonif\u00e1cio, Director of Safety, Security & Business Continuity at E-REDES \u2013 Electricity Distribution, who shared the company\u2019s proximity-driven initiatives aimed at breaking down communication barriers, improving the speed of learning from mistakes, rewarding best practices, addressing unacceptable behaviours, and strengthening field presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safety has long been a strategic priority for E-REDES. How would you describe the evolution of the company\u2019s safety culture over the years?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the years, E-REDES safety culture has evolved from a more reactive approach to a preventive and integrated strategy. That said, we have not yet reached an optimal level. Our culture remains largely dependent, with safety still often perceived as a set of formal rules rather than a genuine commitment embraced by those involved. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cZero Serious and Fatal Accidents\u201d target is ambitious. What are the main challenges to achieving this goal?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Achieving this target requires the consolidation of safe behaviours, effective risk management, and the ongoing commitment of everyone involved. The challenges include maintaining constant awareness, enforcing strict oversight, and strengthening leadership engagement to ensure a safe, accident-free work environment. I would say there are many challenges to overcome, but also several opportunities to be seized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reaching all levels of the organisation through effective communication, increasing investment in distribution networks to support the energy transition in an increasingly electrified society, the shortage of skilled labour, and the presence of multiple players with varying levels of maturity, all these represent significant constraints. However, we now have the opportunity to leverage new technologies, both in operations and in accident prevention, to access best-practice knowledge and to enhance process efficiency. These are some of the opportunities we must pursue, changing the way we work and approach safety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n[image format=\"img-article\" id=\"7386\"]\n\n\n\n

Safety goes beyond compliance with rules and regulations. How do you foster a genuine commitment to safety among employees and partners? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More than simply complying with regulations, we strive to foster a safety mindset through awareness campaigns, training, and the recognition of best practices. Our goal is to create an environment where both employees and partners feel responsible not only for themselves but also for their teams, reinforcing a shared commitment to safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To this end, we monitor a set of both preventive and reactive safety indicators, have implemented forums for sharing best practices, and promote joint initiatives where safety is the central theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples include the Safety Olympics, a friendly competition among our own electricians and those of our partners; Safe Starts, informal discussions held on-site before the workday begins; and the \u201cSafety Matters to Everyone\u201d programme, aimed at equipping leadership teams with effective communication tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For 2025, we decided to go further by pooling efforts and challenging our main partners to develop, together with us, a cross-cutting action plan to address the root causes of accidents and near misses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n[blockquote text=\"We strive to create an environment where employees and partners feel responsible not only for themselves, but also for their teammates, reinforcing a collective commitment to safety.\"]\n\n\n\n

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Incident investigation and learning from mistakes are essential. What has changed in E-REDES\u2019 approach in recent years to ensure that lessons learned are effectively applied?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At E-REDES, we believe it is essential to invest in thorough incident investigation. In 2023, we delivered targeted training to operational leaders and Safety team members on investigation methodologies, with a focus on identifying root causes and mitigation measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2024, we introduced an organisational change by centralising the analysis of accidents and near misses to ensure consistency in both treatment and the quality of reports. That same year, EDP also established a \u201cPanel of Experts\u201d, made up of specialists from different business areas, to bring new perspectives to incident analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In recent years, we have also invested in the digitalisation of incident reporting, allowing for greater agility in communication and more effective follow-up of initiatives. Communication and training initiatives aimed at our employees and partners have played a key role in sharing incidents and lessons learned, as well as in identifying additional actions. This process has been critical to the continuous improvement of procedures and the development of skills, ultimately helping to prevent failures and strengthen the safety culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E-REDES has developed a number of structured initiatives, such as the \u201cSafety Matters to Everyone\u201d programme, \u201cSafe Start\u201d, and the \u201cSafety Excellence Recognition Programme\u201d. What impact have these initiatives had?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cSafety Matters to Everyone\u201d and \u201cSafe Start\u201d programmes help foster greater commitment to safety, while the \u201cSafety Excellence Recognition Programme\u201d encourages the adoption of best practices. In 2024, we reached around 12,000 workers through hese initiatives. We believe they help bring employees and leadership closer together, enhance communication effectiveness, and ultimately lead to greater awareness, reduced risk, and a safer working environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There has been a strong focus on leadership development. How do training programmes such as \u201cSafety Leadership\u201d and the workshops contribute to greater managerial engagement in safety? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cSafety Leadership\u201d programme and workshops equip managers to lead by example and reinforce the importance of safety in day-to-day operations. This creates strategic alignment, ensuring that safety is treated as a priority at all levels of the organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The relationship with External Service Providers (ESPs) is essential. How do you ensure that safety standards are clearly understood and applied by these entities?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We ensure that External Service Providers (ESPs) understand and apply our safety standards through contractual requirements, regular inspections, the setting of shared objectives, periodic meetings, and targeted training sessions. Ongoing dialogue and close cooperation are essential to ensure that these standards are met and continuously improved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digitalisation and innovation have been applied across various areas. How can these tools help improve safety processes?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technology has become a key ally in risk prevention. Smart sensors, data analysis and virtual simulators help monitor safety conditions in real time and anticipate potential failures, making processes more efficient and secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an example, E-REDES carries out around 13,000 inspections per year, complemented by over 2,000 proactive safety observations. Together, these actions generate a valuable volume of data that is essential for preventive measures. Without digitalising the process and using automated data analysis, it would be extremely challenging to ensure a fast and effective response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n[blockquote text=\"There is still much to be done in terms of Safety Culture. The strategy involves focusing teams on transformation projects and ensuring that the organisation evolves alongside these changes.\"]\n\n\n\n

Are there any new initiatives or strategies you plan to implement in the coming years? And what is the main goal? There is still much to be done in terms of strengthening our Safety Culture. Our strategy is to focus teams on transformation projects and ensure that the organisation evolves alongside these changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For 2025 and the years ahead, our efforts will be strongly oriented towards developing actions to reduce serious and fatal accidents. This includes building Skills and Transformation Capacity through People and Technology; Increasing Impact through Continuous Improvement and Optimised Processes; and Reinforcing Leadership Commitment to Safety, Protection and Business Continuity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We plan to expand the digitalisation of safety, strengthen our preventive culture and further improve leadership and workforce training. The main goal is to reduce incidents and embed safety as a core pillar of the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having had the opportunity to share experiences with the Altri Group and to take part in its Safety Convention, how do you view this corporate commitment to placing worker safety above all else? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking part in the Altri Group\u2019s Safety Convention was a valuable opportunity to share best practices and reinforce the importance of safety in the sector. The Group\u2019s commitment to prioritising worker safety highlights the importance of collective and collaborative action in accident prevention.<\/p>\n"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Security is now a core value and corporate priority, underpinned by strong leadership commitment and the implementation of processes and technologies designed to foster an increasingly safe working environment.<\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":"Security is now a core value and corporate priority, underpinned by strong leadership commitment and the implementation of processes and technologies designed to foster an increasingly safe working environment."},"author":52,"featured_media":7389,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_pt_post_content":"\n

A E-REDES est\u00e1 a transitar para uma cultura de seguran\u00e7a no trabalho cada vez mais interdependente, onde cada um zela por si e pelo pr\u00f3ximo. Falamos com Fernanda Bonif\u00e1cio, Diretora de Safety Security & Business Continuity da E-REDES \u2013 Distribui\u00e7\u00e3o de Eletricidade, para partilhar as iniciativas de proximidade que tem em marcha, visando ultrapassar barreiras comunicacionais, de melhoria na agilidade na aprendizagem com os erros, de premia\u00e7\u00e3o dos bons exemplos e de penaliza\u00e7\u00e3o dos comportamentos n\u00e3o aceit\u00e1veis, bem como de refor\u00e7o da presen\u00e7a no terreno. A seguran\u00e7a tem sido uma prioridade estrat\u00e9gica da E-REDES.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Como descreve a evolu\u00e7\u00e3o da cultura de seguran\u00e7a na empresa ao longo dos anos?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ao longo dos anos, a cultura de seguran\u00e7a da E-REDES tem vindo a evoluir, indo de uma abordagem mais reativa para uma estrat\u00e9gia preventiva e integrada. Ainda assim, n\u00e3o nos encontramos no ponto \u00f3timo, continuamos a ter uma cultura dependente, onde a seguran\u00e7a ainda \u00e9 muitas vezes vista como um conjunto de regras formais, sem que haja um real compromisso por parte das pessoas envolvidas. A meta de \u201cZero Acidentes Graves e Mortais\u201d \u00e9 ambiciosa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n[image format=\"img-article\" id=\"7386\"]\n\n\n\n

Quais s\u00e3o os principais desafios para alcan\u00e7ar esse objetivo?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alcan\u00e7ar essa meta exige a consolida\u00e7\u00e3o de comportamentos seguros, uma gest\u00e3o eficaz de riscos e o compromisso cont\u00ednuo de todos os envolvidos. Os desafios incluem a conscientiza\u00e7\u00e3o constante, a fiscaliza\u00e7\u00e3o rigorosa e o fortalecimento do compromisso das lideran\u00e7as para garantir um ambiente de trabalho seguro e sem acidentes. Diria que existem muitos desafios para que isso ocorra, mas tamb\u00e9m v\u00e1rias oportunidades que devem ser exploradas. O alcance da comunica\u00e7\u00e3o a todas as camadas, o refor\u00e7o de investimento nas redes de distribui\u00e7\u00e3o, visando garantir a transi\u00e7\u00e3o energ\u00e9tica numa sociedade cada vez mais eletrificada, a escassez de m\u00e3o de obra, aliada \u00e0 falta de compet\u00eancias, a exist\u00eancia de muitos players (onde reside a nossa maior for\u00e7a laboral) com n\u00edveis de maturidade distintos, s\u00e3o alguns dos constrangimentos que enfrentamos. Contudo, h\u00e1 atualmente a possibilidade de explorar a aplica\u00e7\u00e3o de novas tecnologias, quer na execu\u00e7\u00e3o das opera\u00e7\u00f5es, quer na mitiga\u00e7\u00e3o de acidentes, aceder \u00e0 informa\u00e7\u00e3o de melhores pr\u00e1ticas e incrementar a efici\u00eancia dos processos. Estas s\u00e3o algumas das oportunidades que devem ser perseguidas, mudando a forma como trabalhamos e abordamos a seguran\u00e7a<\/p>\n\n\n\n[blockquote text=\"Tentamos criar um ambiente onde trabalhadores e parceiros se sintam respons\u00e1veis n\u00e3o apenas por si mesmos, mas tamb\u00e9m pelos outros elementos da equipa, refor\u00e7ando um compromisso coletivo com a seguran\u00e7a.\"]\n\n\n\n

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A seguran\u00e7a vai al\u00e9m do cumprimento de normas e regulamentos. Como promovem um verdadeiro compromisso com a seguran\u00e7a entre os trabalhadores e os parceiros?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mais do que seguir normas, procuramos fomentar uma mentalidade de seguran\u00e7a atrav\u00e9s de campanhas de conscientiza\u00e7\u00e3o, forma\u00e7\u00e3o e reconhecimento de boas pr\u00e1ticas. Tentamos criar um ambiente onde trabalhadores e parceiros se sintam respons\u00e1veis n\u00e3o apenas por si mesmos, mas tamb\u00e9m pelos outros elementos da equipa, refor\u00e7ando um compromisso coletivo com a seguran\u00e7a. Neste \u00e2mbito, estabelecemos e acompanhamos um conjunto de indicadores de seguran\u00e7a, preventivos e reativos, implement\u00e1mos f\u00f3runs de partilha de melhores pr\u00e1ticas e promovemos iniciativas conjuntas onde a seguran\u00e7a \u00e9 o tema central. Disso s\u00e3o exemplos, as Olimp\u00edadas da Seguran\u00e7a, uma competi\u00e7\u00e3o saud\u00e1vel entre eletricistas pr\u00f3prios e de parceiros; os Safe Start, que s\u00e3o conversas informais nos estaleiros antes da jornada de trabalho; o programa \u201cA Seguran\u00e7a Toca a Todos\u201d, destinado \u00e0 forma\u00e7\u00e3o das lideran\u00e7as em ferramentas de comunica\u00e7\u00e3o. Para 2025, quisemos juntar sinergias e ir mais longe. Para isso, desafi\u00e1mos os nossos principais parceiros a desenvolver, connosco, um plano de a\u00e7\u00f5es transversal que endere\u00e7asse as principais causas-raiz dos acidentes e quase-acidentes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A investiga\u00e7\u00e3o de incidentes e a aprendizagem com os erros s\u00e3o fundamentais. O que mudou na abordagem da E-REDES nos \u00faltimos anos para garantir que as li\u00e7\u00f5es aprendidas sejam aplicadas?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A E-REDES considera fundamental investir no apuramento aprofundado de incidentes. Para isso, em 2023, promovemos uma forma\u00e7\u00e3o dirigida aos l\u00edderes operacionais e membros da equipa de Seguran\u00e7a, em metodologias de investiga\u00e7\u00e3o, com vista ao aprofundamento das causas-raiz e identifica\u00e7\u00e3o de a\u00e7\u00f5es de mitiga\u00e7\u00e3o. J\u00e1 em 2024, procedemos a uma altera\u00e7\u00e3o organizacional, centralizando a an\u00e1lise de acidentes e quase-acidentes, por forma a garantir a uniformiza\u00e7\u00e3o no tratamento e na qualidade dos relat\u00f3rios. Al\u00e9m disso, nesse mesmo ano, a EDP criou um \u201cPainel de Especialistas\u201d, composto por peritos de diferentes \u00e1reas de neg\u00f3cio, com o objetivo de trazer uma nova perspetiva \u00e0s an\u00e1lises realizadas. Nos \u00faltimos anos, investiu-se tamb\u00e9m na digitaliza\u00e7\u00e3o do reporte e do tratamento das a\u00e7\u00f5es decorrentes dos incidentes, visando maior agilidade na comunica\u00e7\u00e3o e no seguimento mais eficaz das iniciativas. As a\u00e7\u00f5es de comunica\u00e7\u00e3o e forma\u00e7\u00e3o, direcionadas aos nossos trabalhadores e parceiros, t\u00eam sido fundamentais para a partilha de incidentes e li\u00e7\u00f5es aprendidas, al\u00e9m da identifica\u00e7\u00e3o de a\u00e7\u00f5es complementares. Esse processo tem sido essencial para a implementa\u00e7\u00e3o de ajustes cont\u00ednuos nos procedimentos e o fortalecimento das compet\u00eancias, contribuindo para a preven\u00e7\u00e3o de falhas e o refor\u00e7o da cultura de seguran\u00e7a.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A E-REDES tem um conjunto de iniciativas estruturadas, como o programa \u201cA Seguran\u00e7a Toca a Todos\u201d, o \u201cSafe Start\u201d e o \u201cPrograma de Reconhecimento da Excel\u00eancia em Seguran\u00e7a\u201d. Qual \u00e9 o impacto destas a\u00e7\u00f5es?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Os programas \u201cA Seguran\u00e7a Toca a Todos\u201d e \u201cSafe Start\u201d promovem maior comprometimento com a seguran\u00e7a, enquanto o \u201cPrograma de Reconhecimento da Excel\u00eancia em Seguran\u00e7a\u201d incentiva boas pr\u00e1ticas. Em 2024, conseguimos impactar cerca de 12.000 trabalhadores. Cremos que estas a\u00e7\u00f5es aproximam trabalhadores e lideran\u00e7as, aumentam a efic\u00e1cia da comunica\u00e7\u00e3o e da\u00ed resultar uma maior conscientiza\u00e7\u00e3o, redu\u00e7\u00e3o de riscos e um ambiente de trabalho mais seguro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

H\u00e1 uma aposta forte na capacita\u00e7\u00e3o das lideran\u00e7as. Como \u00e9 que os programas de forma\u00e7\u00e3o, como o \u201cSafety Leadership\u201d e os workshops, contribuem para um maior envolvimento dos gestores na \u00e1rea da seguran\u00e7a?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Os programas \u201cSafety Leadership\u201d e workshops capacitam gestores para liderar pelo exemplo e refor\u00e7ar a import\u00e2ncia da seguran\u00e7a no dia a dia. Isso cria um alinhamento estrat\u00e9gico, garantindo que a seguran\u00e7a seja tratada como prioridade em todos os n\u00edveis da organiza\u00e7\u00e3o.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A rela\u00e7\u00e3o com os Parceiros de Servi\u00e7os Externos (PSE) \u00e9 essencial. Como asseguram que os crit\u00e9rios de seguran\u00e7a s\u00e3o entendidos e aplicados por estas entidades?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asseguramos que os PSE compreendam e apliquem os nossos padr\u00f5es de seguran\u00e7a por meio de requisitos contratuais, vistorias regulares, estabelecimento de objetivos conjuntos, reuni\u00f5es peri\u00f3dicas e forma\u00e7\u00f5es espec\u00edficas. O di\u00e1logo cont\u00ednuo e a coopera\u00e7\u00e3o s\u00e3o essenciais para garantir que os crit\u00e9rios sejam cumpridos e aprimorados constantemente.<\/p>\n\n\n\n[blockquote text=\"H\u00e1 muito ainda a fazer a n\u00edvel da Cultura de Seguran\u00e7a. A estrat\u00e9gia passa por focar as equipas em projetos de transforma\u00e7\u00e3o e fazer a Organiza\u00e7\u00e3o acompanhar estes processos de mudan\u00e7a.\"]\n\n\n\n

A digitaliza\u00e7\u00e3o e a inova\u00e7\u00e3o t\u00eam sido aplicadas em v\u00e1rias \u00e1reas. Como podem estas ferramentas ajudar a melhorar os processos de seguran\u00e7a?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A tecnologia tem sido uma grande aliada na preven\u00e7\u00e3o de riscos. Sensores inteligentes, an\u00e1lise de dados e simuladores virtuais ajudam a monitorar condi\u00e7\u00f5es de seguran\u00e7a em tempo real e antecipar poss\u00edveis falhas, tornando os processos mais eficientes e seguros. A t\u00edtulo de exemplo, refiro que a E-REDES realiza, anualmente, cerca de 13.000 vistorias, complementadas por mais de 2.000 observa\u00e7\u00f5es preventivas de seguran\u00e7a. Esse conjunto de a\u00e7\u00f5es gera um valioso volume de informa\u00e7\u00f5es, essencial para a atua\u00e7\u00e3o preventiva. Sem a digitaliza\u00e7\u00e3o do processo e a an\u00e1lise automatizada dos dados, seria um grande desafio garantir uma resposta \u00e1gil e eficaz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

H\u00e1 novas iniciativas ou estrat\u00e9gias que pretendam implementar nos pr\u00f3ximos anos? E qual \u00e9 o principal objetivo?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

H\u00e1 muito ainda a fazer a n\u00edvel da Cultura de Seguran\u00e7a. A estrat\u00e9gia passa por focar as equipas em projetos de transforma\u00e7\u00e3o e fazer a Organiza\u00e7\u00e3o acompanhar estes processos de mudan\u00e7a. Para 2025 e pr\u00f3ximos anos, estaremos muito orientados para desenvolver a\u00e7\u00f5es que mitiguem os acidentes graves e mortais. Isso passa por Desenvolver Compet\u00eancias e Capacidade de Transforma\u00e7\u00e3o atrav\u00e9s das Pessoas e da Tecnologia; Aumentar o Impacto atrav\u00e9s da Melhoria Cont\u00ednua e de Processos Optimizados, e Refor\u00e7ar o Compromisso da Lideran\u00e7a com a Seguran\u00e7a, a Prote\u00e7\u00e3o e a Continuidade do Neg\u00f3cio. Planeamos expandir a digitaliza\u00e7\u00e3o da seguran\u00e7a, fortalecer a cultura preventiva e aprimorar a forma\u00e7\u00e3o de lideran\u00e7as e trabalhadores. O objetivo principal \u00e9 reduzir incidentes e consolidar a seguran\u00e7a como um pilar essencial na empresa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tendo tido oportunidade de partilhar experi\u00eancias com o Grupo Altri e de participar na sua Conven\u00e7\u00e3o de Seguran\u00e7a, como sente este esfor\u00e7o empresarial em privilegiar a seguran\u00e7a dos seus trabalhadores acima de tudo?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participar da Conven\u00e7\u00e3o de Seguran\u00e7a do Grupo Altri foi uma oportunidade valiosa para partilhar boas pr\u00e1ticas e refor\u00e7ar a import\u00e2ncia da seguran\u00e7a no setor. O compromisso do grupo em priorizar a seguran\u00e7a dos trabalhadores destaca a relev\u00e2ncia de uma atua\u00e7\u00e3o coletiva e colaborativa na preven\u00e7\u00e3o de acidentes.<\/p>\n","_pt_post_name":"queremos-consolidar-a-seguranca-como-um-compromisso-coletivo","_pt_post_excerpt":"A seguran\u00e7a \u00e9 hoje um valor e uma prioridade corporativa, com um forte compromisso da lideran\u00e7a e a implementa\u00e7\u00e3o de processos e tecnologias que visam promover um ambiente de trabalho cada vez mais seguro.","_pt_post_title":"Queremos consolidar a seguran\u00e7a como um compromisso coletivo","_en_post_content":"\n

E-REDES is transitioning towards a more interdependent safety culture, where everyone looks out for themselves and for one another. We spoke with Fernanda Bonif\u00e1cio, Director of Safety, Security & Business Continuity at E-REDES \u2013 Electricity Distribution, who shared the company\u2019s proximity-driven initiatives aimed at breaking down communication barriers, improving the speed of learning from mistakes, rewarding best practices, addressing unacceptable behaviours, and strengthening field presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safety has long been a strategic priority for E-REDES. How would you describe the evolution of the company\u2019s safety culture over the years?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the years, E-REDES safety culture has evolved from a more reactive approach to a preventive and integrated strategy. That said, we have not yet reached an optimal level. Our culture remains largely dependent, with safety still often perceived as a set of formal rules rather than a genuine commitment embraced by those involved. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cZero Serious and Fatal Accidents\u201d target is ambitious. What are the main challenges to achieving this goal?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Achieving this target requires the consolidation of safe behaviours, effective risk management, and the ongoing commitment of everyone involved. The challenges include maintaining constant awareness, enforcing strict oversight, and strengthening leadership engagement to ensure a safe, accident-free work environment. I would say there are many challenges to overcome, but also several opportunities to be seized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reaching all levels of the organisation through effective communication, increasing investment in distribution networks to support the energy transition in an increasingly electrified society, the shortage of skilled labour, and the presence of multiple players with varying levels of maturity, all these represent significant constraints. However, we now have the opportunity to leverage new technologies, both in operations and in accident prevention, to access best-practice knowledge and to enhance process efficiency. These are some of the opportunities we must pursue, changing the way we work and approach safety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n[image format=\"img-article\" id=\"7386\"]\n\n\n\n

Safety goes beyond compliance with rules and regulations. How do you foster a genuine commitment to safety among employees and partners? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More than simply complying with regulations, we strive to foster a safety mindset through awareness campaigns, training, and the recognition of best practices. Our goal is to create an environment where both employees and partners feel responsible not only for themselves but also for their teams, reinforcing a shared commitment to safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To this end, we monitor a set of both preventive and reactive safety indicators, have implemented forums for sharing best practices, and promote joint initiatives where safety is the central theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples include the Safety Olympics, a friendly competition among our own electricians and those of our partners; Safe Starts, informal discussions held on-site before the workday begins; and the \u201cSafety Matters to Everyone\u201d programme, aimed at equipping leadership teams with effective communication tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For 2025, we decided to go further by pooling efforts and challenging our main partners to develop, together with us, a cross-cutting action plan to address the root causes of accidents and near misses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n[blockquote text=\"We strive to create an environment where employees and partners feel responsible not only for themselves, but also for their teammates, reinforcing a collective commitment to safety.\"]\n\n\n\n

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Incident investigation and learning from mistakes are essential. What has changed in E-REDES\u2019 approach in recent years to ensure that lessons learned are effectively applied?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At E-REDES, we believe it is essential to invest in thorough incident investigation. In 2023, we delivered targeted training to operational leaders and Safety team members on investigation methodologies, with a focus on identifying root causes and mitigation measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2024, we introduced an organisational change by centralising the analysis of accidents and near misses to ensure consistency in both treatment and the quality of reports. That same year, EDP also established a \u201cPanel of Experts\u201d, made up of specialists from different business areas, to bring new perspectives to incident analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In recent years, we have also invested in the digitalisation of incident reporting, allowing for greater agility in communication and more effective follow-up of initiatives. Communication and training initiatives aimed at our employees and partners have played a key role in sharing incidents and lessons learned, as well as in identifying additional actions. This process has been critical to the continuous improvement of procedures and the development of skills, ultimately helping to prevent failures and strengthen the safety culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E-REDES has developed a number of structured initiatives, such as the \u201cSafety Matters to Everyone\u201d programme, \u201cSafe Start\u201d, and the \u201cSafety Excellence Recognition Programme\u201d. What impact have these initiatives had?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cSafety Matters to Everyone\u201d and \u201cSafe Start\u201d programmes help foster greater commitment to safety, while the \u201cSafety Excellence Recognition Programme\u201d encourages the adoption of best practices. In 2024, we reached around 12,000 workers through hese initiatives. We believe they help bring employees and leadership closer together, enhance communication effectiveness, and ultimately lead to greater awareness, reduced risk, and a safer working environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There has been a strong focus on leadership development. How do training programmes such as \u201cSafety Leadership\u201d and the workshops contribute to greater managerial engagement in safety? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cSafety Leadership\u201d programme and workshops equip managers to lead by example and reinforce the importance of safety in day-to-day operations. This creates strategic alignment, ensuring that safety is treated as a priority at all levels of the organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The relationship with External Service Providers (ESPs) is essential. How do you ensure that safety standards are clearly understood and applied by these entities?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We ensure that External Service Providers (ESPs) understand and apply our safety standards through contractual requirements, regular inspections, the setting of shared objectives, periodic meetings, and targeted training sessions. Ongoing dialogue and close cooperation are essential to ensure that these standards are met and continuously improved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digitalisation and innovation have been applied across various areas. How can these tools help improve safety processes?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technology has become a key ally in risk prevention. Smart sensors, data analysis and virtual simulators help monitor safety conditions in real time and anticipate potential failures, making processes more efficient and secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an example, E-REDES carries out around 13,000 inspections per year, complemented by over 2,000 proactive safety observations. Together, these actions generate a valuable volume of data that is essential for preventive measures. Without digitalising the process and using automated data analysis, it would be extremely challenging to ensure a fast and effective response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n[blockquote text=\"There is still much to be done in terms of Safety Culture. The strategy involves focusing teams on transformation projects and ensuring that the organisation evolves alongside these changes.\"]\n\n\n\n

Are there any new initiatives or strategies you plan to implement in the coming years? And what is the main goal? There is still much to be done in terms of strengthening our Safety Culture. Our strategy is to focus teams on transformation projects and ensure that the organisation evolves alongside these changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For 2025 and the years ahead, our efforts will be strongly oriented towards developing actions to reduce serious and fatal accidents. This includes building Skills and Transformation Capacity through People and Technology; Increasing Impact through Continuous Improvement and Optimised Processes; and Reinforcing Leadership Commitment to Safety, Protection and Business Continuity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We plan to expand the digitalisation of safety, strengthen our preventive culture and further improve leadership and workforce training. The main goal is to reduce incidents and embed safety as a core pillar of the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having had the opportunity to share experiences with the Altri Group and to take part in its Safety Convention, how do you view this corporate commitment to placing worker safety above all else? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking part in the Altri Group\u2019s Safety Convention was a valuable opportunity to share best practices and reinforce the importance of safety in the sector. The Group\u2019s commitment to prioritising worker safety highlights the importance of collective and collaborative action in accident prevention.<\/p>\n","_en_post_name":"","_en_post_excerpt":"Security is now a core value and corporate priority, underpinned by strong leadership commitment and the implementation of processes and technologies designed to foster an increasingly safe working environment.","_en_post_title":"Our Goal is to embed security as a collective responsibility","edit_language":"en","footnotes":""},"categories":[544],"tags":[15,636],"class_list":["post-7377","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entrevista","tag-altri","tag-edicao-11"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/conteudos.xl.pt\/altri-news\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7377","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/conteudos.xl.pt\/altri-news\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/conteudos.xl.pt\/altri-news\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/conteudos.xl.pt\/altri-news\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/52"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/conteudos.xl.pt\/altri-news\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7377"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/conteudos.xl.pt\/altri-news\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7377\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7395,"href":"https:\/\/conteudos.xl.pt\/altri-news\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7377\/revisions\/7395"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/conteudos.xl.pt\/altri-news\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7389"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/conteudos.xl.pt\/altri-news\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7377"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/conteudos.xl.pt\/altri-news\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7377"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/conteudos.xl.pt\/altri-news\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7377"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}