By job security, what do we mean?

When we talk about occupational safety, we refer to all safety measures taken to protect the health of employees in the workplace.

The key points are:

  • prevention: first identify any ailment that could disrupt the normal function of the task performed by the worker;
  • protection: reducing the risks to which a worker may be exposed by protecting him or her from occupational injuries, accidents and illnesses.

Detailed validation of risks related to worker health protection is specified in the risk assessment document.

Unified Text: for which companies does the obligation apply?

Legislative Decree 81/2008, or the Consolidated Occupational Safety Act (TUSL), is the set of regulations governing the protection of workers’ health and safety in the workplace.

This legislation is applied in all companies with at least one employee. The categories to which the worker in question may belong are:

  • Working members of cooperatives or companies;
  • trainees;
  • Students engaged in school-to-work alternation;
  • participants in vocational training courses;
  • volunteers;
  • project workers;
  • DRT workers;
  • apprentices.

The employer’s obligations

The first dutiful task assigned to the employer in terms of occupational safety and serving to protect health in the workplace is the drafting of the DVR (risk assessment document).

This is a document in which all possible risks to the worker within the company are reported.

Prevention measures will also be drawn up along with the risks and the people who will be in charge of the efficiency of the safety project.

Then there are other steps to be taken that are relevant to the document:

  • Take care of the presence of an effective prevention and protection service;
  • Procure personal and collective protective equipment;
  • Take care of workers’ and managers’ health and safety training through the various safety courses and possible updates, evaluating everyone’s roles and responsibilities;
  • The appointment of the Prevention and Protection Service Manager (RSPP);
  • The appointment of the Physician-in-Charge;
  • The planning of the Health Surveillance plan;
  • Draw up the corporate security plan.

According to the Consolidation Act, the employer is primarily responsible for the occupational safety and health service in the company, and as such:

  • has a duty to provide and maintain a safe and healthy working ecosystem;
  • has a duty to keep workers informed about the risks present in the company, and train them for their protection;
  • has the function of monitoring and verifying that workers’ compliance with accident prevention regulations goes smoothly;
  • Has the obligation to draw up the risk assessment document;
  • must take care of the purchase of personal protective equipment.

Key figures responsible for safety in the workplace

In order to make sure that safety at work is suitable and that it is properly observed, there are figures who will do just that and they are:

  • the employer;
  • the safety executive;
  • the safety officer;
  • the Prevention and Protection Service Manager; (RSPP)
  • the Prevention and Protection Service Officer; (ASPP)
  • The Competent Physician;
  • the Workers’ Safety Manager; (RLS)
  • the worker;
  • emergency responders (fire and first aid responders).

Evaluating their responsibility and degree of training, these figures have an obligation to comply with precise tasks assigned by Legislative Decree 81.

The obligations of the worker

The worker must take into account all legal provisions of the company relevant to safety and prevention. In addition to his own safety, he must also protect that of his colleagues and avoid engaging in behaviors that may be dangerous to himself and his co-workers. Must comply with the instructions received and report possible problems related to the inefficiency of the personal protective equipment on hand.

He or she must undergo scheduled medical examinations and receive education, information and training.

May receive the appointment of Safety Worker Manager and the appointment of Fire Prevention Officer or First Aid Officer.

Occupational safety courses

All individuals who are given a role of some importance in the safety plan by Legislative Decree 81 are obliged to attend occupational safety training courses, with possible updates and training sessions.

Depending on the level of risk in the company, the person’s role of responsibility and duties will differ in the duration, topics and content of the course. Courses are conducted during working hours, and the cost is borne by the employer, as are penalties for noncompliance, failures or transgressions.

Corporate first aid and BLSD courses

Synergos is a licensed company that delivers first aid and BLSD (Basic Life Support and Basic Life Support and Defibrillation) courses recognized as per the Ministry of Health note DGPROGS. The relevant regulations require companies to train responsible RSPP officers with the Company First Aid Course in accordance with Decree July 15, 2003 no. 388. With this training, the person in charge is empowered and ready to handle all emergencies and render aid in case of worker accidents and illnesses, while waiting for specialized help to arrive. For this reason, it is essential to know the safety plan provided by the company where you work and to implement all first aid procedures learned during the training course.

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