Workplace Health And Safety Training

7 April is UN World Health Day and one way employers can protect their employees' health and wellbeing at work is through regular training. We take a look at new training duties for employers in Italy, and the position in other countries.

Health and safety law in Italy

In Italy, according to the legal provision aimed at preventing accidents at work (Legislative Decree n° 81/2008), employers must:

• draw up a Risk Identification and Assessment Document (DVR);
• provide training for workers;
• guarantee health monitoring;
• adopt an evacuation plan and put up safety signs;
• appoint people to be in charge of accident prevention and health and safety protection and supervisors.