Course for Workers’ Safety Representatives
Recipients and focus areas
This training course is designed for those who hold the role of company “Workers’ Safety Representative” or “RLS”, using the Italian acronym. It provides in-depth knowledge on legislative decree 81/08 and on the duties of the RLS in representing workers’ requests regarding health and safety issues. The PLS Group, ever sensitive to the needs of both companies and individuals, is glad to be able to provide courses which increase wellbeing within the company, improving daily professional and personal life. I temi in materia di sicurezza vertono, a titolo esemplificativo, su:
- Assertive communication
- Non-verbal communication
- Work-related stress
- Raising awareness on the abuse of psychotropic substances in the workplace
- Teambuilding and conflict management
- Crime prevention
- Managing post-traumatic stress
Fact sheet
- Course duration: variable
- Frequency of refresher training: annual, the length varies:
- Companies or production units with 0 – 15 workers: refresher training is optional
- 15 – 50 workers: 4 hours
- More than 50 workers: 8 hours
- Classroom/e-learning: the course must be held in the classroom
- Certification: a certificate of attendance is issued upon completion of the course if the test is passed
- Legal framework: The Consolidated Law on Health and Safety in the Workplace – Italian Legislative Decree 81/08 article 37
In order to address the subject matter adequately, the teachers involved have robust personal experience in the management of occupational safety issues, they usually also hold the position of RSPP. The PLS teachers are assisted by specific professional experts who ensure a comprehensive training experience: psychologists, experts in communication, doctors, trade union representatives, etc.