Training of Prevention and Protection Service Managers

The Head of the Prevention and Protection Service is a key figure in the management of corporate safety, providing advice and support to the employer to ensure safe working environments and compliance with current legislation. Its specific training and continuous professional development are essential for effective risk prevention.

The Head of the Prevention and Protection Service (RSPP) according to Legislative Decree 81/08: Role, Tasks and Responsibilities

Legislative Decree No 81 of 9 April 2008, known as the Consolidated Text on Safety at Work, regulates the protection of health and safety in the workplace. Among the key figures identified by the legislator is the Head of the Prevention and Protection Service (RSPP), a professional in charge of coordinating the corporate safety management system, supporting the employer in the implementation of prevention and protection measures.

Definition of the Head of the Prevention and Protection Service

The Article 2, paragraph 1, letter f) Legislative Decree No 81/08 defines the Head of the Prevention and Protection Service as ‘a person possessing the professional skills and requirements referred to in Article 32, designated by the employer to coordinate the prevention and protection service against risks’.

Tasks and Responsibilities of the RSPP

The role of the Head of the Prevention and Protection Service involves specific functions and responsibilities established by theArticle 33 of Legislative Decree 81/08. In particular, the RSPP shall:

  • Identify and assess risk factors present in the working environment;
  • Develop preventive and protective measures for the safety and health of workers;
  • Propose training and information programmes occupational safety and health;
  • Provide technical and regulatory support to the employer, managers and supervisors;
  • Collaborate with the competent doctor for the health surveillance of workers;
  • Participate in health and safety consultations and the regular meetings provided for in Article 35 of Legislative Decree No 81/08.

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Obligations and Sanctions

Although the RSPP is not directly criminally liable for accidents at work, it is obliged to carry out its task with diligence and competence. The Article 55 of Legislative Decree 81/08 provides for penalties for employers and managers who fail to designate the RSPP or who fail to ensure the conditions necessary for the proper performance of their duties.

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