Explosion risk in the workplace and related prevention and protection measures
Title XI of Legislative Decree 81/2008 sets out measures to protect the health and safety of workers potentially exposed to explosive atmospheres. It applies to all workplaces where explosive atmospheres caused by gases, vapours, mists or dusts may occur. In Italy, as elsewhere in the EU, Directive 2014/34/EU (transposed by Legislative Decree 85/2016) replaced Directive […]
PES / PAV pursuant to CEI 11-27 Standard
The PES / PAV (Skilled Person / Instructed Person) course equips those who work on or near electrical installations — whether live or de-energised — with the theoretical and practical knowledge to identify and manage electrical risks and carry out work safely, in accordance with CEI Standard 11-27.
The Safety Data Sheet
The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is an essential tool for obtaining specific information on hazard characteristics and for defining the safety measures required when using substances and mixtures in the workplace. In recent years, SDSs have undergone significant updates while retaining their 16-section structure, in compliance with the REACh Regulation (Regulation 1907/2006), the CLP Regulation […]
Legislative Decree 231/2001 and offences relating to the environment and safety: from management system governance to OdV inspection and oversight
A management system addressing offences under Legislative Decree 231/2001 (environment and safety) has become a necessity — and in some cases an obligation — for companies. It calls for specific expertise in environmental law, occupational health and safety, and in managing procedures, roles and inspection controls.