General And Specific Health and Safety Training for Workers of Low-Risk Companies (RIF. 501)

Duration: 8 hours

Target Audience: 

This training course, mandatory for workers in companies classified as low-risk, is regulated by Article 37, paragraph 1, letter a) of Legislative Decree 81/08 and the State-Region Agreement of April 17, 2025. The legislation outlines the content, duration, and delivery methods for the training. The course provides practical tools and essential knowledge for identifying, preventing, and managing workplace risks, building a safety culture and encouraging responsible and aware behavior within the workplace.

Requirements:

• Adequate proficiency in Italian (for Italian-language courses)
• Adequate proficiency in English (for English-language courses)
• Attendance of at least 90% of the total course hours
• Stable internet connection (for online courses via videoconference)
• Maximum of 30 participants per session

Delivery Methods:

Learning Objectives:

The course aims to provide workers with fundamental knowledge on risk assessment, prevention, and protection. It focuses on the organization of workplace health and safety, the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders, and emphasizes specific workplace hazards, emergency procedures, and tailored risk management strategies.

Course Structure:

The course consists of:

• A “general” module, lasting 4 hours
• A “specific” module, lasting 4 hours

Teaching Methodology:

The course adopts a highly interactive teaching approach designed to engage participants actively, stimulate discussion, and leverage real-life work experiences through case studies. It is conducted by qualified instructors with expertise in occupational health and safety, all meeting the requirements set by D.M. 06/03/2013 and accredited by Federsicurezza Italia and/or OPN EFEI Italia. This training provides a solid, authoritative, and engaging learning experience, ideal for those wishing to acquire immediately applicable, hands-on skills in the workplace.

Training Materials:

At the end of the course, participants will receive digital copies of all materials used by the trainers, including valuable content to deepen and consolidate the skills acquired. These materials will provide practical tools that can be directly applied in the participants” professional activities.

MODULE 2 – SPECIFIC TRAINING

• Risk assessment, Risk Assessment Document (DVR), and Interference Risk Assessment Document (DUVRI)
• Classification of workplace risks
• Accident-related risks
• General mechanical hazards
• General electrical hazards
• Machine-related risks
• Equipment-related risks
• Fall hazards (working at height)
• Explosion hazards
• Hazards related to chemical, carcinogenic, and mutagenic agents
• Biological hazards
• Physical hazards (noise, vibration, radiation, microclimate, lighting, electromagnetic fields, etc.)
• Display screen equipment (DSE) hazards
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Workplace environments and layouts
• Psychosocial risks and work-related stress
• Manual handling of loads
• Material handling (lifting equipment, transport vehicles)
• Safety signage
• Emergency management procedures
• Safety protocols tailored to the specific risk profile
• Evacuation and fire response procedures
• Organizational procedures for first aid
• Accidents and near-miss reporting
• Other occupational hazards

Test Assessment:

To verify learning outcomes, each participant will take a multiple-choice test at the end of the course. A score of at least 70% is required to pass, ensuring the participant has acquired practical and applicable knowledge.

Certification: