D.Lgs 81/08: the key to health and safety at work and document compliance

In today’s business environment, compliance with regulations is essential to operate in accordance with the law. Among the various provisions, Legislative Decree 81/08 plays a crucial role, outlining obligations in the field of occupational safety. To ensure documented compliance and protect the health of workers, companies need effective tools and competent professionals.

D.Lgs 81/08: pillar of safety at work

Legislative Decree 81/08, also known as the Consolidated Law on Safety at Work, sets out the preventive and protective measures that companies must take to protect the health and safety of workers. Together with Legislative Decree 231/01 (administrative liability of legal persons) and Legislative Decree 196/03 (protection of personal data), it is one of the pillars of document compliance.

Documentary Compliance: a business obligation

Corporate compliance, i.e. compliance with applicable regulations, is a mandatory obligation for companies. Legislative Decree 81/08, in particular, requires companies to take preventive and protective measures to ensure safety at work, preventing risks and protecting workers’ health.

Key figures for safety at work (Legislative Decree 81/08)

The employer is responsible for appointing key safety personnel, including:

• RSPP (Prevention and Protection Service Manager);
• ASPP (Prevention and Protection Service Officer);
• Competent Doctor;
• Managers and Supervisors;
• Emergency and first aid officers.

In order to ensure compliance with Legislative Decree 81/08, training and regular updating of these figures is essential.

Legislative Decree 81/08 Software: tools to help comply with the law

To effectively manage document compliance and simplify the fulfilment of the obligations of Legislative Decree 81/08, companies can use specific software. These tools allow:

• Centralising and organising health and safety documentation;
• monitoring deadlines and compliance;
• managing staff training and refresher courses;
• assessing risks and taking the necessary preventive and protective measures.

Kati: the software for managing Legislative Decree 81/08

Kati is a software designed to simplify the management of Legislative Decree 81/08 and other occupational safety regulations. Developed in collaboration with industry experts, Kati offers advanced functionalities for document compliance, project management, collaborative document creation and automatic supplier pre-qualification.

Want to learn more?

If you would like to find out more about how Kati can help you to comply with the D.Lgs 81/08 and improve safety in the workplace in your company, please book a demonstration.