Health and safety

In Italy, several laws aimed at controlling tobacco use have been introduced since 1975 …

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The requirement to provide eye care to employees in the European Union who work regularly with display screen equipment is subject to EU law and local country regulations arising from the Directive …

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Employers are under a general duty to ensure that their employees are not under the influence of illegal substances and either a danger to themselves or to others at work …

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Consultation and participation of employee representatives is dealt with under section VII of law 81/2008 …

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The local Labour Inspectorate office and health unit are entitled to carry out inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety obligations …

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NB: Both actual and legal responsibility for health and safety at work may not be delegated to anyone without adequate decision making, or spending power, to keep the workplace risk free …

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