Unidad 2. Vídeo 1. Flipped FOL. Obligaciones en materia de prevención

Legislation and Organization of Occupational Risk Prevention

This section discusses the responsibilities of employers in planning and implementing risk prevention measures in the workplace.

Employer's Obligations

• Employers are responsible for planning all actions related to risk prevention, including identifying risks, providing necessary resources, designating personnel for action, and ensuring risk evaluation.

• Risks should be evaluated per job position; if a worker occupies multiple positions or locations, risks must be assessed accordingly based on probability and severity.

• Employers must provide appropriate work equipment and protective measures that are safe, free from new risks, regularly maintained, individually tailored to each worker at no cost, ergonomic, and accompanied by necessary hygiene measures.

Emergency Preparedness and Response

• Employers must establish an emergency plan outlining procedures for potential emergencies like fires or floods. The plan should designate personnel roles, coordinate with external services (e.g., emergency responders), and address serious imminent risks promptly.

• In cases of serious imminent risks threatening workers' health with possible immediate consequences, employers must inform employees about required actions to interrupt activities if needed. Workers' representatives should also be adequately informed and trained on occupational risks.

Health Surveillance and Medical Controls

This part emphasizes the employer's duty to ensure health surveillance through periodic medical checks for workers exposed to health hazards in the workplace.

Health Monitoring Responsibilities

• Employers are obligated to provide theoretical and practical training on risk prevention during working hours. They must involve prevention delegates and safety committee members in decision-making processes regarding risk prevention within the company.

• Health surveillance involves regular medical checks conducted by preventive services at the start of employment, upon returning from sick leave, or when work poses health risks. These checks respect workers' dignity, privacy, confidentiality while informing only employers about fitness for work.

Legal Obligations in Workplace Safety

This section discusses the legal obligations of employers regarding workplace safety, particularly focusing on specific groups such as pregnant and nursing women.

Employer's Responsibilities

• Employers are legally obligated to pay special attention to certain groups for risk prevention.

• For pregnant or nursing women, employers must assess risks and list potential hazards to their health and the fetus/infant.

• If work conditions cannot be adapted, the worker should be transferred to a compatible position within the company.

• In cases where adaptation is not possible, the worker should be granted maternity leave due to pregnancy risks.

Safety Measures for Temporary Workers

This section outlines specific safety measures for workers employed through temporary agencies.

Temporary Worker Regulations

• Temporary agencies must inform workers about occupational risks and provide necessary health checks and personal protective equipment.

• The responsibility lies with the user company to ensure appropriate working conditions and inform workers of specific risks.

Worker's Obligations in Safety Matters

Discusses the responsibilities of workers concerning workplace safety measures.

Worker's Duties