RLS training
RLS training – Workers’ Safety Representative – is a key element in safety management within companies. This role is essential to ensure the well-being and health of workers.
According to Legislative Decree 81/2008, the RLS role is mandatory and must be present in every company, large or small. But who exactly is the RLS and why is their training so important?
Who is the Workers’ Safety Representative (RLS)?
The RLS is a person elected or appointed directly by the workers to represent them in all matters relating to occupational health and safety. It is not a marginal role: the RLS actively collaborates with the employer to assess risks, develop preventive measures and propose concrete safety solutions.
Why is RLS training essential?
Without adequate training, the RLS could not carry out their duties effectively. RLS training is therefore not only mandatory, but above all an opportunity to acquire useful, effective and practical skills to best handle day-to-day safety issues.
This training path is defined in detail by the current regulations (Art. 37 of Legislative Decree 81/2008) and must provide participants with both theoretical and practical preparation, specific to the working environment in which they operate
What does the basic RLS training include?
The initial RLS training must last at least 32 hours. This course is not generic, but aimed at providing all the skills needed to manage company safety in practice. It is mandatory that at least 12 of these hours be dedicated to the specific risks of the company, with a deeper look at the preventive and protective measures adopted.
During the course, the RLS acquires essential knowledge, such as risk assessment, the main national and European safety regulations, and effective communication techniques.
What are the main contents of RLS training?
In detail, training for the Workers’ Safety Representative mainly covers the following topics:
European and national legal principles relating to safety
Legislation on occupational health and safety
Roles and responsibilities of the parties involved in company safety
Effective communication to prevent and manage critical situations
Identification and assessment of risk factors
Identification of technical and organisational prevention measures
Regulatory and practical aspects of the representative role
Every participant is therefore prepared to carry out their task with confidence and awareness.
Annual refreshers: what do the regulations say?
RLS training does not end with the initial course, but includes a mandatory annual refresher. The regulations require the RLS to attend refresher courses whose duration varies according to company size:
- companies with 15 to 50 workers: 4 hours of annual refresher;
- companies with more than 50 workers: 8 hours of annual refresher.
These refreshers are crucial, as they allow the RLS to keep pace with regulatory developments and new safety practices, maintaining a high level of preparation and readiness.
Can RLS training be done online?
The concrete benefits of RLS training
Investing in RLS training has numerous benefits for the company. First of all, a well-trained RLS is able to prevent accidents, improve working conditions and foster a culture of safety spread across all company levels. This positive climate increases not only safety but also employees’ overall well-being, reducing costs arising from injuries and increasing productivity.
STA Ambiente RLS training
Legislative Decree 81/08, Art. 47, provides for the establishment of the Workers’ Safety Representative, in a spirit of collaboration with the Employer, for the formulation and implementation of prevention measures, and Art. 37 sets out the content and duration of the mandatory training course.
Introduction
Training for Workers’ Safety Representatives (RLS)
DURATION
32 hours
CREDITS
Training credit with annual validity
(4 hours for companies 50 employees)
LANGUAGE
Italian
TARGET AUDIENCE
Workers’ Safety Representatives - RLS
Number of participants
8/10
Programme
The course is delivered through Federforma
OBJECTIVES
Training on safety and health in the workplace. Provide skills in the main risk control and prevention techniques, within the scope of their representation, in line with the regulatory developments introduced by the new Consolidated Act (Legislative Decree 81/2008) in the field of safety and prevention.
Reference standards
Legislative Decree 81/2008, Art. 37, Art. 47 | State-Regions Agreement of 21/12/2012
Teaching methods
Interactive methodology aimed at involving participants through: lectures, demonstrations and exercises, discussions and group activities.
The course can be delivered at the S.T.A. - STUDIO TECNICO AMBIENTALE SRL classroom or at the client’s premises.
Prerequisites
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Introduction
Refresher for Workers’ Safety Representatives (RLS)
DURATION
4 hours <50 employees
8 hours >50 employees
CREDITS
Training credit with annual validity
LANGUAGE
Italian
TARGET AUDIENCE
Workers’ Safety Representatives - RLS
Number of participants
8/10
Programme
The course is delivered through Federforma
OBJECTIVES
Provide participants with the in-depth knowledge and updates needed to carry out the tasks entrusted to them in their role as Workers’ Safety Representative, in order to perform the RLS function competently and effectively within the company’s Prevention and Protection System.
Reference standards
Legislative Decree 81/2008, Art. 37, Art. 47 | State-Regions Agreement of 21/12/2012
Teaching methods
Interactive methodology aimed at involving participants through: lectures, demonstrations and exercises, discussions and group activities.
The course can be delivered at the S.T.A. - STUDIO TECNICO AMBIENTALE SRL classroom or at the client’s premises.
Prerequisites
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Where do the courses take place?
Courses can be held in the classroom, via e-learning (for the theoretical part) or at the client’s premises. Practical exercises take place in equipped training grounds to ensure a realistic and educational experience.
Who can attend the courses?
The courses are aimed at workers, safety managers and employers who must comply with legal obligations on fire safety.
Become a qualified RLS: protect safety in the company
The Workers’ Safety Representative (RLS) is a key figure for employee well-being and company compliance. Our training provides you with all the skills you need to perform this role at its best, in line with Legislative Decree 81/2008.
Contact us now to discover the course best suited to your company!