Every year, Italian companies are facing a problem as structural as underestimated: the economic cost of accidents at work. According to some recent analyzes, accidents at work generate an impact of approximately 104 billion eurosover 6% of the national GDP. A figure that includes not only medical and insurance expenses, but also the indirect costs related to productive stops, unscheduled turnover and loss of reputation (source).
The absence of adequate training has heavily affects these numbers: the non -training of employees can cost a company between 1,315 and 5,699 euros only in administrative penalties, not to mention the operational losses that derive from a working environment not very prepared to manage the risks. It is in this scenario that specialized realities such as Protects academy They fit with a structured proposal, designed not only to guarantee compliance with Legislative Decree. 81/08, but to concretely contribute to the reduction of risk and the optimization of costs.
Health and safety on working places: the cost/benefit ratio ratio
In the current context, in which business marginality is often put under pressure from energy costs, logistics and lack of qualified labor, the last thing a company can afford is an interruption of production due to an avoidable injury. Yet, every day happens: delays, prolonged absences, operational stops, increase in insurance premiums. All side effects of one Not far -sighted management of security.
According to the campaign Safe Work, profitable work Promoted by EU-Osha, every euro invested in prevention generates an average economic return of 2.20 euros. A metric also confirmed by different analyzes at national level: the companies that integrate Structured security programs and training recorded lower absences, greater internal efficiency and a significant reduction in accidents at work. It is therefore not just about reducing risks, but of increasing productivity and competitiveness.
Investing in safety, however, does not simply mean fulfilling an obligation. Means adopting one strategic visionin which training becomes a corporate asset, not a passive cost. This is where the support of specialized partners makes the difference. Actors of Advanced Training as ACADEMY Protects are not limited to transmitting notions: they build paths calibrated on sectoral needsworking next to companies to strengthen a culture of rooted, participatory and sustainable prevention.
This approach, moreover, also responds to a principle of long -term industrial economy: decreasing the latent costs that weigh on companies (occupational diseases, turnover, disputes) is an indirect but very powerful form of an increase in profitability. When the work environment is safer, everything works better: people work with greater concentration, the organization is more fluid and the margins consolidate over time. That’s why today many companies choose not to wait for the regulatory obligation to impose a training course: they prefer to anticipate. Protect the operational continuity and human value It is, in fact, the most intelligent strategy to face the market solidity.
What are the essential courses for your company?
The training on safety is not all the same. Some training courses are simply indispensable To protect the functionality of the organization, reduce the operational risk and consolidate the company’s internal structure. Each company, based on its own dimension, the sector and management processes, is required to guarantee specific levels of preparation for its workers. And it is precisely here that the difference between a formal and a truly effective intervention is played.
The apical figuresfor example, must receive targeted training on organizational and decision -making responsibilities on safety. THE courses for in charge and managersthat the legislation considers fundamental, aim to strengthen the ability to prevent and supervise those who manage people and processes. In this context, the training proposal of ACADEMY Protects (structured and constantly updated) allows managers to understand not only the regulatory implications, but also the risks management levers with managerial approach.
In the list of mandatory security figures, they cover particular importance also the roles of RSPP and RLS. The path training for employers who intend to directly assume the position of Head of the Prevention and Protection Service (RSPP) provides the skills necessary to plan and manage prevention activities in the company, facing regulatory, technical and organizational aspects. It is a structured formation, divided on different risk levels, and updated according to the latest legislative provisions.
In parallel, the course for workers representative for safety (RLS) is a fundamental tool to guarantee an effective dialogue between company and staff. Forming an RLS is not only a regulatory fulfillment, but an opportunity to improve internal processes, prevent conflicts and contribute to the construction of a healthier and more participated work environment. Then going to the Courses for workersare divided into general training and specific training, depending on the level of risk connected to the activity carried out: low, medium or high.
For a company, having correctly trained staff means reducing operational errors, improving the efficiency of production lines and reducing exposure to accidents that may have serious economic repercussions. The training platform of the Academy allows you to provide these courses also in e-learning and videoconference mode, simplifying the internal logistics of companies without sacrificing quality.
One of the most requested paths concerns the Fire training: in addition to being an obligation for numerous categories of companies, it represents a strategic garrison for the protection of corporate assets. The legislation provides for three levels – 1, 2 and 3 – based on the type of fire risk present in the workplace. The courses, in this case, are not limited to theory but include practical exercises, which at the protective headquarters can take place in specially equipped outdoor spaces.
On the health protection front, i First aid courses they take on primary importance. Distinguished by groups A, B and C, based on the corporate risk, these paths form employees capable of correctly managing the early stages of a health emergency, an essential element especially in production or industrial environments. Having staff trained in the company means being able to react in a timely manner, reducing damage and often making the difference between a content injury and a serious complication.
A separate discussion deserves the technical training: companies that use particular or operating equipment in high complexity sectors, must guarantee very precise qualifying paths. This is the case of the courses for obtaining the license for carriagers, aerial platforms, or for high risk activities such as work at altitude, in confined spaces or on electrical systems (PAP, PES, PEI). These certifications, in addition to being requested by law, are a distinctive element For the reliability of the company, as they demonstrate a conscious and professional management of technical risk.
Finally, for companies in the food or catering sector, adaptation to hygienic-sanitary rules It is guaranteed by the HACCP courses. This type of training allows not only to comply with food safety requirements, but also to reduce the risk of penalties and image damage in case of checks or reports. Protects offers targeted paths in this area, accompanied by consultancy support for document and operational management.
Advice, strategy and long -term vision
For a company that wants to grow in a solid and sustainable way, investing in safety also means having a reliable technical advice, capable of preventing problems rather than simply managing them. It is in this perspective that Protect Academy has expanded its offer by including a continuous consultancy service, designed to support companies in all the obligations related to Legislative Decree 81/08. From the hiring of the RSPP assignment external to the drafting of the risk assessment document, from the management of fire -fighting practices to work medicine, the approach adopted is integrated and operational.
The companies thus find a only interlocutor For all aspects related to security, saving time, resources and, above all, potential sanctions. Consultancy also extends to specialist sectors, such as the prevention of legionella risk, phonometric or chemical assessments, and documentary support for HACCP. By integrating these services with training, the company obtains not only regulatory compliance, but also a measurable competitive advantage: less interruptions, greater efficiency, more organizational solidity.
