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General Safety Training for Workers

The core occupational safety concepts required by Article 37 of Italian Legislative Decree 81/2008, explained through real-world examples.

Duration
2 h 7 min
Lessons
12
Level
Beginner
Language
Italian
Mode
Strict
Certificate
Training certificate
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Che cos'è il pericolo secondo il D.Lgs. 81/2008?

This course covers the general training module that every worker in Italy must receive under Article 37 of Legislative Decree 81/2008: hazard, risk, harm, prevention and protection, how prevention is organised within a company, everyone's rights and duties, and the public bodies responsible for inspection and support.

Each lesson starts from a real situation: a warehouse with a wet floor, an office full of display screens, a building site visited by the health authority inspectors. Every concept is linked to the legal provision behind it, paraphrased in plain language.

The course is taught in Italian and ends with a final test. Progress is tracked strictly (no skipping ahead in videos, minimum time per lesson) so that actual attendance can be documented.

What you'll learn

  • Tell hazard, risk and harm apart and estimate a risk using R = P × D
  • Identify the key prevention roles in a company and know who to turn to
  • Understand your rights and duties as a worker and what happens when rules are broken
  • Know the role of the health authorities, the Labour Inspectorate, the Fire Brigade and INAIL
  • Use personal protective equipment correctly and read safety signs
  • Respond properly during an evacuation, an incipient fire or an injury

Syllabus

4 · 12 lessons · 2 h 7 min

  1. 01Understanding riskHazard, risk and harm; how risk is estimated; the difference between prevention and protection.
    • Welcome to the courseFree preview3 min
    • Hazard, risk and harmFree preview10 min
    • Prevention and protection10 min
  2. 02How prevention is organisedEmployer, managers, supervisors, safety officer, occupational physician, workers' representative and workers; the risk assessment document.
    • Employer, managers, supervisors and workers11 min
    • Safety officer, occupational physician and workers' representative11 min
    • Risk assessment and the risk assessment document10 min
  3. 03Rights, duties, penalties and inspectionWhat each party must do and may expect, the penalties, and the public bodies that inspect and provide support.
    • Rights, duties and penalties11 min
    • Inspection, control and support bodies10 min
  4. 04PPE, safety signs and emergenciesHow PPE is chosen and used, how to read safety signs, how to behave during an evacuation, a fire or an injury.
    • Personal protective equipment10 min
    • Safety signs9 min
    • Emergencies, fire and first aid12 min
    • Final assessment20 min

Who it's for

  • Newly hired workers in any sector in Italy
  • Trainees, apprentices and anyone legally treated as a worker
  • Companies that want to deliver the general module through e-learning

Prerequisites

  • No prior knowledge required
  • Good understanding of Italian (the course is in Italian)

Skills gained

  • Basic risk assessment
  • Prevention roles
  • Use of PPE
  • Reading safety signs
  • Emergency response
Giulia

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Giulia

Virtual trainer · Safety

AI-generated virtual teacher. The content she presents is written and reviewed by the ApprendoLab editorial team.

AI-generated virtual instructor · Voce sintetica · Alessandra

Frequently asked questions

Does this course replace all mandatory training?

No. It covers the general part only. Job-specific training, based on the risks of your role and sector, must be completed separately under the applicable State-Regions Agreement.

Is the certificate legally recognised?

The certificate attests that you completed the course on ApprendoLab. Whether it counts for legal purposes depends on meeting the requirements of the applicable State-Regions Agreement (training provider, duration, assessment). Check with your employer or safety officer.

Why can't I skip ahead in the videos?

The rules require genuine attendance, so the course tracks viewing, active time per lesson and only counts time while the tab is visible.

How many times can I take the final test?

You get 3 attempts, with a 30-minute wait between them. You need at least 70% correct answers to pass.

How long is the certificate valid?

Worker training must be refreshed every five years, so the certificate is valid for 60 months.

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