The Local Safety Operators, are appointed by the Department/Area Manager pursuant to art. 4 of DR n. 1007 of 18/10/2004, Regulations of the University of Pavia for health and safety in the workplace. The appointment must be accepted by the interested party.
Their duties and functions are defined in art. 10 of the aforementioned regulation.
In agreement with the Managers / responsibles of the activities, collaborates with the University Safety Team, with reference to the Structure(s) of his/her competence, to:
1. identify the hazards, risks and measures for the safety and healthiness of the work environments, based on the specific knowledge of the buildings / organization, by participating in the periodic inspections scheduled and communicated by the University Safety Team.
2. develop and promote preventive and protective measures
3. develop safety procedures for the various activities
4. suggest any additional needs aimed at training and information on worker safety, including students
5. provide related personnel with all informations and provisions regarding workplace health and safety
6. verify the effectiveness and efficiency of safety management, also with reference to the specific tasks assigned by the Department/Area Manager to the various individuals in charge (emergency operators, check registration, surveillance and verification of smoking bans, etc.).
To carry out these tasks, the Safety Local Operator receives adequate information/training and periodic updates, based on programs defined by the University Safety Team.