Workers' safety representative (RLS): powers, consultation and periodic meeting
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For workers' safety representatives (RLS) attending the 32-hour course or the annual refresher: arts. 35, 47-50 D.Lgs. 81/08. 14 questions, about 9 minutes. Translated from Italian: legal references remain the Italian ones (D.Lgs. 81/2008) Sources: D.Lgs. 81/2008 art. 48 · Reviewed 21/10/2026 · Training support, not a certification.
What is the minimum number of RLS in a company with 350 workers?
1
6
3
2
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In companies with more than 15 workers, how is the RLS identified?
They are appointed by the employer
They are appointed by the occupational physician
They are designated by INAIL
They are elected or designated by the workers within the trade union representation in the company
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What is the minimum length of the RLS's initial training?
32 hours, of which 12 on the specific risks present in the company
8 hours
16 hours, all online
4 hours, like general training
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What is the minimum annual refresher for the RLS in a company with more than 50 workers?
8 hours
2 hours
16 hours
4 hours
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On which of these topics must the RLS be consulted in advance?
The hiring of new employees
The pay of managers (dirigenti)
The choice of raw material suppliers
Risk assessment and the appointment of the RSPP and of emergency officers
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The RLS asks for a copy of the DVR (risk assessment document). What does the law provide?
The RLS must request it from the ASL (local health authority)
The RLS may publish it online to inform colleagues
The employer gives it to them promptly, also in electronic format, and the document is to be consulted exclusively on company premises
The employer may refuse on grounds of trade secrecy
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The RLS may also be appointed RSPP (head of the prevention and protection service) of the same company.
True
False
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To carry out their function, the RLS…
may do so only outside working hours
has the necessary time without loss of pay and the necessary means and spaces
must use their own holiday days
receives payment from the ASL (local health authority)
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If the RLS considers that the measures taken by the employer are not suitable, what can they do?
Appeal to the competent authorities
Suspend production of their own initiative
Revoke the appointment of the RSPP
Nothing, because they have only an advisory role
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What is the minimum frequency of the periodic meeting in companies with more than 15 workers?
Only after a serious accident
At least once a year
Every month
Every five years
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In a production unit with 12 workers, the periodic meeting…
is not mandatory every year, but the RLS may ask for it to be convened
is prohibited
must be held every three months
is convened by the ASL (local health authority)
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Who takes part in the periodic meeting according to art. 35? (2 answers)
The head of the prevention and protection service
An INAIL official
The mayor of the municipality
The occupational physician, where appointed
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What is the RLST?
The territorial workers' safety representative, who operates for companies in an area or sector where no RLS is elected
The RLS of fixed-term workers only
The ASL (local health authority) contact for transport
The head of the company technical service
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While consulting the DVR, the RLS learns of confidential production processes. What must they do?
Respect trade secrecy and the confidentiality of the information received
Tell the press
Use them for personal purposes
Tell anyone, because the DVR is public
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