The Law
Training in health and safety in the workplace is mandatory under Article 37, paragraph 2 of the Consolidated Act on Safety (Legislative Decree 81/08). The law states that all workers must be trained on the risks they may encounter while performing their work activities. According to the law, students are also considered workers when they enter any type of laboratory.
Safety Training Course
The training program for the Department of Physics and Astronomy (DIFA) is established by the University’s Prevention and Protection Service and is structured into three modules, totaling 12 hours:
- Module 1: General Training – Safety Law
- Module 2: Specific Training – Low Risk
- Module 3: Specific Training – Medium Risk
The modules are organized as follows:
Module
|
Duration
|
Format
|
Quiz
|
Validity
|
| Module 1 |
4 hours |
E-learning |
E-learning |
Permanent |
| Module 2 |
4 hours |
E-learning |
E-learning |
5 years |
| Module 3 |
4 hours |
In-person |
In-person |
5 years |
The validity of Module 1 is permanent, meaning that once the course is completed and the quiz is successfully passed, the general training does not need to be repeated. A certificate is automatically generated on the SOL platform and is legally recognized by any Italian company or institution.
Modules 2 and 3 require a refresher course of at least 5 hours after five years. These refresher modules have been available since the academic year 2017–2018.
How to Access the Courses
The e-learning platform for safety training is accessible with university credentials at the following links:
In-person courses are organized at least once a year, typically at the beginning of the academic year to facilitate participation by first-year Physics and Astronomy students. Anyone needing to complete Module 3 may join the current session.
Courses are advertised on one or more of the following websites: