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The Law on the Prevention of Occupational Risks establishes a series of obligations, both for the employer and for the worker, in order to guarantee safety and health at work. For this reason, both subjects are responsible, each within their respective scope, in complying with the regulations. In any case, it must be clarified that prevention is a right of workers, although it is also an obligation of the company and employees.
It is important for all employers to know the consequences they face and in which cases they may be held liable. It must be made clear that, regardless of whether an accident occurs, the employer cannot be held liable when he has taken all the necessary measures to prevent the damage from occurring.
Hence the importance of controlling the implementation and correct integration of prevention within the company, since non-compliance by employers with their obligations regarding the prevention of occupational risks will give rise to administrative responsibilities, as well as, where appropriate, to criminal and civil responsibilities for damages that may arise from non-compliance. Hence the importance of controlling the implementation and correct integration of prevention within the company, since non-compliance by employers with their obligations regarding the prevention of occupational risks will give rise to administrative responsibilities, as well as, where appropriate, to criminal and civil responsibilities for damages that may arise from non-compliance.
With regard to civil liability, it is interesting to remember that if a worker is physically or mentally injured due to a lack of safety measures, he may demand financial compensation for damages.
In recent times, compensation for this type of cause has been increasing and experts predict that it will continue to rise, so they recommend employers to take out insurance that can cover this type of liability.
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