Occupational Safety

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Occupational Safety

Employer liability in accidents caused by occupational safety violations.

Employer Obligations

  • Conduct risk assessment
  • Provide protective equipment
  • Provide occupational safety training
  • Make work environment safe
  • Employ occupational safety expert

Violation Consequences

  • Compensation liability
  • Criminal liability
  • SSI recourse lawsuit
  • Administrative fines

Fault Determination

Fault rates in work accidents are determined by expert and compensation is calculated accordingly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are all workplaces required to apply occupational health and safety rules?

Law No. 6331 applies to all workplaces, public or private (art. 2). Obligations to assign an occupational safety expert and workplace physician vary with the number of employees and the hazard class. The employer must conduct a risk assessment and implement documented measures. The outcome depends on the specific evidence and the court's assessment; consult an attorney for your individual situation.

What sanctions apply when OHS obligations are breached?

Under art. 26 of Law No. 6331, failures such as not performing risk assessments, not providing training or not supplying personal protective equipment attract substantial administrative fines. Serious violations may lead to closure of the workplace. If a work accident or occupational disease occurs, criminal liability may also arise. The outcome depends on the specific evidence and the court's assessment; consult an attorney for your individual situation.

Legal Basis (for review)

Statutes cited in this page's curated answers. Application to a concrete dispute is subject to attorney review.

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