{"id":4356,"date":"2026-05-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.educa.pro\/formacion-prl-obligatoria-por-sector"},"modified":"2026-06-10T13:00:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T13:00:45","slug":"compulsory-health-and-safety-training-by-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/educa.pro\/en\/articulos\/formacion-prl-obligatoria-por-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"What occupational health and safety training is compulsory depending on your company\u2019s sector?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ensuring the health and safety of workers is not just an ethical issue, but a legal obligation for all companies in Spain. The<strong> training in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) <\/strong>It is one of the cornerstones of reducing accidents, improving the working environment and complying with current regulations. However, not all companies require the same training: the requirements vary depending on the sector, the role and the risks associated with the activity. <\/p><h2>Legal framework for occupational health and safety training in Spain <\/h2><p>Training in occupational health and safety is primarily regulated by the <strong>Law 31\/1995 on the Prevention of Occupational Risks,<\/strong> which stipulates that employers are obliged to ensure that all workers receive sufficient and appropriate theoretical and practical training. <\/p><p>This Act is implemented through the <strong>Royal Decree 39\/1997,<\/strong> which regulates occupational health and safety services and sets out how preventive measures should be organised within the company. <\/p><p>Furthermore, <strong>many sectoral collective agreements<\/strong> set out specific training requirements depending on the activity. This means that it is not enough to complete a generic training course: in many cases, the content needs to be tailored to the specific sector. <\/p><p>In summary, the regulations require that training must be: <\/p><ul><li>Job-specific <\/li><li>Updated and adapted to the risks <\/li><li>Delivered during working hours <\/li><li>Free for the employee <\/li><\/ul><h2>Who should receive occupational health and safety training, and how often? <\/h2><p>Health and safety training is neither optional nor limited to certain roles: <strong>All workers must receive it,<\/strong> regardless of their role or type of contract. This includes: <\/p><ul><li>Operational staff <\/li><li>Middle management <\/li><li>Executives <\/li><li>Health and safety representatives <\/li><\/ul><p>The training must be provided<strong> from the moment of joining<\/strong> of the employee and be updated whenever: <\/p><ul><li>Their roles are changing <\/li><li>New technologies or processes are being introduced <\/li><li>New risks are being identified <\/li><\/ul><p>Although the law does not specify a fixed frequency in all cases, many sectors do so through collective agreements; it is therefore essential to check the regulations applicable to each sector. <\/p><h2>Occupational Health and Safety Training by Sector: What Each Collective Agreement Requires <\/h2><p>The requirements for safety training vary significantly from sector to sector. <\/p><h3>Construction <\/h3><p>It is one of the most demanding sectors. It requires<strong> compulsory specific training depending on the post<\/strong> (bricklaying, machinery operation, working at height, etc.), as governed by the sector\u2019s collective agreement. Furthermore, it is common for the <strong>Professional Construction Card (TPC). <\/strong><\/p><h3>Hospitality <\/h3><p>The training focuses on risks such as <strong>food handling, ergonomics, cuts, burns and kitchen safety.<\/strong> Although less extensive than the construction course, it remains compulsory and is tailored to the role. <\/p><h3>Healthcare <\/h3><p>It includes training in <strong>biological risks, patient care, the use of medical equipment and the prevention of infection.<\/strong> It is particularly important to keep this information up to date due to changes in protocols. <\/p><h3>Industry <\/h3><p>It requires specific technical training in <strong>machinery, chemicals, electrical hazards and safety in production processes.<\/strong> It is usually one of the most specialised. <\/p><h3>Offices <\/h3><p>Although the risks are lower, the training remains compulsory. It focuses on <strong>ergonomics, psychosocial risks, eye strain and work organisation. <\/strong><\/p><h3>Transport <\/h3><p>It includes training in <strong>safe driving, fatigue management, load handling and road safety regulations.<\/strong> It may also include specific training depending on the type of goods being transported. <\/p><h2>Consequences of failing to comply with occupational health and safety training requirements <\/h2><p>Failure to comply with occupational health and safety obligations can have serious consequences for the company, both financial and legal. Penalties are classified as follows: <\/p><ul><li><strong>Minor: <\/strong>up to approximately \u20ac2,000 <\/li><li><strong>Bass:<\/strong> may exceed \u20ac40,000 <\/li><li><strong>Very serious: <\/strong>may exceed \u20ac800,000 <\/li><\/ul><p>In addition to fines, there is the <strong>potential for criminal liability<\/strong> in the event of a serious workplace accident resulting from a lack of training. <\/p><p>We must also take into account the <strong>reputational impact and indirect costs: <\/strong>sick leave, loss of productivity and a deterioration in the working atmosphere. <\/p><h2>How to organise occupational health and safety training efficiently <\/h2><p>Managing occupational health and safety training effectively is key to complying with regulations without disrupting business operations. Some key points: <\/p><ul><li><strong>Choosing the right format: <\/strong>Training may be face-to-face, online or a combination of both, provided it complies with the sector\u2019s legal requirements. <\/li><li><strong>Making the most of bonuses: <\/strong>Through FUNDAE, many training courses are eligible for funding, thereby reducing the cost to the company. <\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/educa.pro\/en\/articles\/microcredentials-companies-redesign-of-training-programme-teams\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Planning training:<\/strong><\/a> Incorporating it into an annual plan prevents last-minute changes and ensures compliance. <\/li><li><strong>Document the entire process:<\/strong> It is compulsory to keep records of attendance, course content and assessments. <\/li><\/ul><p>Digitising training management makes it easier to monitor progress and ensures that no employee is left out of the process. <\/p><h2>Checklist: Is your company up to date with occupational health and safety training? <\/h2><p>To check whether your company is complying with its occupational health and safety obligations, you can use this basic checklist: <\/p><ul><li>Have all employees received initial training? <\/li><li>Is the training tailored to each role? <\/li><li>Is it updated when there are changes to processes or tools? <\/li><li>Are training records kept? <\/li><li>Are the requirements of the sectoral agreement being met? <\/li><li>Has the annual training been planned? <\/li><\/ul><p>If the answer to any of these questions is \u2018no\u2019, it\u2019s time to take action. <\/p><p>Having access to specialised solutions such as<a href=\"https:\/\/educa.pro\/en\/articles\/the-educa-pro-training-catalogue-is-now-available-online-featuring-up-to-date-training-materials-that-can-be-downloaded-and-are-organised-by-key-areas\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Educa.Pro enables you to manage occupational health and safety training<\/strong><\/a> centrally, to comply with regulations and ensure that equipment is ready and protected.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ensuring the health and safety of workers is not just an ethical issue, but a legal obligation for all companies in Spain. The<strong> training in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) <\/strong>It is one of the cornerstones of reducing accidents, improving the working environment and complying with current regulations. However, not all companies require the same training: the requirements vary depending on the sector, the role and the risks associated with the activity. <\/p>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":4357,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4356","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/educa.pro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4356","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/educa.pro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/educa.pro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/educa.pro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/educa.pro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4356"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/educa.pro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4356\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10352,"href":"https:\/\/educa.pro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4356\/revisions\/10352"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/educa.pro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4357"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/educa.pro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4356"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/educa.pro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4356"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/educa.pro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4356"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}