Checks in three rooms: irregularities in hygiene, work and safety (cross-border guide)

The State Police of Varese carried out checks in three public establishments between Busto Arsizio and Gallarate, finding several irregularities in administrative, sanitary and occupational safety matters.
Context
In short - The Varese State Police carried out checks in three public establishments between Busto Arsizio and Gallarate. - Several irregularities were found in administrative, hygienic-sanitary and occupational safety matters. - 51 people were identified and nine administrative offences were contested. ## Key facts - What: Checks in three public establishments between Busto Arsizio and Gallarate. - When: Not yet specified. - Where: Busto Arsizio and Gallarate. - Chi: Varese State Police. - Amount: Not yet specified. The State Police of Varese carried out extraordinary checks in three public establishments between Busto Arsizio and Gallarate, finding several irregularities in administrative, sanitary and occupational safety matters. The checks were carried out at the request of the Lombardy Region, which expressed concern about the situation of some public establishments in the area. The objective was to verify compliance with regulations on occupational safety, hygiene and administration. Among the three public establishments audited, two were identified as nightclubs and one as bars. Checks revealed a number of irregularities, including: - Hygiene and safety: Hygiene and safety regulations were not respected, such as the presence of safety devices for stairs, the lack of functioning showers and washbasins. - Administration Law 38/2000: Law 38/2000 establishes the regulations on hygiene and administration. - EC Regulation 2006/42/EC: EC Regulation 2006/42/EC establishes the regulations on occupational safety. Operational checklists - Check safety: check the safety of your premises and your employees. - Comply with regulations: Comply with regulations on occupational safety, hygiene and administration. - Comply with the law: Comply with the law and regulations regarding labor and administration. Comparison with municipalities in Ticino - Busto Arsizio: the control of the State Police of Varese was also carried out in Busto Arsizio, a municipality in the canton of Varese. - Gallarate: the control of the State Police of Varese was also carried out in Gallarate, a municipality in the canton of Varese. - Lugano: the control of the State Police of Varese was not carried out in Lugano, a municipality in the canton of Graubünden.
Operational details
The agents of the Administration of Busto Arsizio carried out an inspection on the premises of a restaurant and two bars, detecting precarious hygienic-sanitary conditions and administrative irregularities. The inspection took place on 10 August and involved a team of safety, hygiene and work experts.
The situation detected in the area intended for the administration of a Busto Arsizio room has been reported to the competent health authorities for assessments and any appropriate measures. The agents found the presence of hazardous substances, such as solid waste waste, in an unauthorized storage area, where organic waste was also present.
Specifically, the situation detected in the area intended for the administration of the Busto Arsizio premises has been defined as "critical" and will require immediate action for the removal of waste and cleaning of the area. The situation was described as “unacceptable” and the agents stressed the importance of ensuring the safety and hygiene of customers.
The situation detected in the Busto Arsizio restaurant is just one example of how hygienic-sanitary conditions can be precarious in restaurants and bars. The agents found that the premises did not comply with hygiene and safety regulations, such as the lack of an adequate waste collection system and the presence of dangerous substances.
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Key points
During a control operation conducted by the Labour Inspection Service of the Canton of Ticino, several irregularities relating to safety in the workplace were detected in three premises located in the region. The agents carried out rigorous checks, verifying compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
The first check was carried out in a room in Lugano, where several omissions related to safety in the workplace were detected. In particular, the officers noted the lack of an emergency plan, as well as the lack of training of personnel on safety procedures. In addition, the failure to review the firefighting safeguards was detected, as well as the lack of an alarm system in the event of an emergency. The officers also ascertained the lack of documentation relating to the acoustic impact, as well as the lack of authorization for the video surveillance system. The total amount of administrative penalties imposed for these violations is CHF 10,000.
The second check was carried out in a room in Bellinzona, where further irregularities relating to security and administrative authorisations were detected. Officers noted the lack of an emergency plan, as well as the lack of staff training on safety procedures. In addition, the failure to review the firefighting devices was detected, as well as the lack of an alarm system in the event of
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many people were identified during the checks?
- 51 people were identified during the checks.
- How many administrative offences have been challenged?
- Nine administrative offences were challenged.
- What irregularities were found?
- The irregularities found were in administrative, sanitary and occupational safety matters.
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