Ensuring workplace safety is a vital aspect of promoting employees’ well-being and maintaining a company’s overall health. In Italy, legislative decree 81/08, also known as the “Testo Unico sulla salute e sicurezza dei lavoratori” is crucial for managing workplace safety. It outlines regulations and guidelines for preventing accidents and safeguarding the health of workers. Main purposes of legislative decree 81/08 Legislative decree 81/08 has been designed to encourage a proactive approach to safety within organizations. It emphasizes the importance of shared responsibilities between employers and employees and provides a comprehensive regulatory framework that covers everything from risk assessment to the definition of prevention and protection measures. The decree focuses on several key areas, including: Workers protected by legislative decree 81/08 “It applies to all workers, both subordinate and self-employed, as well as to equivalent subjects.” Therefore, the decree ensures safe and adequate working conditions for all workers. Role of companies