Hello! Welcome to our channel. Today, we’re going to talk about an essential topic for workplace health and safety: the Designated CIPA. Let’s understand what it is, who must implement it, and how it works in practice.
What is the Designated CIPA?
The Designated CIPA is the alternative adopted by companies that are not required to form a full committee. Instead of a team, only one person is appointed to represent the Internal Commission for Accident Prevention — the well-known CIPA.
Are all companies required to have it?
The answer is: it depends on the number of employees and the risk level of the company’s activities. Companies with fewer than 20 employees must appoint a CIPA representative, who will be responsible for monitoring health and safety actions. On the other hand, companies with 20 or more employees, depending on the risk level of their activity, must form a formal CIPA, with elected and appointed representatives. This is established in Regulatory Standard No. 5, issued by the Ministry of Labor.
Congratulations on your appointment!
If you have been appointed as the Designated CIPA, congratulations! That means the company trusts you to take care of a fundamental point: everyone’s safety in the workplace. Your appointment becomes effective from the date indicated in the company’s official document.
What are your responsibilities?
Your main responsibilities include:
- Sending out monthly health and safety communications.
- Proposing educational campaigns and preventive training.
- Identifying risks and suggesting solutions.
- Informing employees about ergonomics and occupational diseases.
- Participating in meetings and preparing minutes and reports, when necessary.
Who supports the Designated CIPA?
You’re not alone! The Designated CIPA will receive support from the company’s Occupational Health and Safety team or from partner companies, such as contracted occupational health clinics. This team will be responsible for guiding you, answering your questions, and providing the necessary training so you can carry out your duties safely and efficiently.
Training is mandatory!
Remember that training is mandatory and essential. It will be provided by a health and safety clinic partnered with the company, and it will prepare you with everything you need to know to confidently perform this role.
An important note…
It is important to remember that this appointment is an administrative position of trust, but it does not guarantee job stability. Even so, your work is fundamental to building a safer and healthier work environment for everyone.
You can always count on ORGATEC for this and much more. See you next time!