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The Fundaci\u00f3n Laboral de la Construcci\u00f3n has a website where you can find many different resources and specific services aimed at preventing occupational risks: L\u00ednea Prevenci\u00f3n<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Please feel free to explore it in detail and find services such as L\u00ednea Prevenci\u00f3n Enquiries<\/strong>, where you can make specific enquiries and receive free advice on health and safety issues in the construction industry.<\/p>\n<\/div> The construction industry is the first sector to have its own specific regulatory regime for occupational risk prevention training.<\/p>\n Before you start work, you must have received at least 8 to 20 hours of compulsory training in occupational risk prevention. The company will arrange for you to be trained by an approved body, such as the Fundaci\u00f3n Laboral de la Construcci\u00f3n (forthcoming dates<\/a><\/u>). Once you have completed this training, you will be able to apply for your Professional Construction Industry Card<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n If you have already completed training courses that you think may be valid, please contact the Fundaci\u00f3n Laboral de la Construcci\u00f3n Pa\u00eds Vasco.<\/p>\n The company must also inform you of all the risks involved in your activities, and about the working environment and the equipment you will be using.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Before you start work, the company will arrange for you to have an initial medical examination, which is compulsory in the construction sector.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> On a construction site, you must always be protected by collective protection equipment (guardrails, nets, etc.). If this is not sufficient, the company must provide you with appropriate personal protective equipment (helmet, gloves, harness, etc.).<\/p>\n You must use and take care of this equipment in accordance with the instructions provided.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>The prevention of occupational risks in the construction industry: information of interest<\/mark><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Compulsory training<\/h4><\/div>
Initial medical examination<\/h4><\/div>
Protective equipment<\/h4><\/div>