occupationalregulationsandrisks(Illnesses,accidents,fatigue,stress,etc.)

Every work environment can entail risks to the health of the worker.

The legislation establishes a clear framework of obligations for the company and rights for the employee, with the aim of preventing harm and promoting a safe working environment.

It is crucial to know both the regulations and the specific risks associated with the position of chambermaid.

Regulatory Framework: The Law on the Prevention of Occupational Risks

Law 31/1995 on the Prevention of Occupational Risks establishes the obligation for every company to have a prevention plan.

Its general principles are the prevention of occupational risks, the elimination or reduction of risks derived from work, and the information, consultation and training of workers in preventive matters.

This implies a duty on the part of the employer to protect its workers and, in turn, a duty on the worker to respect the rules and ensure their own safety and that of others.

Occupational Diseases and Pathologies Derived from Work

Occupational diseases are those in which working conditions act as a causal factor.

Royal Decree 1995/1978 approved the list of occupational diseases, which groups them according to the causal agent: chemical, physical (including physical stress), biological, etc.

These diseases are usually characterized by a slow onset, a long latency period and, in many cases, are irreversible and have no treatment.

Among the most frequent in the sector are musculoskeletal injuries due to physical stress, skin disorders due to contact with chemicals, and psychological disorders due to mental stress.

Workplace Accidents: Causes and Prevention

An occupational accident is any bodily injury that a worker suffers during or as a result of work.

These events are not accidental, but have causes that originate them and that can be avoided.

The causes can be direct, such as an unsafe act by on the part of the worker or an unsafe condition in the environment (a wet floor), or basic, which are the underlying reasons, such as lack of training, fatigue, low motivation or wear and tear on machinery and facilities.

Psychosocial Risks: Fatigue, Stress and Dissatisfaction

Mental fatigue: It manifests itself as a reduction in activity due to a decrease in attention, slowness of thought and lack of motivation.

It can be a consequence of the demands of the task, such as having to do the work in a very short time. Its symptoms include emotional instability and sleep disturbances.

Work stress: Appears when the demands of the environment exceed the person's ability to control them.

It is the second cause of sick leave in the European Union and can cause serious physical and mental health problems.

Its consequences can be physical (gastro