The Labour Inspectorate is taking a decisive step into the future by digitizing its control activities in the field of labour relations and, more specifically, occupational safety and health (SSM). The project is funded by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan and aims to radically transform the way inspections are carried out, with direct effects on efficiency, transparency and safety at work.
Faster, safer and better documented inspections
Digitization makes it possible to draw up, sign and send inspection documents – including inspection reports, minutes of findings of infringements or cease of activity – directly from the field, with electronic signature. This will allow inspectors to spend more time on actual checks instead of bureaucratic procedures, significantly reducing the risk of errors and response time.
Real-time access to databases such as REGES, ANAF, ONRC or Population Records will allow inspectors to check the compliance of SSM documents and quickly correlate information on employees, contracts or work accidents.
At the same time, a special risk assessment module will support the planning of controls, based on automated criteria that identify employers in high-risk areas. In this way, controls will be targeted more effectively where SSM risks are highest.
Benefits for employers and employees
Communication of control documents will be done electronically, through a virtual private space, eliminating outdated methods (e.g. posting on the door). Employers will be able to submit online notifications, requests and petitions related to SSM, cutting red tape and facilitating dialog with the authorities.
Digitization is not only about administrative efficiency, but also about increasing the level of worker protection through more frequent, better targeted and evidence-based controls.
With this reform, the Labor Inspectorate strengthens its role as the state authority in the field of SSM, making it better equipped to respond to the challenges of a changing labor market.