What is an external RSPP?
An external professional appointed to perform prevention and protection service duties where permitted. The engagement should reflect the organisation and its risks.
Italian Legislative Decree 81/2008
External RSPP and construction-site safety
Practical, experienced support for managing workplace safety and coordinating construction activities—from documentation to on-site checks.
External RSPP and construction site FAQs
Does appointing an external RSPP replace the employer’s duties?
No. The RSPP supports prevention, but the appointment does not transfer duties assigned to the employer by law.
What is the difference between RSPP, CSP and CSE?
The RSPP supports company-wide prevention; CSP and CSE coordinate construction-site safety at the stages and in the cases set by law. Requirements depend on the project and applicable rules.
What can external RSPP support include?
It may include site visits, risk analysis, procedures, planning preventive measures and coordination with company roles. The scope is agreed according to the organisation’s needs and appointment.
What is a PSC for?
The Safety and Coordination Plan sets out safety coordination for construction sites where it is required. Its content and responsibilities depend on the site and applicable rules.
What is the difference between a PSC and a POS?
Where required, the PSC addresses site-wide safety coordination; the POS describes the executing contractor’s safety arrangements. Applicability should be checked for each site.
When should a DUVRI be considered for a contract?
Check whether contracted activities create interference risks and whether the rules require the document. The assessment depends on the contract and the work actually performed.
What can a construction site visit cover?
It may include observing work, checking relevant measures and documents, and coordinating with contractors. The scope depends on the appointment and project stage.
How are multiple contractors coordinated on site?
Clarify roles, activities, interfaces and communication, then check that agreed measures are implemented. Specific duties depend on the client, contractors and site setup.
What information is needed to scope an appointment?
Useful details include activities and locations, workforce roles, known risks, available documents, and any construction sites or contracts. The support scope and approach can then be agreed.
Practical prevention
One point of contact for your business and worksites
We support employers in organising prevention and managing day-to-day requirements. At construction sites, we combine document checks, site visits and operational coordination to reduce interface risks, delays and unsafe situations.
External RSPP service
Ongoing management of the Prevention and Protection Service, tailored to the company’s organisation, processes, risks and size.
- Appointment as external RSPP and organisation of the Prevention and Protection Service.
- Regular workplace inspections and identification of prevention measures.
- Preparation and updating of the DVR and support with specific risk assessments.
- Definition of procedures and improvement plans, emergency planning and compliance calendars.
- Participation in periodic safety meetings and coordination with the employer, workers’ safety representative and occupational physician.
- Support during checks and inspections by supervisory authorities.
Construction-site safety management
Technical and organisational support for clients and contractors, focusing on compliant documentation and effective implementation of safety measures.
- Initial review of the client’s and participating companies’ obligations.
- Document checks for contractors, subcontractors and self-employed workers.
- Support with the site safety and coordination plan (PSC), contractor safety plans (POS), interference risk documents (DUVRI), scaffolding plans (PiMUS) and site records.
- Site visits, operational audits and checks on the implementation of safety measures.
- Management of work interfaces, contractor coordination and tracking of non-conformities.
- Support for the CSP (planning safety coordinator), CSE (execution safety coordinator) and works management, as required by the assignment.
How we work
The service scope is agreed after an initial review of the organisation and activities to be covered.
1. Initial assessment
We review documents, processes, roles and existing risks.
2. Action plan
We define priorities, responsibilities, deadlines and oversight arrangements.
3. Collaboration
We work with the employer, supervisors, technical staff and contractors.
4. Ongoing review
We monitor implementation, non-conformities and improvement actions.
Let’s assess your organisation’s needs
Tell us about your activities, number of sites or construction project. We will suggest a scope of support aligned with the relevant risks and requirements.
Service availability and scope are agreed after checking applicable requirements and the characteristics of the organisation or construction site.