The main objective of the inspection campaign was to intensify prevention and control activities on heat risk in order to prevent serious and fatal accidents at work. The campaign included the inspection of industries such as agriculture, floriculture and construction, as particularly vulnerable to the effects of high temperatures in the summer period.

The priority area was selected because of the exceptionally high temperatures recorded during the summer, which prompted actions aimed at preventing risks associated with high temperatures in workplaces organised in the open air. The planned inspection activities were aimed both at making sure that the inspected entities were compliant with the applicable legislation and at bringing about visible, positive changes – such as a reduction in the number of accidents and occupational diseases. In selecting the entities to be inspected, labour inspectors were guided by personal knowledge of the supervised workplaces, reports received, as well as criteria combining location and sector of activity (e.g. in the case of florists in certain regions of the country). IT tools based on a system of notifications of planned construction projects, which include basic information about the investment and the participants in the construction process, were used to identify the target group of inspections at construction sites. Thanks to the digital registration of these notifications, it was possible to quickly and efficiently identify areas and entities with a higher risk of heat-related hazards.

The campaign was organised as a series of inspections carried out evenly throughout the period of planned activities. The number of inspections and the selection of specific entities to be inspected were determined by the labour inspection territorial offices, which took into account the workload of the office staff and the number of available inspectors. All labour inspectors were involved in the implementation of the campaign. During the implementation of the inspection campaign, labour inspectors used their own knowledge of inspected entities, as well as external databases such as INFOCAMERE. Complementary external resources such as business catalogues and information from mass media were used. The implementation of the project was supported operationally by giving the inspectors a detailed operational note with instructions and directives. A brochure was also available to the labour inspectors, which provided information to help them understand and control the risks associated with heat hazards.

The inspection campaign entitled ‘Safety First’ aimed to intensify the supervision and prevention activities to counter the alarming phenomenon of accidents at work. The inspection activities focused on increasing the supervision of construction projects, especially in modernisation and maintenance work in rail and road network. The person responsible for supervising and ensuring that the inspection campaign was carried out correctly and in accordance with the plan was an Official of the Central Directorate.

An external database of workplace accidents, the database maintained by the National Institute for Insurance Against Industrial Injuries (INAIL), was used to identify the priority area. The main reason for selecting this area was the high rates of accidents, including fatal and serious accidents. Surveillance of a particular economic sector was considered a priority in order to effectively reduce the accident rate.

The target group was identified using IT tools, including a database of preliminary notifications for construction sites, in accordance with Directive 92/57/EEC. These notifications included, among other things, the addresses of the sites, the type of projects, the number of workers and the expected number of contractors. In preparation for the campaign, detailed operational notes containing instructions and guidelines were provided to labour inspectors in the territorial offices.

The inspection activities were carried out evenly throughout the whole campaign period. In general, all health and safety inspectors were involved in the implementation of the planned inspection activities. The duration of the inspection activities carried out at the inspected entity depended on the scale and type of irregularities found on site. The number of entities to be inspected was determined by the territorial offices of the labour inspection  on the basis of the workload of the office's staff and the number of available inspectors. The selection of establishments for inspection was guided by the labour inspectors' personal knowledge of the workplaces and data from the INFOCAMERE database.

The campaign used IT tools to monitor and coordinate inspection activities, with the Inspection Activity Tracking System (ASIL) playing a key role. This system provided a complete view of the data on inspections conducted  across the country. Inspectors entered data by tagging files with special tags, which allowed data to be filtered and the status of the campaign to be monitored on an ongoing basis.

The #Safety Road campaign was organized by the National Institute for Insurance Against Industrial Injuries (INAIL) in cooperation with the Ministry of Infrastructures and Sustainable Mobility (MIMS). The main objective of the campaign was to raise awareness of the risks associated with road traffic, in particular freight transportation, and to promote safe behavior of drivers and other road users. The campaign was targeted at road transport industry and aimed to promote rules in accordance with the Highway Code, including observance of speed limits, appropriate working and rest time, compliance with regulations on the use of cell phones, as well as measures that promote the maintenance of a driver's good mental and physical condition and the technical condition of the vehicle. A budget of EUR 700,000 was granted for the campaign, funded in equal shares by INAIL and MIMS.

The campaign was based on previous experiences and arrangements included in the memorandum of understanding between INAIL and the Ministry of Infrastructures and Sustainable Mobility. The purpose of this memorandum was to implement preventive measures to reduce the risk of accidents at work. The campaign plan included extensive distribution of information through traditional, printed and online media. An audio spot and a 30-second video were created. The entity responsible for the project was an external communications agency which designed and implemented the campaign. INAIL's Communication Central Directorate supervised the campaign's compliance with the plan.

The campaign covered extensive media activities at the local and national levels. Messages were published in newspapers, TV, radio and online platforms. Newspaper ads were placed in five newspapers, radio spots were broadcasted for 15 days on four national radio stations (4-6 times a day) and on 32 local radio stations (7-8 times a day). The TV spot was broadcasted 77 times on national channels and 1 708 times on local channels over 28 days. Additionally, informational materials were shared on websites and social networks, and in 14 regions the spots were displayed on LED screens in highway service areas. In the remaining 6 regions, where such screens are not allowed, posters were placed at selected locations.

The target audience covered all actors in the road transport sector, including carriers, transport managers, employers and employees. The campaign promoted prevention and the strengthening of safety culture among carriers and road transport participants.

The Occupational Health and Safety Awareness Day was held on 30 May 2023. The aim of this initiative was to promote and disseminate a culture of health and safety in different environments – both in private, school and professional life. In particular, the focus was on increasing awareness and responsibility in terms of health and safety among students participating in a programme combining study and work (known as alternanza scuola-lavoro). The campaign covered one high school and the staff implementing the campaign consisted of one labour inspector and four specialists from outside the inspectorate.

The project envisaged the development of a variety of communication and promotional materials, such as illustrative videos, as well as testimonials from experienced staff. Only public sector entities were involved in the implementation of the non-inspection activity: Ministry of Education and Merit (MIUR), Ministry of Labour and Social Policy (MLPS), National Labour Inspectorate (INL) and National Institute for Insurance Against Industrial Injuries (INAIL). The main task of the project team was to ensure that the planned activities were consistent with the project objectives. There was a strong emphasis on education and awareness-raising of participants on occupational health and safety in order to effectively reduce accidents and the risk of occupational diseases.

The project was targeted at students and teachers selected by the school – the project host. This ensured that activities focused on audiences particularly involved in the educational and occupational process. Data from INAIL was used to prepare the project, as well as information on incidents that occurred during the school-work alternation period.

The campaign was disseminated through press releases. The total budget of the project was not precisely defined. Co-funding was provided by those involved in its implementation.

The host school selected the teachers and students to participate in the programme combining learning with work as the target group for the project activities. The attendees had the opportunity to learn about different measures and behaviours to protect health and life in the working environment. Among other things, the meeting featured testimonies of two workers who had experienced accidents at work, which enriched the discussion with real-life examples of the consequences of a lack of protective measures and appropriate behaviour. The project also provided an opportunity to present videos showing situations to avoid and how to act safely in the workplace.

As part of the project implementation, information was disseminated through the collaborating entities and the organisers' websites were the main channel for content distribution.

The campaign called ‘ISI public notice 2018: Incentives to companies' aimed to promote and raise awareness of the importance of investing in occupational health and safety (OHS) as a key element of business development. The campaign's message was aimed at both companies and employees, who were encouraged to adopt safe attitudes through increased knowledge and awareness of workplace risks. Running from December 2018 to April 2019, the campaign covered all sectors of the economy, with a particular focus on small and micro businesses. The project budget was EUR 700 000.00 and was fully funded by INAIL (National Institute for Insurance Against Industrial Injuries).

The campaign drew on INAIL's internal resources and experience in promoting a culture of safety and prevention, in accordance with Legislative Decree No. 81/2008. An external communication agency was responsible for the design and implementation of the campaign, and the INAIL Communications Central Directorate supervised the compliance of the activities with the plan. The campaign was divided into information spaces on national and local television and radio channels, as well as visual and informational content in newspapers and on web platforms. An audio spot and a 30-second video were created.

The campaign was widely disseminated through various media to ensure effective outreach to the target group. Messages were broadcast in national and local media – press, television, radio and online platforms. The radio spot on national stations was aired five times a day making a total of 70 broadcasts, while local radio stations aired it a total of 6 032 times. The TV spot appeared 65 times on national stations and 265 times on local stations. In addition, information about the campaign was published on the INAIL website, where details of the campaign objectives, communication strategy, target audience, media plan and dissemination period were also included.