{"id":5648,"date":"2025-11-18T13:09:34","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T12:09:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/proditysoftware.com\/2026-year-of-occupational-safety-and-health-in-spain\/"},"modified":"2025-11-18T13:20:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T12:20:56","slug":"2026-year-of-occupational-safety-and-health-in-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/proditysoftware.com\/en\/2026-year-of-occupational-safety-and-health-in-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"2026: Year of Occupational Safety and Health in Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A drive to reinforce the preventive culture and modernize management<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Council of Ministers has approved <strong>2026 as the &#8220;Year of Safety and Health at Work&#8221;,<\/strong> coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the <strong>Law on Occupational Risk Prevention<\/strong>.<br\/>A declaration that recognizes the progress achieved in the last three decades, but also puts on the table the urgency of addressing the <strong>new challenges in prevention<\/strong> that affect companies and Spanish society.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A call to action to advance prevention<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ministry of Labor has stressed that prevention must continue to evolve to respond to changing realities:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The increase in <strong>psychosocial risks<\/strong> and occupational stress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lack of effective equality<\/strong> in preventive matters between men and women.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>aging of the working population<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The effects of <strong>climate change<\/strong> and new work environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2024, <strong>796 people lost their lives<\/strong> in the workplace or on their way to work. A figure that shows that much remains to be done to consolidate a <strong>strong, modern and cross-cutting preventive culture<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Towards connected, agile and transparent management<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The objective of this declaration is not only commemorative: it seeks to promote a <strong>more connected, agile and transparent prevention<\/strong>, where information flows, data is shared and decisions are made in an informed manner.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>digitization of EHSQ (Environment, Health, Safety and Quality) processes<\/strong> has become an essential tool to achieve this. Digital solutions make it possible: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Centralize information on a single platform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detect risk patterns and anticipate incidents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automate tasks and reports to gain agility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make decisions based on real data and not on perceptions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a context where prevention must adapt to new risks and regulatory requirements, <strong>digitizing processes is synonymous with moving towards more effective, collaborative and sustainable prevention<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"322\" src=\"https:\/\/proditysoftware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Soluciones-de-Prodity-Tiny-1024x322.png\" alt=\"prodity solutions for an integrated management system\" class=\"wp-image-2875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proditysoftware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Soluciones-de-Prodity-Tiny-1024x322.png 1024w, https:\/\/proditysoftware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Soluciones-de-Prodity-Tiny-300x94.png 300w, https:\/\/proditysoftware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Soluciones-de-Prodity-Tiny-768x241.png 768w, https:\/\/proditysoftware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Soluciones-de-Prodity-Tiny-1536x482.png 1536w, https:\/\/proditysoftware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Soluciones-de-Prodity-Tiny.png 1700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking ahead to 2026: an opportunity for transformation<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <em>Year of Safety and Health at Work 2026<\/em> represents an opportunity for Spanish organizations to <strong>reinforce their commitment to occupational safety and health<\/strong>, modernize their systems and consolidate the preventive culture as a strategic axis.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Technology can be a major driver of this change: <strong>more humane and efficient prevention starts with more digital and transparent management<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/proditysoftware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Atarceder-con-energia-hidraulica-Tiny-1024x683.png\" alt=\"occupational health and safety&#10;\" class=\"wp-image-5542\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proditysoftware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Atarceder-con-energia-hidraulica-Tiny-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/proditysoftware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Atarceder-con-energia-hidraulica-Tiny-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/proditysoftware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Atarceder-con-energia-hidraulica-Tiny-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/proditysoftware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Atarceder-con-energia-hidraulica-Tiny.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions about the Year of Safety and Health at Work 2026<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. What does it mean that 2026 is the Year of Safety and Health at Work?<\/strong><br\/>It is an official declaration by the Spanish Government to promote a culture of prevention and to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Law on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mites.gob.es\/trabajoautonomo\/es\/Personas\/prevencion\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Occupational Risk Prevention<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Why is this initiative considered necessary?<\/strong><br\/>Because the occupational accident rate continues to be worrying and there are new challenges such as psychosocial risks and climate change.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. What are the objectives of the Year 2026?<\/strong><br\/>Strengthen prevention, promote research and cooperation, and modernize safety and health management in all sectors.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. How can digitalization help in occupational health and safety?<\/strong><br\/>It facilitates traceability, risk anticipation and data-driven decision making, improving the effectiveness of prevention.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. What can companies do to prepare?<\/strong><br\/>Review their preventive policies, go for EHS digitalization and train teams in preventive culture and data-driven management.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-2a3144d2-66ae-4d89-9d23-f8d65615aa8c\">6. How does <a href=\"https:\/\/proditysoftware.com\/en\/\">Prodity<\/a> help to guarantee the traceability of Occupational Health and Safety?<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-e53610bb-769b-442e-b1f2-fec9fd4ddad4\">Prodity allows:<\/p>\n\n<ul id=\"block-263627ce-106f-4bae-8c81-1c8b18a1914c\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Centralize all preventive documentation<\/strong> on a single platform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Automate the traceability<\/strong> of permits, training, incidents or audits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comply with international and local regulations<\/strong> with real-time evidence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Connect OSH with ESG criteria<\/strong>, providing strategic input to management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/proditysoftware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Prodity-seguridad-en-empresa-2-768x280.png\" alt=\"prodity is not prodigy\" class=\"wp-image-2351\" style=\"border-radius:12px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proditysoftware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Prodity-seguridad-en-empresa-2-768x280.png 768w, https:\/\/proditysoftware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Prodity-seguridad-en-empresa-2-300x110.png 300w, https:\/\/proditysoftware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Prodity-seguridad-en-empresa-2.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A drive to reinforce the preventive culture and modernize management The Council of Ministers has approved 2026 as the &#8220;Year of Safety and Health at Work&#8221;, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the Law on Occupational Risk Prevention.A declaration that recognizes the progress achieved in the last three decades, but also puts on the table [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":5595,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[67,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5648","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-prodity-en","category-safety-services-osh"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/proditysoftware.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5648","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/proditysoftware.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/proditysoftware.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/proditysoftware.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/proditysoftware.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5648"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/proditysoftware.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5648\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5649,"href":"https:\/\/proditysoftware.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5648\/revisions\/5649"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/proditysoftware.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5595"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/proditysoftware.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5648"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/proditysoftware.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5648"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/proditysoftware.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5648"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}