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What it regulates
Regulates prevention for military personnel and organises Ministry of Defence prevention services, with specific provisions for operational activities.
Who it applies to
Armed Forces personnel and Civil Guard members within Defence, subject to Article 2’s boundary with Royal Decree 179/2005. Centres with military and civilian staff have a single prevention service while preserving civilian participation.
Key provisions
Integrate prevention through plans, assess risks and review assessments after changes or harm, allocating measures, responsibilities, resources and deadlines.
Article 6Ensure prevention training in education programmes and relevant courses, adapted to duties and risks.
Article 9Ensure health surveillance related to risks; compulsory examinations are limited to the specified situations. Appropriate surveillance is also recognised for personnel taking part in excluded operations.
Article 14Assign every unit, centre or body to a prevention service, with structure and resources based on personnel, activities, risks and location.
Article 22History and versions
Initial publication: 18/01/2008 · Initial entry into force: 19/01/2008
BOE-A-2008-899Royal Decree 640/2011 amended the personal scope in Article 2(a), with effect from 1 June 2011. Order DEF/3573/2008 developed the structure of prevention services under Articles 22 and 24. This implementing relationship is distinguished from amendment of the decree’s articles.
Royal Decree 640/2011 amended the personal scope in Article 2(a), with effect from 1 June 2011.
BOE-A-2011-9449Order DEF/3573/2008 developed the structure of prevention services under Articles 22 and 24. This implementing relationship is distinguished from amendment of the decree’s articles.
BOE-A-2008-19958All text versions recorded by the BOE
| Publication | Effective date | Official reference | Affected provisions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/01/2008 | 19/01/2008 | BOE-A-2008-899 | Preamble, Chapter I, Article 1, Article 2, Article 3, Chapter II, Section 1, Article 4, Article 5, Article 6, Article 7, Article 8, Article 9, Section 2, Article 10, Article 11, Article 12, Article 13, Section 3, Article 14, Article 15, Article 16, Article 17, Section 4, Article 18, Article 19, Article 20, Chapter III, Section 1, Article 21, Article 22, Section 2, Article 23, Article 24, Article 25, Additional provision first, Additional provision second, Additional provision third, Additional provision fourth, Additional provision fifth, Transitional provision sole, Repealing provision sole, Final provision first, Final provision second, Final provision third, Signature |
| 31/05/2011 | 01/06/2011 | BOE-A-2011-9449 | Article 2 |
Transitional provisions and application notes
Instruction, training and operations use their own safety and operating rules as the prevention plan; flying and directly related activities have specific rules. This does not establish an absence of preventive protection.
Article 6Manuals, instructions and organisational documents had to be adapted within one year of entry into force on 19 January 2008. This historical period has ended.
Transitional provision sole
Official BOE legal relationships
Earlier references (1)
- In accordance with · BOE-A-1995-24292
Subsequent references (2)
- Amended by · BOE-A-2011-9449
- Instrument issued under this legislation · BOE-A-2008-19958
