This week, the Canarian Police, in collaboration with the Administrative Surveillance and Inspection Unit (UVIA) and officials from the Labour and Social Security Inspection, conducted a coordinated operation resulting in the examination of three workshops in the northern region of Tenerife. These inspections revealed “serious irregularities” regarding waste management and deficiencies in the installation of paint booths, as stated by the Police Force in an announcement.
Furthermore, instances of underground economy were identified, such as unlawful employment. These issues, along with improper waste management and the lack of safety data sheets, represent violations of occupational risk prevention regulations, jeopardising the health of workers. Consequently, sanctions will be pursued.
Such initiatives aim to ensure that companies within this sector adhere to existing regulations, forming part of the ongoing battle against unlawful employment and social security fraud.
The functions of the Administrative Surveillance and Inspection Unit encompass preventive policing, investigations, and reporting of administrative infringements across various domains including, but not limited to, environmental protection, management of tourism in the Canary Islands, preservation of Canarian cultural heritage, tax administration, transport, and gaming activities, alongside any other responsibilities assigned to it, as per the Resolution of January 16, 2024, by the General Directorate of Security.