SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE 18 December (EUROPA PRESS) –
The General Corps of the Canarian Police, via the Administrative Surveillance and Inspection Unit (UVIA), in conjunction with officials from the Labour and Social Security Inspection, executed a coordinated operation this week that culminated in the inspection of three workshops in the northern region of Tenerife. These inspections revealed significant irregularities in waste management and several shortcomings in the installation of paint booths.
Instances of the underground economy were also observed, including irregular employment, which, alongside improper waste management and the lack of safety data sheets, constitutes a breach of occupational health and safety regulations, jeopardising the well-being of workers. As a result, disciplinary proceedings will be initiated, as stated by the regional police in a press release.
These operations, it emphasises, are designed to ensure that businesses operating in this sector adhere to current regulations and are part of the broader efforts to combat irregular employment and social security fraud.
The Administrative Surveillance and Inspection Unit is tasked with preventive policing, investigating and reporting administrative violations in areas including, but not limited to, the environment and natural resources, tourism management in the Canary Islands, Canarian cultural heritage, Tax Administration, transportation, gaming and betting, as well as other responsibilities assigned to it, as per the Resolution of 16 January 2024 from the General Directorate of Security.
