Occupational health and safety
In Germany, all employers have a general duty of care for the health and safety of their employees. This applies not only to physical integrity, but also to mental and emotional well-being. This applies to all types of employment contracts and all employees.
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safety measures
- Risk assessment: Identification and evaluation of hazards in the workplace, implementation of risk minimization measures.
- Accident prevention and fire protection: Measures to prevent accidents at work and fires, training employees in how to deal with emergency situations.
- First aid and emergency management: Provision of first aid materials, training of first aiders, and organization of emergency plans.
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Occupational health care
- Health promotion and occupational hygiene: Programs to promote the physical and mental health of employees, ensuring hygienic working conditions.
- Occupational health management (OHM): Integrating health into corporate culture, developing long-term health strategies.
- Occupational medicine and mental health: Regular medical examinations, advice on work-related health risks, and support for mental health issues.
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Training and workplace design
- Training and instruction: Regular training and instruction of employees on safety-related topics, raising awareness of occupational safety and health protection.
- Safety officers: Appointment and training of safety officers to assist in the implementation of safety measures.