occupational safety

Occupational safety comprises all measures that ensure that employees work safely in the workplace and are protected from health risks. The aim of occupational safety is to prevent accidents and health problems and to promote the health of employees. Employers are required by law to take appropriate measures to protect their employees. This includes occupational safety, which is implemented in everyday life, for example through safe work equipment, wearing protective clothing or regular breaks. Technical occupational safety, which regulates the safe operation of machines and protection against hazards such as electromagnetic fields, also plays an important role.

Occupational safety in Germany is regulated by a series of laws and regulations, which are supervised by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. There are also technical rules that specify what protection must look like in practice, and occupational safety specialists who ensure that all legal requirements are met in companies. Occupational safety includes both health protection, such as protection against noise, and medical occupational safety, which ensures the physical integrity of employees. This also includes mental health in the workplace, which is becoming more and more important.

Occupational safety is not only important for employee safety, but also contributes to a positive working environment and to preventing accidents at work.