by Wolfgang Thomas | 19 Feb 2019 | Good Practice
Hazard and Risk in occupational safety The terms hazard and risk are clearly separated and defined differently in the context of occupational safety and health. A hazard is an event or condition in which there is an unacceptable risk of damage occurring. Therefore...
by Wolfgang Thomas | 7 Feb 2019 | Legislation
Legal requirements for employments of contractors Legal occupational safety requirements for the employment of external companies If you want to use external companies in your business, you will probably check their competences in advance and leave them with largely...
by Wolfgang Thomas | 6 Feb 2019 | Automotive
Identify special hazards in the automotive industry The Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA) has determined numerous special risks for the automotive industry. It is first of all the responsibility of the employer, as part of his fiduciary duty,...
by Wolfgang Thomas | 6 Feb 2019 | Stress
Stress at work The German Occupational Safety and Health Act transposes EU directives on health and safety and forms the basis for numerous regulations designed to ensure the health and safety of workers. For a long time, the emphasis has been on protection against...
