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Gewerbeaufsichtsamt – All Offices in Germany

Gewerbeaufsichtsämter are the state authorities responsible for occupational health and safety inspections in Germany. Since 2024, psychological risk assessment (Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung, §5 ArbSchG) is a primary inspection focus. Find your responsible authority below.

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GDA Psyche Programme: Psychological Risk Assessment is a Primary Inspection Focus

All Gewerbeaufsichtsämter listed here are implementing the GDA Psyche Programme. From 2026, 5% of all companies are inspected annually - and psychological risk assessment (§5 Para. 3 No. 6 ArbSchG) is the top priority. Companies without documented GB Psych face fines of up to €30,000.

Baden-Württemberg

Bayern

Berlin

Brandenburg

Bremen

Hamburg

Hessen

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Niedersachsen

Nordrhein-Westfalen

Rheinland-Pfalz

Saarland

Sachsen

Sachsen-Anhalt

Schleswig-Holstein

Thüringen

What does a Gewerbeaufsichtsamt do?

The Gewerbeaufsichtsamt (trade supervisory office) is the state authority that enforces occupational health and safety law in companies. Its inspectors visit workplaces, review documentation, and check whether employers comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (ArbSchG), the Working Hours Act (ArbZG), and the Ordinance on Workplaces. A central duty is verifying the Gefährdungsbeurteilung (risk assessment) under §5 ArbSchG - including the assessment of psychological stress (§5 Para. 3 No. 6).

Powers and fines of the Gewerbeaufsicht

The Gewerbeaufsicht may enter business premises without prior notice, request documents, interview employees, and issue binding orders. If a company lacks a proper risk assessment, the authority can impose fines of up to €30,000 per violation under §25 ArbSchG; in serious cases criminal liability under §26 ArbSchG applies. The psychological risk assessment is now a standard checklist item during inspections.

How the Gewerbeaufsichtsamt is organised

Germany has no single federal Gewerbeaufsichtsamt - supervision is organised at state (Bundesland) level, and names differ: "Gewerbeaufsichtsamt", "Amt für Arbeitsschutz", "Staatliches Amt für Arbeitsschutz", "Regierungspräsidium" (e.g. Hesse, Baden-Württemberg), or "LAGetSi" in Berlin. Use the directory above to find the office responsible for the location of your business premises.

What happens during an inspection?

An inspection usually begins with a review of your documented risk assessments and follow-up measures. Inspectors check whether all employee groups and all six GDA design areas are covered, whether psychological stress was assessed, and whether measures were implemented and reviewed. A complete, up-to-date psychological risk assessment is the single best preparation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Gewerbeaufsichtsamt (trade supervisory authority)?

A Gewerbeaufsichtsamt is a German state authority responsible for enforcing occupational health and safety law. It inspects companies to ensure compliance with the German Occupational Health Act (ArbSchG), including the obligation to conduct a psychological risk assessment under §5 Para. 3 No. 6 ArbSchG.

Can a Gewerbeaufsichtsamt fine my company?

Yes. If an inspection reveals that an employer has not conducted a proper Gefährdungsbeurteilung (risk assessment), the authority can issue warnings, orders, and fines of up to €30,000 per violation under §25 ArbSchG. Intentional or repeated violations can result in higher penalties.

Does the Gewerbeaufsichtsamt inspect psychological risk assessment?

Yes. Since the GDA Psyche Programme, psychological risk assessment (Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung, GB Psych) has become a primary inspection focus. Inspectors check whether employers have documented a complete assessment covering all six GDA design areas.

How do I prepare for a Gewerbeaufsichtsamt inspection?

You should have a documented, up-to-date Gefährdungsbeurteilung covering all work groups and all six GDA areas - including psychological stress. SafeMind helps you create a GDA-compliant psychological risk assessment that generates the documentation you need for an inspection.

Which Gewerbeaufsichtsamt is responsible for my company?

The responsible authority depends on the location of your business premises (not your head office). Use this directory to find the authority for your state and city. In Germany, Gewerbeaufsichtsämter are organised at state (Bundesland) level - see the list below.

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