Labour Inspection Baden-Württemberg
In Baden-Württemberg, occupational health and safety supervision is organised in two tiers: the 44 city and district administrations act as lower administrative authorities carrying out routine occupational safety supervision, while the four regional government offices (Stuttgart, Karlsruhe, Freiburg, Tübingen) exercise technical oversight and are responsible for special matters such as IE plants, major-hazard facilities, market surveillance, radiation protection, maternity protection and home work. In total, around 400,000 companies with over 5 million employees are covered.
Primary State Law
The Occupational Safety Act Responsibility Ordinance (ArbSchGZuVO) determines which authority – city/district administration or regional government office – is responsible for which tasks under the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act.
Special Features of Baden-Württemberg
- Two-tier structure: 44 city and district administrations plus four regional government offices
- Regional government offices responsible for maternity protection, home work, market surveillance and radiation protection
- Central information portal at gewerbeaufsicht.baden-wuerttemberg.de
All 4 offices in Baden-Württemberg
Regierungspräsidium Stuttgart (Gewerbeaufsicht)
Stuttgart
Phone: 0711 904-0
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung (§5 Abs. 3 Nr. 6 ArbSchG)
DetailsRegierungspräsidium Karlsruhe (Gewerbeaufsicht)
Karlsruhe
Phone: 0721 926-0
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung nach §5 ArbSchG
DetailsRegierungspräsidium Freiburg (Gewerbeaufsicht)
Freiburg im Breisgau
Phone: 0761 208-0
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung (§5 Abs. 3 Nr. 6 ArbSchG)
DetailsRegierungspräsidium Tübingen (Gewerbeaufsicht)
Tübingen
Phone: 07071 757-0
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung nach §5 ArbSchG
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trade inspectorate offices does Baden-Württemberg have?
Baden-Württemberg has 4 offices responsible for occupational health and safety supervision. These are organised as Regional government offices and lower administrative authorities and implement the GDA Psyche Programme across the entire state.
Which law governs risk assessment in Baden-Württemberg?
The primary state law in Baden-Württemberg is ArbSchGZuVO BW. The Occupational Safety Act Responsibility Ordinance (ArbSchGZuVO) determines which authority – city/district administration or regional government office – is responsible for which tasks under the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act. In addition, the federal Occupational Safety Act (ArbSchG §5 Para. 3 No. 6) requires all employers to include psychological stress in their risk assessment.
What do the Regional government offices and lower administrative authorities in Baden-Württemberg inspect?
The Regional government offices and lower administrative authorities in Baden-Württemberg inspect companies for compliance with the Occupational Safety Act (ArbSchG). The primary focus in the GDA Psyche Programme is the psychological risk assessment (GB Psych), checking whether employers have documented a complete assessment covering all six GDA design areas for all employee groups.
How often is a company in Baden-Württemberg inspected?
Under the GDA Psyche Programme, at least 5% of all companies in Baden-Württemberg are inspected annually. The actual frequency depends on company size, sector and previous compliance. Companies with documented deficiencies can be re-inspected within a shorter period.
What happens if an inspection in Baden-Württemberg finds deficiencies?
If the Regional government offices and lower administrative authorities in Baden-Württemberg find that the psychological risk assessment is missing or incomplete, they can issue an order to remedy the deficiency within a set deadline. If the order is not complied with, fines of up to €30,000 per violation (§25 ArbSchG) can be imposed. Intentional or repeated violations may result in higher penalties or criminal proceedings.