Labour Inspection Baden-Württemberg
In Baden-Württemberg, occupational health and safety supervision is distributed across four regional government offices (Regierungspräsidien): Stuttgart, Karlsruhe, Freiburg and Tübingen. Each office has its own occupational safety department (Referat 54) that monitors companies for compliance with the ArbSchG. Baden-Württemberg offers one of the most comprehensive advisory services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany.
Primary State Law
The State Act on Public Health Services (LMSVG) regulates the responsibilities of state authorities in the area of occupational safety and supplements the federal ArbSchG with state-specific administrative regulations.
Special Features of Baden-Württemberg
- Extensive advisory services specifically for SMEs with free initial consultations
- Digital reporting portals for workplace accidents and occupational diseases in all four regional offices
- Close cooperation with the Unfallkasse Baden-Württemberg on GB Psych inspections
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 implement the GDA programme 2024–2028 across the entire state.
Which law governs risk assessment in Baden-Württemberg?
The primary state law in Baden-Württemberg is LMSVG BW. The State Act on Public Health Services (LMSVG) regulates the responsibilities of state authorities in the area of occupational safety and supplements the federal ArbSchG with state-specific administrative regulations. 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 in Baden-Württemberg inspect?
The Regional Government Offices in Baden-Württemberg inspect companies for compliance with the Occupational Safety Act (ArbSchG). The primary focus in the GDA programme 2024–2028 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 programme 2024–2028, 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 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.