Labour Inspection Bayern
In Bavaria, trade inspection is organised at the seven district governments (Bezirksregierungen): each administrative district has exactly one trade inspectorate, based in Munich (Upper Bavaria), Landshut (Lower Bavaria), Regensburg (Upper Palatinate), Coburg (Upper Franconia), Nuremberg (Middle Franconia), Würzburg (Lower Franconia) and Augsburg (Swabia). Each office covers its entire administrative district; there are no separate local offices below district level.
Primary State Law
Bavaria has no separate state occupational safety act. The trade inspectorates at the district governments enforce the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (ArbSchG) and its ordinances; responsibility is assigned to the district governments under state law.
Special Features of Bayern
- Seven trade inspectorates, organisationally attached to the district governments
- Each office covers one complete administrative district
- Jurisdiction overview at gewerbeaufsicht.bayern.de
All 7 offices in Bayern
Gewerbeaufsichtsamt der Regierung von Oberbayern
München
Phone: 089 2176-1
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung (§5 Abs. 3 Nr. 6 ArbSchG)
DetailsGewerbeaufsichtsamt der Regierung von Schwaben
Augsburg
Phone: 0821 327-01
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung und GDA-Konformität
DetailsGewerbeaufsichtsamt der Regierung von Mittelfranken
Nürnberg
Phone: 0911 928-2900
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung nach §5 ArbSchG
DetailsGewerbeaufsichtsamt der Regierung von Unterfranken
Würzburg
Phone: 0931 380-00
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung und GDA-Konformität
DetailsGewerbeaufsichtsamt der Regierung der Oberpfalz
Regensburg
Phone: 0941 5680-0
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung
DetailsGewerbeaufsichtsamt der Regierung von Niederbayern
Landshut
Phone: 0871 808-01
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung in Pflege und Gesundheitswesen
DetailsGewerbeaufsichtsamt der Regierung von Oberfranken
Coburg
Phone: 0921 604-0
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung
DetailsPreparing for an inspection?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trade inspectorate offices does Bayern have?
Bayern has 7 offices responsible for occupational health and safety supervision. These are organised as Trade Inspectorates at the District Governments and implement the GDA Psyche Programme across the entire state.
Which law governs risk assessment in Bayern?
The primary state law in Bayern is ArbSchG (Bund). Bavaria has no separate state occupational safety act. The trade inspectorates at the district governments enforce the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (ArbSchG) and its ordinances; responsibility is assigned to the district governments under state law. 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 Trade Inspectorates at the District Governments in Bayern inspect?
The Trade Inspectorates at the District Governments in Bayern 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 Bayern inspected?
Under the GDA Psyche Programme, at least 5% of all companies in Bayern 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 Bayern finds deficiencies?
If the Trade Inspectorates at the District Governments in Bayern 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.