Labour Inspection Berlin
As a city-state, Berlin has a single central occupational safety authority: the State Office for Occupational Safety, Health Protection and Technical Safety (LAGetSi). LAGetSi is the only city-state full authority with its own investigation unit for workplace accidents and occupational diseases. The authority supervises all companies in Berlin and is also responsible for the technical safety of products.
Primary State Law
The LAGetSi Act regulates the tasks and powers of the State Office for Occupational Safety, Health Protection and Technical Safety Berlin and supplements the federal ArbSchG with Berlin-specific administrative structures.
Special Features of Berlin
- Only city-state full authority with its own workplace accident investigation unit
- Also responsible for technical product safety alongside occupational safety
- Special inspection focus on service sector, public administration and creative industries
All 1 office in Berlin
Preparing for an inspection?
SafeMind creates your GDA-compliant psychological risk assessment — the documentation that LAGetSi (State Office for Occupational Safety, Health Protection and Technical Safety) in Berlin expect. Setup takes 3 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many trade inspectorate offices does Berlin have?
Berlin has 1 office responsible for occupational health and safety supervision. These are organised as LAGetSi (State Office for Occupational Safety, Health Protection and Technical Safety) and implement the GDA programme 2024–2028 across the entire state.
Which law governs risk assessment in Berlin?
The primary state law in Berlin is LAGetSi-Gesetz. The LAGetSi Act regulates the tasks and powers of the State Office for Occupational Safety, Health Protection and Technical Safety Berlin and supplements the federal ArbSchG with Berlin-specific administrative structures. 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 LAGetSi (State Office for Occupational Safety, Health Protection and Technical Safety) in Berlin inspect?
The LAGetSi (State Office for Occupational Safety, Health Protection and Technical Safety) in Berlin 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 Berlin inspected?
Under the GDA programme 2024–2028, at least 5% of all companies in Berlin 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 Berlin finds deficiencies?
If the LAGetSi (State Office for Occupational Safety, Health Protection and Technical Safety) in Berlin 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.