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), established in 1997 and subordinate to the Senate Department for Labour, Social Affairs, Equality, Integration, Diversity and Anti-Discrimination. The authority supervises companies in Berlin and is also responsible for the technical safety and market surveillance of products.
Primary State Law
The 1997 act establishing the Berlin State Office for Health and Social Affairs and the State Office for Occupational Safety, Health Protection and Technical Safety is the organisational basis of LAGetSi. Substantive occupational safety law is set by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (ArbSchG), which LAGetSi enforces in Berlin.
Special Features of Berlin
- One central occupational safety authority for the entire state of Berlin
- Also responsible for technical product safety and market surveillance alongside occupational safety
- Subordinate authority of the Senate Department for Labour, Social Affairs, Equality, Integration, Diversity and Anti-Discrimination
All 1 office in Berlin
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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 Psyche Programme across the entire state.
Which law governs risk assessment in Berlin?
The primary state law in Berlin is Errichtungsgesetz LAGeSo/LAGetSi (1997). The 1997 act establishing the Berlin State Office for Health and Social Affairs and the State Office for Occupational Safety, Health Protection and Technical Safety is the organisational basis of LAGetSi. Substantive occupational safety law is set by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (ArbSchG), which LAGetSi enforces in Berlin. 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 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 Berlin inspected?
Under the GDA Psyche Programme, 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.