Labour Inspection Brandenburg
In Brandenburg, the Occupational Safety Department of the State Office for Occupational Safety, Consumer Protection and Health (LAVG) provides comprehensive occupational safety supervision. It is organised into three regional divisions (West, East, South) across five office locations: Potsdam and Neuruppin (West), Frankfurt (Oder) and Eberswalde (East), and Cottbus (South). The formerly independent State Office for Occupational Safety (LAS) merged into the LAVG in 2016.
Primary State Law
The Occupational Safety Responsibility Ordinance (ASZV) designates the LAVG as the competent authority for enforcing the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act in Brandenburg (mining operations: State Office for Mining, Geology and Raw Materials).
Special Features of Brandenburg
- Three regional divisions (West, East, South) across five office locations for comprehensive coverage
- Since 2016, occupational safety bundled with consumer protection and health in one authority
- Focus on agriculture, logistics and growing digital economy (Berlin outskirts)
All 3 offices in Brandenburg
LAVG Brandenburg – Arbeitsschutz, Regionalbereich West
Potsdam
Phone: 0331 8683-444
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung nach §5 ArbSchG
DetailsLAVG Brandenburg – Arbeitsschutz, Regionalbereich Ost
Frankfurt (Oder)
Phone: 0331 8683-444
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung in KMU
DetailsLAVG Brandenburg – Arbeitsschutz, Regionalbereich Süd
Cottbus
Phone: 0331 8683-444
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung nach §5 ArbSchG
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trade inspectorate offices does Brandenburg have?
Brandenburg has 3 offices responsible for occupational health and safety supervision. These are organised as State Office for Occupational Safety, Consumer Protection and Health (LAVG) and implement the GDA Psyche Programme across the entire state.
Which law governs risk assessment in Brandenburg?
The primary state law in Brandenburg is ASZV Brandenburg. The Occupational Safety Responsibility Ordinance (ASZV) designates the LAVG as the competent authority for enforcing the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act in Brandenburg (mining operations: State Office for Mining, Geology and Raw Materials). 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 State Office for Occupational Safety, Consumer Protection and Health (LAVG) in Brandenburg inspect?
The State Office for Occupational Safety, Consumer Protection and Health (LAVG) in Brandenburg 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 Brandenburg inspected?
Under the GDA Psyche Programme, at least 5% of all companies in Brandenburg 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 Brandenburg finds deficiencies?
If the State Office for Occupational Safety, Consumer Protection and Health (LAVG) in Brandenburg 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.