Labour Inspection Brandenburg
In Brandenburg, the State Office for Occupational Safety (LAS), headquartered in Potsdam with several branch offices, provides comprehensive occupational safety supervision. The LAS cooperates closely with the Berlin trade inspectorate (LAGetSi), as many companies operate across borders in the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan region. Brandenburg's sparsely populated area structure places special demands on mobile inspection activities.
Primary State Law
The Brandenburg Occupational Safety Act (BbgArbSchG) regulates the organisation of state occupational safety authorities in Brandenburg and contains special requirements for supervision in sparsely populated areas.
Special Features of Brandenburg
- Close cooperation with Berlin trade inspectorate LAGetSi for cross-border companies
- Mobile inspection teams for the large, sparsely populated region
- Focus on agriculture, logistics and growing digital economy (Berlin outskirts)
All 2 offices in Brandenburg
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trade inspectorate offices does Brandenburg have?
Brandenburg has 2 offices responsible for occupational health and safety supervision. These are organised as State Office for Occupational Safety (LAS) and implement the GDA programme 2024–2028 across the entire state.
Which law governs risk assessment in Brandenburg?
The primary state law in Brandenburg is BbgArbSchG. The Brandenburg Occupational Safety Act (BbgArbSchG) regulates the organisation of state occupational safety authorities in Brandenburg and contains special requirements for supervision in sparsely populated areas. 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 (LAS) in Brandenburg inspect?
The State Office for Occupational Safety (LAS) in Brandenburg 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 Brandenburg inspected?
Under the GDA programme 2024–2028, 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 (LAS) 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.