Labour Inspection Bremen
Bremen has a single trade inspectorate: the Gewerbeaufsicht des Landes Bremen (occupational safety and immission control authority), a subordinate office of the Senator for Health, Women and Consumer Protection. It is responsible for both municipalities of the two-city state - Bremen and Bremerhaven (Bremerhaven office: Lange Straße 119) - and covers a broad spectrum of industrial, commercial and port businesses.
Primary State Law
Bremen has no separate state occupational safety act. The Bremen trade inspectorate enforces the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (ArbSchG) and its ordinances; responsibility is assigned to it under state law.
Special Features of Bremen
- One trade inspectorate for the smallest federal state, responsible for Bremen and Bremerhaven
- Occupational safety and immission control combined in one authority
- Also responsible for hazard protection (radiation protection, explosives law) and market surveillance
All 1 office in Bremen
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trade inspectorate offices does Bremen have?
Bremen has 1 office responsible for occupational health and safety supervision. These are organised as Trade Inspectorate of the State of Bremen and implement the GDA Psyche Programme across the entire state.
Which law governs risk assessment in Bremen?
The primary state law in Bremen is ArbSchG (Bund). Bremen has no separate state occupational safety act. The Bremen trade inspectorate enforces the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (ArbSchG) and its ordinances; responsibility is assigned to it 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 Inspectorate of the State of Bremen in Bremen inspect?
The Trade Inspectorate of the State of Bremen in Bremen 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 Bremen inspected?
Under the GDA Psyche Programme, at least 5% of all companies in Bremen 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 Bremen finds deficiencies?
If the Trade Inspectorate of the State of Bremen in Bremen 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.