Labour Inspection Bremen
With a single trade inspectorate, Bremen has the smallest trade inspectorate in Germany. It is responsible for both municipalities of the two-city state — Bremen and Bremerhaven. Despite its size, the Bremen trade inspectorate covers a broad spectrum of industrial, commercial and port businesses and is fully integrated into the GDA programme 2024–2028.
Primary State Law
The Bremen Occupational Safety Act (BremArbSchG) regulates the responsibilities and powers of the Bremen trade inspectorate and contains specific rules for the city-state context with two separate municipalities.
Special Features of Bremen
- Smallest trade inspectorate in Germany – responsible for Bremen and Bremerhaven
- Special expertise in port operations and maritime commerce
- Focus on logistics, port economy and manufacturing industry
All 1 office in Bremen
Preparing for an inspection?
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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 programme 2024–2028 across the entire state.
Which law governs risk assessment in Bremen?
The primary state law in Bremen is BremArbSchG. The Bremen Occupational Safety Act (BremArbSchG) regulates the responsibilities and powers of the Bremen trade inspectorate and contains specific rules for the city-state context with two separate municipalities. 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 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 Bremen inspected?
Under the GDA programme 2024–2028, 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.