Labour Inspection Hessen
In Hesse, occupational health and safety supervision is distributed across three regional government offices: Darmstadt, Gießen and Kassel, with a total of 7 locations (Kassel, Bad Hersfeld, Fulda, Gießen, Hadamar, Darmstadt, Frankfurt, Wiesbaden). Occupational safety administration is coordinated by the Hessian Ministry of Social Affairs. Psychological risk assessment is part of the nationwide GDA Psyche Programme.
Primary State Law
Hesse has no separate general state occupational safety act. The three regional government offices enforce the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act at a total of seven locations.
Special Features of Hessen
- Three regional government offices at a total of seven locations
- Coordinated by the Hessian Ministry of Social Affairs
- Assessment of physical and psychological strain including home office work (Wiesbaden location)
All 3 offices in Hessen
Regierungspräsidium Kassel (Arbeitsschutz)
Kassel
Phone: 0561 106-0
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung nach §5 ArbSchG
DetailsRegierungspräsidium Gießen (Arbeitsschutz)
Gießen
Phone: 0641 303-0
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung (GDA-Schwerpunkt)
DetailsRegierungspräsidium Darmstadt (Arbeitsschutz)
Darmstadt
Phone: 06151 12-0
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung (GDA-Arbeitsprogramm Psyche)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trade inspectorate offices does Hessen have?
Hessen has 3 offices responsible for occupational health and safety supervision. These are organised as Regional Government Offices and implement the GDA Psyche Programme across the entire state.
Which law governs risk assessment in Hessen?
The primary state law in Hessen is ArbSchG (Bund). Hesse has no separate general state occupational safety act. The three regional government offices enforce the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act at a total of seven locations. 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 Regional Government Offices in Hessen inspect?
The Regional Government Offices in Hessen 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 Hessen inspected?
Under the GDA Psyche Programme, at least 5% of all companies in Hessen 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 Hessen finds deficiencies?
If the Regional Government Offices in Hessen 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.