Labour Inspection Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the State Office for Health and Social Affairs (LAGuS), with locations in Rostock and Stralsund, takes on state occupational safety supervision. The LAGuS is a special feature in Germany as it combines health and social supervision with occupational safety tasks. Special inspection priorities are in agriculture, fisheries and seasonal tourism on the Baltic coast.
Primary State Law
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern applies the federal Occupational Safety Act (ArbSchG) directly without a separate state implementation act. Responsibility lies with the LAGuS as the superior state authority.
Special Features of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
- Combined authority: health and social supervision plus occupational safety under one roof
- Focus on agriculture, fisheries and seasonal tourism (Baltic coast)
- Special requirements for seasonal workers and harvest helpers
All 2 offices in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trade inspectorate offices does Mecklenburg-Vorpommern have?
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has 2 offices responsible for occupational health and safety supervision. These are organised as LAGuS (State Office for Health and Social Affairs) and implement the GDA programme 2024–2028 across the entire state.
Which law governs risk assessment in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern?
The primary state law in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is ArbSchG. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern applies the federal Occupational Safety Act (ArbSchG) directly without a separate state implementation act. Responsibility lies with the LAGuS as the superior state authority. 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 LAGuS (State Office for Health and Social Affairs) in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern inspect?
The LAGuS (State Office for Health and Social Affairs) in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern 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 Mecklenburg-Vorpommern inspected?
Under the GDA programme 2024–2028, at least 5% of all companies in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern 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 Mecklenburg-Vorpommern finds deficiencies?
If the LAGuS (State Office for Health and Social Affairs) in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern 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.