Labour Inspection Niedersachsen
Lower Saxony has six State Trade Inspectorates, each covering a very large area of responsibility. Each office is responsible for an area that in other federal states would be served by two or more authorities. The state has issued its own regulations on risk assessment that go beyond the federal minimum requirements.
Primary State Law
The Lower Saxony Personnel Representation Act (NdsPersVG) and the NdsGefABeurtV (regulation on risk assessment) form the state-specific framework for occupational safety tasks of the trade inspectorates in Lower Saxony.
Special Features of Niedersachsen
- Largest areas of responsibility per office in Germany
- Own Lower Saxon regulation on risk assessment beyond federal standard
- Focus areas: agriculture, automotive industry (VW region) and offshore wind energy
All 6 offices in Niedersachsen
Gewerbeaufsichtsamt Hannover
Hannover
Phone: 0511 9096-0
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung (GDA-Schwerpunkt)
DetailsGewerbeaufsichtsamt Braunschweig
Braunschweig
Phone: 0531 8822-0
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung in Produktionsbetrieben
DetailsGewerbeaufsichtsamt Oldenburg
Oldenburg
Phone: 0441 799-0
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung in Pflege und Gesundheit
DetailsGewerbeaufsichtsamt Osnabrück
Osnabrück
Phone: 0541 503-0
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung nach §5 ArbSchG
DetailsGewerbeaufsichtsamt Lüneburg
Lüneburg
Phone: 04131 15-0
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung in Dienstleistungsbetrieben
DetailsGewerbeaufsichtsamt Göttingen
Göttingen
Phone: 0551 5070-0
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung in Universitäten und Forschungseinrichtungen
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trade inspectorate offices does Niedersachsen have?
Niedersachsen has 6 offices responsible for occupational health and safety supervision. These are organised as State Trade Inspectorates and implement the GDA programme 2024–2028 across the entire state.
Which law governs risk assessment in Niedersachsen?
The primary state law in Niedersachsen is NdsPersVG. The Lower Saxony Personnel Representation Act (NdsPersVG) and the NdsGefABeurtV (regulation on risk assessment) form the state-specific framework for occupational safety tasks of the trade inspectorates in Lower Saxony. 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 Trade Inspectorates in Niedersachsen inspect?
The State Trade Inspectorates in Niedersachsen 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 Niedersachsen inspected?
Under the GDA programme 2024–2028, at least 5% of all companies in Niedersachsen 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 Niedersachsen finds deficiencies?
If the State Trade Inspectorates in Niedersachsen 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.