Labour Inspection Niedersachsen
Lower Saxony has ten State Trade Inspectorates (Braunschweig, Celle, Cuxhaven, Emden, Göttingen, Hannover, Hildesheim, Lüneburg, Oldenburg, Osnabrück), which together provide comprehensive coverage of the entire state. The Hildesheim location additionally hosts central support units for hazardous substances law and load securing.
Primary State Law
The Ordinance on Responsibilities in the Fields of Occupational Safety, Immission Control, Explosives, Genetic Engineering and Radiation Protection Law designates the State Trade Inspectorates as the competent authorities for enforcing the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act in Lower Saxony.
Special Features of Niedersachsen
- Ten trade inspectorates providing comprehensive coverage across the entire state
- Central support units for hazardous substances law (ZUS AGG) and load securing (ZUS LLGS) in Hildesheim
- Focus areas: agriculture, automotive industry (VW region) and offshore wind energy
All 10 offices in Niedersachsen
Gewerbeaufsichtsamt Hannover
Hannover
Phone: 0511 9096-0
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung (GDA-Schwerpunkt)
DetailsGewerbeaufsichtsamt Braunschweig
Braunschweig
Phone: 0531 35476-0
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung in Produktionsbetrieben
DetailsGewerbeaufsichtsamt Oldenburg
Oldenburg
Phone: 0441 799-0
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung in Pflege und Gesundheit
DetailsGewerbeaufsichtsamt Osnabrück
Osnabrück
Phone: 0541 503-500
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung nach §5 ArbSchG
DetailsGewerbeaufsichtsamt Lüneburg
Lüneburg
Phone: 04131 15-1400
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung in Dienstleistungsbetrieben
DetailsGewerbeaufsichtsamt Göttingen
Göttingen
Phone: 0551 5070-01
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung in Universitäten und Forschungseinrichtungen
DetailsGewerbeaufsichtsamt Celle
Celle
Phone: 05141 755-0
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung nach §5 ArbSchG
DetailsGewerbeaufsichtsamt Cuxhaven
Cuxhaven
Phone: 04721 506-200
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung nach §5 ArbSchG
DetailsGewerbeaufsichtsamt Emden
Emden
Phone: 04921 9217-0
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung nach §5 ArbSchG
DetailsGewerbeaufsichtsamt Hildesheim
Hildesheim
Phone: 05121 163-0
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung nach §5 ArbSchG
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trade inspectorate offices does Niedersachsen have?
Niedersachsen has 10 offices responsible for occupational health and safety supervision. These are organised as State Trade Inspectorates and implement the GDA Psyche Programme across the entire state.
Which law governs risk assessment in Niedersachsen?
The primary state law in Niedersachsen is ZustVO-Umwelt-Arbeitsschutz. The Ordinance on Responsibilities in the Fields of Occupational Safety, Immission Control, Explosives, Genetic Engineering and Radiation Protection Law designates the State Trade Inspectorates as the competent authorities for enforcing the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act 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 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 Niedersachsen inspected?
Under the GDA Psyche Programme, 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.