Labour Inspection Rheinland-Pfalz
In Rhineland-Palatinate, occupational health and safety is divided between two Structure and Approval Directorates (SGDs): SGD Nord (headquartered in Koblenz, with regional offices in Koblenz, Trier and Idar-Oberstein) and SGD Süd (headquartered in Neustadt an der Weinstraße, with regional offices in Neustadt and Mainz). The trade inspectorate bundles occupational safety and corporate environmental protection in one department. The area around Ludwigshafen is heavily influenced by the chemical industry (BASF), which places special demands on hazardous substance monitoring and risk assessment.
Primary State Law
Rhineland-Palatinate has no separate state occupational safety act. The trade inspectorates of the two SGDs enforce the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act, bundling this responsibility organisationally with corporate environmental protection.
Special Features of Rheinland-Pfalz
- Five regional offices across two SGDs for comprehensive supervision
- Combined responsibility: occupational safety and corporate environmental protection in one department
- Strong focus on chemical industry: hazardous substance monitoring in the BASF region Ludwigshafen
All 5 offices in Rheinland-Pfalz
SGD Nord Koblenz (Arbeitsschutz)
Koblenz
Phone: 0261 120-0
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung in KMU
DetailsSGD Nord Trier (Arbeitsschutz)
Trier
Phone: 0651 4601-0
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung in KMU und Saisonbetrieben
DetailsSGD Süd Neustadt (Arbeitsschutz)
Neustadt an der Weinstraße
Phone: 06321 99-0
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung in Chemiebetrieben
DetailsSGD Süd Mainz (Arbeitsschutz)
Mainz
Phone: 06131 96030-0
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung in Verwaltung und Dienstleistung
DetailsSGD Nord Idar-Oberstein (Arbeitsschutz)
Idar-Oberstein
Phone: 06781 565-0
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung in KMU
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trade inspectorate offices does Rheinland-Pfalz have?
Rheinland-Pfalz has 5 offices responsible for occupational health and safety supervision. These are organised as Structure and Approval Directorates (SGDs) and implement the GDA Psyche Programme across the entire state.
Which law governs risk assessment in Rheinland-Pfalz?
The primary state law in Rheinland-Pfalz is ArbSchG (Bund). Rhineland-Palatinate has no separate state occupational safety act. The trade inspectorates of the two SGDs enforce the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act, bundling this responsibility organisationally with corporate environmental protection. 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 Structure and Approval Directorates (SGDs) in Rheinland-Pfalz inspect?
The Structure and Approval Directorates (SGDs) in Rheinland-Pfalz 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 Rheinland-Pfalz inspected?
Under the GDA Psyche Programme, at least 5% of all companies in Rheinland-Pfalz 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 Rheinland-Pfalz finds deficiencies?
If the Structure and Approval Directorates (SGDs) in Rheinland-Pfalz 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.