Labour Inspection Saarland
Saarland is the smallest territorial state in Germany and has consolidated occupational safety into a single central authority: the State Office for Environmental and Occupational Safety (LAU). The LAU combines environmental and occupational safety under one roof, enabling short decision-making paths and being particularly relevant for companies falling under both immission control and occupational safety law.
Primary State Law
The Saarland State Soil Protection Act (SLBG) and state-specific occupational safety regulations form the legal framework for the LAU Saarland's combined environmental and occupational safety supervision.
Special Features of Saarland
- Smallest territorial state: a single central authority for occupational and environmental safety
- Short decision-making paths through consolidated responsibilities in the LAU
- Focus on steel production and the Saarland automotive industry
All 1 office in Saarland
Preparing for an inspection?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trade inspectorate offices does Saarland have?
Saarland has 1 office responsible for occupational health and safety supervision. These are organised as State Office for Environmental and Occupational Safety (LAU) and implement the GDA programme 2024–2028 across the entire state.
Which law governs risk assessment in Saarland?
The primary state law in Saarland is SLBG. The Saarland State Soil Protection Act (SLBG) and state-specific occupational safety regulations form the legal framework for the LAU Saarland's combined environmental and occupational safety supervision. 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 Office for Environmental and Occupational Safety (LAU) in Saarland inspect?
The State Office for Environmental and Occupational Safety (LAU) in Saarland 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 Saarland inspected?
Under the GDA programme 2024–2028, at least 5% of all companies in Saarland 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 Saarland finds deficiencies?
If the State Office for Environmental and Occupational Safety (LAU) in Saarland 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.