Labour Inspection Sachsen
In Saxony, the State Directorate Saxony (headquartered in Chemnitz, Department 5 Occupational Safety and Market Surveillance) takes on state occupational safety supervision at four locations (Dresden, Chemnitz, Bautzen, Leipzig). The focus is on manufacturing, mechanical engineering and the electrical industry, which are traditionally strongly represented in Saxony. The supreme occupational safety authority is the Saxon State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Labour, Energy and Climate Protection; the Saxon Supreme Mining Authority is responsible for mining operations.
Primary State Law
The Saxon Occupational Safety Responsibility Ordinance (SächsArbSchZuVO) designates the State Directorate Saxony (and, for mining operations, the Saxon Supreme Mining Authority) as the competent authority for enforcing the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act.
Special Features of Sachsen
- Four locations (Dresden, Chemnitz, Bautzen, Leipzig) for comprehensive coverage
- Focus on manufacturing: mechanical engineering, electrical, automotive suppliers
- State Directorate headquartered in Chemnitz
All 4 offices in Sachsen
Landesdirektion Sachsen Dresden
Dresden
Phone: 0351 825-0
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung in Hightech- und Halbleiterindustrie
DetailsLandesdirektion Sachsen Chemnitz
Chemnitz
Phone: 0371 4599-0
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung in Industriebetrieben
DetailsLandesdirektion Sachsen Leipzig
Leipzig
Phone: 0341 977-0
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung in Logistik und E-Commerce
DetailsLandesdirektion Sachsen Bautzen
Bautzen
Phone: 03591 273400
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung nach §5 ArbSchG
DetailsPreparing for an inspection?
SafeMind creates your GDA-compliant psychological risk assessment - the documentation that State Directorate Saxony in Sachsen expect. Setup takes 3 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many trade inspectorate offices does Sachsen have?
Sachsen has 4 offices responsible for occupational health and safety supervision. These are organised as State Directorate Saxony and implement the GDA Psyche Programme across the entire state.
Which law governs risk assessment in Sachsen?
The primary state law in Sachsen is SächsArbSchZuVO. The Saxon Occupational Safety Responsibility Ordinance (SächsArbSchZuVO) designates the State Directorate Saxony (and, for mining operations, the Saxon Supreme Mining Authority) as the competent authority for enforcing the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act. 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 Directorate Saxony in Sachsen inspect?
The State Directorate Saxony in Sachsen 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 Sachsen inspected?
Under the GDA Psyche Programme, at least 5% of all companies in Sachsen 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 Sachsen finds deficiencies?
If the State Directorate Saxony in Sachsen 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.