Labour Inspection Thüringen
In Thuringia, the Thuringian State Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (TLVS) takes on state occupational safety supervision through its occupational safety department and branch offices in Erfurt, Jena and Suhl. The Free State is characterised by optics, precision mechanics and the automotive supply industry, which place special demands on ergonomics, noise protection and psychological risk assessment. The TLVS is a combined authority that unites consumer protection, food safety and occupational safety.
Primary State Law
The Thuringian Occupational Safety Jurisdiction Act (ThürArbSchZustG) regulates the responsibilities of the TLVS and its branch offices for state occupational safety in the Free State of Thuringia.
Special Features of Thüringen
- Focus on Thuringian industry: optics (Zeiss/Jenoptik cluster), precision mechanics and automotive suppliers
- Combined authority: consumer protection, food safety and occupational safety in TLVS
- Branch offices in Erfurt, Jena and Suhl for regional coverage of the Free State
All 1 office in Thüringen
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trade inspectorate offices does Thüringen have?
Thüringen has 1 office responsible for occupational health and safety supervision. These are organised as TLVS (Thuringian State Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety) and implement the GDA programme 2024–2028 across the entire state.
Which law governs risk assessment in Thüringen?
The primary state law in Thüringen is ThürArbSchZustG. The Thuringian Occupational Safety Jurisdiction Act (ThürArbSchZustG) regulates the responsibilities of the TLVS and its branch offices for state occupational safety in the Free State of Thuringia. 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 TLVS (Thuringian State Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety) in Thüringen inspect?
The TLVS (Thuringian State Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety) in Thüringen 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 Thüringen inspected?
Under the GDA programme 2024–2028, at least 5% of all companies in Thüringen 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 Thüringen finds deficiencies?
If the TLVS (Thuringian State Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety) in Thüringen 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.