Labour Inspection Thüringen
In Thuringia, the Thuringian State Office for Consumer Protection (TLV) takes on state occupational safety supervision through its occupational safety department (headquartered in Suhl) and four regional inspectorates (Nordhausen, Erfurt, Gera, 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 TLV bundles occupational safety with other consumer protection tasks.
Primary State Law
The Thuringian Ordinance on Occupational Safety Responsibilities (ThürASZustVO) designates the TLV as the competent authority for state occupational safety in the Free State of Thuringia.
Special Features of Thüringen
- Focus on Thuringian industry: optics (Zeiss/Jenoptik cluster in Jena), precision mechanics and automotive suppliers
- Occupational safety department headquartered in Suhl, combined with other consumer protection tasks at the TLV
- Four regional inspectorates (Nordhausen, Erfurt, Gera, Suhl) for comprehensive coverage
All 4 offices in Thüringen
TLV Suhl (Abteilung Arbeitsschutz)
Suhl
Phone: 0361 57-3814400
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung nach §5 ArbSchG
DetailsTLV Erfurt (Regionalinspektion Mittelthüringen)
Erfurt
Phone: 0361 37-88300
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung nach §5 ArbSchG
DetailsTLV Gera (Regionalinspektion Ostthüringen)
Gera
Phone: 0361 57-3814400
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung nach §5 ArbSchG
DetailsTLV Nordhausen (Regionalinspektion Nordthüringen)
Nordhausen
Phone: 0361 57-3814400
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung nach §5 ArbSchG
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trade inspectorate offices does Thüringen have?
Thüringen has 4 offices responsible for occupational health and safety supervision. These are organised as TLV (Thuringian State Office for Consumer Protection) and implement the GDA Psyche Programme across the entire state.
Which law governs risk assessment in Thüringen?
The primary state law in Thüringen is ThürASZustVO. The Thuringian Ordinance on Occupational Safety Responsibilities (ThürASZustVO) designates the TLV as the competent authority 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 TLV (Thuringian State Office for Consumer Protection) in Thüringen inspect?
The TLV (Thuringian State Office for Consumer Protection) in Thüringen 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 Thüringen inspected?
Under the GDA Psyche Programme, 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 TLV (Thuringian State Office for Consumer Protection) 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.