The Workplace Ordinance (ArbStättV) specifies the requirements of the Occupational Safety Act for workplace design.
Relevance for Psychological Stress
ArbStättV addresses several factors that influence psychological stress:
§3a Risk Assessment:
- Consideration of psychological stress
- Integration in workplace design
Annex: Workplace Requirements:
- Lighting and visual connection to outside
- Room temperature and ventilation
- Noise and acoustic design
- Traffic routes and escape routes
- Break and standby rooms
Connection to Psychological Stress Factors
The work environment according to ArbStättV directly influences:
- Concentration (noise, lighting)
- Well-being (room climate, design)
- Social contacts (room layout, break rooms)
- Stress experience (cramping, disorder)
Technical Rules for Workplaces (ASR)
ASR specify the ArbStättV:
- ASR A3.4: Lighting
- ASR A3.5: Room temperature
- ASR A3.7: Noise
Integration in SafeMind
SafeMind captures all relevant ArbStättV factors in the "Work Environment" area and enables integrated assessment.