The Occupational Safety Committee (ASA) is a company committee for consulting on all occupational safety and accident prevention matters. It is mandatory according to §11 ASiG in companies with more than 20 employees.
Composition
The ASA consists of:
- Employer or representative
- Two works council members
- Company doctor(s)
- Safety specialist(s)
- Safety officers
Meetings
- At least four times yearly (quarterly)
- Documentation of results
- Involvement of all occupational safety stakeholders
Tasks
The ASA advises on:
- State of occupational safety in the company
- Results of risk assessments
- Accidents and near-misses
- Occupational safety measures
- Health promotion
Psychological Stress in ASA
The ASA is the ideal body for psychological risk assessment:
- Planning and coordinating the approach
- Presentation of results
- Discussion of measures
- Accompanying implementation
Significance for Companies
An active ASA:
- Bundles occupational safety competence
- Promotes cooperation
- Improves decision quality
- Increases acceptance of measures