The Occupational Safety Act (ASiG) regulates occupational medical and safety-technical support for companies by specialists.
Core Content of ASiG
ASiG obliges employers to appoint:
- Company doctors (§2 ASiG)
- Safety specialists (§5 ASiG)
These support the employer in all occupational safety matters.
Tasks According to ASiG
Company doctors:
- Occupational medical advice
- Examinations and inspections
- Assessment of health hazards
- Advice on psychological stress
Safety specialists (Sifa):
- Safety-technical advice
- Support with risk assessment
- Inspection of work equipment
- Training and instruction
Relevance for GBU Psych
Company doctors and Sifas are important partners in:
- Planning risk assessment
- Selecting suitable instruments
- Interpreting results
- Developing measures
Alternative Support Models
- Regular support: Fixed deployment times by company size
- Alternative support: For small businesses up to 50 employees
SafeMind can efficiently support the work of company doctors and Sifas in the area of psychological stress.