The Works Constitution Act (BetrVG) regulates the co-determination and participation of the works council in German companies - including in risk assessment.
Relevant Paragraphs for GBU Psych
§87 Para. 1 No. 7 BetrVG (Co-determination):
- Health protection regulations
- Co-determination in risk assessment
- Introduction of surveys
§89 BetrVG (Occupational safety):
- Monitoring of occupational safety regulations
- Participation in inspections
- Consultation by occupational safety authorities
§80 Para. 1 No. 1 BetrVG (General tasks):
- Monitoring implementation of laws
- Including Occupational Safety Act
Co-determination in GBU Psych
The works council has co-determination rights regarding:
- Selection of assessment instrument
- Conducting employee surveys
- Evaluation and interpretation of results
- Derivation and implementation of measures
Cooperation in Practice
Successful GBU Psych requires:
- Early involvement of works council
- Transparent communication
- Joint measure development
- Trustworthy handling of data
SafeMind and Works Council
SafeMind supports cooperation with the works council through transparent processes, anonymous surveys and traceable evaluations.