The German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) is the umbrella organization of commercial professional associations (Berufsgenossenschaften) and accident insurance funds. It develops regulations and supports companies in prevention.
Tasks of DGUV
- Prevention: Prevention of work accidents and occupational diseases
- Rehabilitation: Recovery after work accidents
- Compensation: Benefits for work accidents and occupational diseases
- Research: Scientific basis for prevention
DGUV Regulations
The DGUV regulatory framework includes:
- DGUV Regulations: Binding accident prevention regulations
- DGUV Rules: Specification of state regulations
- DGUV Information: Action guides and practical examples
- DGUV Principles: Requirements for testing
Relevant DGUV Publications for Psychological Stress
- DGUV Information 206-001: Stress at work
- DGUV Information 206-007: Ideas meetings
- DGUV Information 206-026: Psychological risk assessment
Membership
All companies in Germany are automatically members of a professional association (BG) and thus part of the DGUV system.
DGUV and SafeMind
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