The documentation requirement according to §6 ArbSchG obliges employers to record the results of risk assessment in writing.
Legal Basis
§6 Para. 1 ArbSchG requires documentation of:
- Result of risk assessment
- Defined occupational safety measures
- Result of measure verification
What Must Be Documented?
Basic documentation:
- Assessed work areas/activities
- Identified hazards
- Hazard evaluation
- Defined measures
- Implementation deadlines
- Responsibilities
For psychological stress additionally:
- Assessment instruments used
- Participation rates in surveys
- Evaluation results
- Derived measures
- Effectiveness verification
Storage
- No legal retention period defined
- Recommendation: At least until next update
- Practice: Permanent digital archiving recommended
Consequences of Inadequate Documentation
- Fines during inspections
- Burden of proof reversal in damage cases
- Demands from professional associations
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