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Workplace Structures Sifa

Sifa (Safety Specialist)

Specially trained specialist advising the employer on all occupational safety matters.

The Safety Specialist (Sifa) is a person appointed by the employer with special qualifications to support all occupational health and safety matters.

Legal Basis

According to §5 Occupational Safety Act (ASiG), every employer must appoint safety specialists. These must have special training.

Qualification

Sifas must meet the following requirements:

  • Engineer, technician or master craftsman
  • Safety-technical expertise (training)
  • Regular continuing education

Tasks of Sifa

Consulting:

  • Planning and design of workplaces
  • Procurement of work equipment
  • Introduction of new procedures

Inspection:

  • Monitoring of occupational safety measures
  • Inspections and controls
  • Accident analyses

Support in Risk Assessment:

  • Participation in implementation
  • Expert advice
  • Support with psychological GBU

Organizational Forms

  • Internal Sifa: Permanently employed in company
  • External Sifa: Support by external service providers
  • Inter-company services: For smaller companies

Sifa and Psychological Risk Assessment

Sifas often work with SafeMind:

  • Advice on instrument selection
  • Support in implementation
  • Accompanying measure implementation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Sifa?

Sifa stands for safety specialist (Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit). They advise the employer on all occupational safety matters and must be appointed in every company according to ASiG.

What is the difference between Sifa and FaSi?

There is no difference in meaning – both abbreviations refer to the safety specialist (Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit). "Sifa" is the officially recognized abbreviation according to BMAS and DGUV. "FaSi" is commonly used but not the legally designated term.

What is the difference between Sifa and safety representative (SiBe)?

The Sifa is a trained specialist with a legal advisory mandate under ASiG. The safety representative (SiBe) is an employee who takes on this role voluntarily without special training. The Sifa advises the employer, while the SiBe monitors compliance with safety regulations in daily work.

Does every company need a Sifa?

Yes, every employer must appoint a Sifa according to ASiG. For small companies, simplified support models through external services exist.

What role does Sifa have in psychological risk assessment?

Sifa supports planning, implementation and evaluation of risk assessment. They advise on selecting suitable instruments like SafeMind and accompany measure implementation.

Related Terms

SiBe

Workplace

Voluntary employee who monitors compliance with occupational safety regulations in the workplace.

ASiG

Legal

Regulates appointment of company doctors and safety specialists to support the employer.

Company Doctor

Workplace

Occupationally qualified physician advising the employer on health protection matters.

ASA

Workplace

Company committee for consulting on occupational safety matters, mandatory from 20 employees.

Risk Assessment

Legal

Systematic identification and evaluation of all hazards in the workplace - core obligation of the employer.

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