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Guidelines for supervisory action Source: GDA

Supervisory Practice

Under the umbrella of the Joint German Occupational Health and Safety Strategy (GDA), state occupational health and safety authorities and accident insurance institutions have reached a framework agreement on their cooperation in advising and monitoring companies.

To implement the joint occupational safety and health strategy, guidelines are agreed on how to carry out the advisory and monitoring activities. Guidelines have been developed to date on the following topics:

  • Consultation and supervision during the SARS-CoV-2 Epidemic
  • Occupational Health and Safety When Cooperating With Several Employers Under Contracts for Services
  • Risk assessment and documentation
  • Organisation of occupational health and safety
  • Consultation and supervision to counter mental stress in the workplace
  • Planning and executing construction projects
  • Minimising dust during construction