An occupational safety system in accordance with ISO 45001 brings order to this area. It clearly defines responsibilities, creates traceable processes, and ensures that documentation is reliably maintained. Above all, however, it creates an attitude in which safety is a matter of course—because employees are involved and know that their protection matters.
A risk assessment is not a paper monster, but the heart of effective occupational safety. It shows where risks lurk in everyday work, whether on machines, with hazardous substances, or in organizational processes. Many companies underestimate its benefits: those who only superficially assess hazards miss the opportunity to truly prevent accidents.
With a systematic approach, risks are not only assessed but also minimized preventively. In concrete terms, this means ergonomically improved workplaces, safe access routes, tested machines, and clear procedures for handling hazardous substances. For your employees, this means less stress, more safety, and ultimately fewer days of absence. For your company, it means higher productivity and verifiable compliance with legal obligations.
Laws, regulations, and standards are constantly changing—we keep track of them all. Whether it’s energy, the environment, quality, or occupational safety, we support you in setting up and maintaining your legal register. This ensures that your company remains legally compliant and audit-proof at all times.
Occupational safety only works when knowledge is put into practice. Briefings and training are therefore much more than compulsory exercises: they enable employees to act and raise awareness of hazards. But this often fails in everyday life.
Presentations remain too abstract or documents end up unread in a folder.
We focus on practical teaching: at the machine, in the workshop, or in the laboratory. This way, employees learn directly how to use Personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly, how to store hazardous materials safely, or what steps to take in an emergency.
Managers, in turn, learn how to take responsibility and embed a culture of safety in their team.
The result: Instructions that are understood and employees who know what to do at the crucial moment, preventing accidents before they happen.
In occupational safety, the rule is: “Not documented = not done.” Companies must carry out risk assessments, provide evidence of training, and keep operating instructions up to date. This may sound like bureaucracy, but in practice it is your safety net, especially during inspections or in the event of damage.
If there is no evidence, it can be expensive and unpleasant: in the event of an accident at work, fines, claims for damages, or even criminal consequences for the management may be imposed. What’s more, without documented training, accusations that employees were not adequately protected can quickly arise.
We support you in using documentation as an efficient tool: Digital templates, clear responsibilities, and structured filing systems ensure that evidence is always at hand. This not only helps you meet legal requirements, but also reduces the daily workload for your teams.
A practical example: In a production plant, training for the safe use of presses is regularly documented. If an accident occurs, the company can immediately prove that the employees were trained. This not only reduces legal risks, but also strengthens the safety culture.
Technical measures and regulations alone are not enough to truly prevent accidents at work. A lived safety culture is crucial. Employees, managers, and occupational safety specialists must all pull together. When employees can openly address hazards and their ideas are heard in work committee meetings, practical solutions are developed before accidents occur.
Occupational safety should be more than just a mandatory obligation for companies. Such issues should not be brought to light only after an accident or an inquiry from the employers’ liability insurance association. This wastes time, causes stress, and costs money. In the worst case, the public prosecutor’s office gets involved. The internal and private environments can be greatly affected.
We help you establish occupational safety as an integral part of your corporate culture. This includes clear responsibilities, regular meetings, and a functioning reporting system for near misses and suggestions for improvement. This makes prevention measurable and your employees work more safely and relaxed.
A classic scenario from practice: an inspection reveals that safety training has not been documented. The consequences? Discussions with the employers’ liability insurance association, unnecessary effort, and the uneasy feeling that no one has an overview in an emergency.
This is exactly where structured occupational safety management comes in. We help companies to clearly define responsibilities, implement risk assessments in a practical manner, and keep records in such a way that they can be accessed at any time. This not only helps you avoid trouble in an emergency, but also creates a safety culture that is supported by everyone.
Your advantage: Instead of reacting to inquiries and inspections, you have occupational safety firmly under control – efficiently, legally compliant, and traceable.
“We don’t have time for training” is a phrase we often hear. But in an emergency, it becomes clear that a lack of knowledge costs far more than an hour in a seminar room, even if organizing shifts is time-consuming.
Targeted training enables your employees to act: from the correct behavior when handling hazardous substances to the safe use of machines and first aid measures. Managers also benefit, as they learn how to exemplify safety in the team and anchor it in their decisions.
We offer practical training courses and workshops that can be flexibly integrated into your everyday operations. This keeps your company legally on the safe side. It also strengthens the sense of responsibility and safety of every individual in your company.
The Platform for Waste Heat makes it possible for the first time to see where waste heat potential arises in Germany and how it can be utilized. Companies with a total annual final energy consumption of more than 2.5 GWh must store their waste heat data there. The information is publicly available and supports German authorities in heat planning in accordance with the new Heat Planning Act.
The aim is to prevent waste heat from going unused and instead to use it as an energy source for sustainable heating networks, based on the Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG), which came into force on November 17, 2023.
The accompanying information sheet explains the requirements, reporting channels, and deadlines in detail:
We help you to correctly implement your obligations – from data collection to publication.
Numerous companies already prioritize safety and health, but without tangible evidence, these efforts remain within the company. With ISO 45001 certification, the outside world is shown that occupational health and safety is not just an obligation, but a living practice.
The standard requires clear structures: risk assessments, responsibilities, measurable goals, and regular reviews.
We accompany you on the path to certification: from inventory to internal audits to external certification audits. This makes occupational health and safety plannable, verifiable, and a clear advantage for your company.
Companies are obliged to ensure the safety and health of their employees. This includes risk assessments, regular training, documentation, and the provision of safe work equipment. Those who are negligent in this regard risk not only fines, but also production losses and damage to their image.
Risk assessments are required by law and must always be up to date. There is no fixed interval. In practice, regular reviews are recommended, e.g., every 1 - 2 years.
A reassessment is always mandatory when working conditions change, e.g., due to:
Practical example: If a new control system is installed on a punching press, the safety functions of the machine change. This means that the risk assessment must be redone and the protective measures reviewed. The same applies if employees increasingly work on construction sites or at customer locations. The hazards here differ significantly from the usual operating environment. This makes it clear that a risk assessment is not a one-time document, but a living process that must evolve with your business.
Training must be provided at least once a year (Section 12 ArbSchG, Section 4 DGUV Regulation 1). Additional requirements apply in specific areas, such as:
Practical example: In a paint shop, employees must not only be instructed in the correct use of respiratory masks. They must also receive regular training in the safe handling of flammable solvents, otherwise there is a risk of serious accidents and fines.
In Germany, occupational safety is based on the Occupational Safety and Health Act (ArbSchG), the DGUV regulations of the professional associations, and specific ordinances such as the Workplace Ordinance (ArbStättV) or the Industrial Safety Ordinance (BetrSichV). Similar laws exist in other European countries.
For companies this means that they are obliged to assess hazards, introduce protective measures, and provide regular training for employees. Violations are punishable by fines or criminal penalties.
Responsibility lies with the management, which may delegate certain tasks to occupational safety specialists or company doctors. Safety officers or external occupational safety consultants also provide support.
Practical example: A medium-sized automotive supplier hires an external occupational safety specialist because it lacks the necessary expertise in-house. In doing so, it fulfills its obligations and at the same time benefits from specialist knowledge on safety-related aspects of machinery and hazardous substances.
Training is mandatory at least once a year, and more frequently in particularly hazardous fields of activity (e.g. construction sites, chemical plants). New employees must be instructed before starting work.
Tip: Document each training session with participant lists and content—otherwise, in the event of an inspection by the employers' liability insurance association, the rule is: “Not documented = not carried out.”
The risks vary depending on the industry, but common hazards include:
Practical example: In a printing company, an ergonomic analysis led to the introduction of pallet lifters. Result: Significantly fewer sick days due to back problems.
A professionally designed occupational safety system ensures:
Practical example: By implementing clear PPE rules and hygiene training, a company in the food industry was not only able to reduce accidents, but also pass its customers' audits without any problems.
The costs depend on the size of the company, the hazards involved, and the desired level of support. Smaller companies can start with basic support from external specialists, while larger companies often need their own occupational safety team.
Important: The costs are offset by significant savings. Every accident prevented not only saves fines and medical costs, but also project delays and damage to the company's image.
