Occupational Safety and Health Act

The Act requires the employer to assess working conditions, take the necessary measures, review their effectiveness and document the assessment. It also governs the instruction of employees and their rights and duties.

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Reference

Reference: ArbSchG
Area: Employment and social security
Supervision: Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin, Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales
Publisher: Bundesministerium der Justiz, Gesetze im Internet
Checked: 2026-09-21

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Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin1 · Acts supervised Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales3 · Acts supervised

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What does the risk assessment require of the employer?Occupational Safety and Health Act, sections 5 and 6

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