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Guidance for safer decisions.
Detailed articles covering the starting situation, technical foundations, common mistakes, practical examples, checklists and frequently asked questions.
When does a company need an occupational safety specialist?
Appointment, service models, documents and common mistakes when organising occupational safety support in Germany.
Read more →InsightBasic support under DGUV Regulation 2 explained
A practical explanation of basic and company-specific support under German DGUV Regulation 2.
Read more →InsightExternal occupational safety specialist: process, cost factors and documents
Commissioning an external occupational safety specialist in Germany: process, cost factors and required documents.
Read more →InsightSafety and health coordinator: duties and boundaries of liability
Duties and boundaries of a German SiGeKo under the Construction Site Ordinance.
Read more →InsightScaffolding coordination: who is responsible for what?
Responsibilities, interfaces, handover and common mistakes in scaffolding coordination.
Read more →InsightWhat clients should prepare before a turnaround or shutdown
Prepare a turnaround or shutdown: roles, contractors, rules, logistics, reporting and mobilisation checklist.
Read more →InsightHSE manager, HSE supervisor and safety officer: what is the difference?
Compare HSE manager, HSE supervisor and operational safety officer roles.
Read more →InsightChecklist for selecting external HSEQ specialists
Select external HSEQ specialists: qualifications, experience, engagement model, interview and evidence checks.
Read more →InsightWork equipment inspections: who sets the intervals?
Set inspection intervals for work equipment: responsibility, risk assessment, competent person and records.
Read more →InsightContractor coordination on major construction sites
Contractor coordination on major sites: responsibilities, interfaces, induction, escalation and action tracking.
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