Services · Safety engineering support

External occupational safety specialist for Bremen and Lower Saxony

Companies with employees need safety engineering support. I take on this role as an external occupational safety specialist, with clear agreements and measures that work in everyday operations.

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Typical reasons to get in touch

Cooperation often starts with one of these situations:

Unhappy with your current support?

You can't reach anyone or wait a long time for inspections? Switching is possible. The new occupational safety specialist must be appointed in writing (Section 2(1) DGUV Regulation 2) so that there is no gap.

Your safety specialist is leaving?

Whether retirement or end of contract: the duty to provide safety support continues. Plan the succession in good time so that documents, open measures and inspection dates are handed over properly.

The authorities have inspected?

After an inspection by the labour inspectorate or your accident insurance institution, there are often defects with a deadline. I help you plan, implement and document the measures.

Legal basis

Occupational Safety Act (ASiG)

The employer appoints occupational safety specialists (Section 5 ASiG). They advise the employer, inspect installations and work methods, inspect workplaces and promote safe behaviour (Section 6 ASiG).

DGUV Regulation 2

This accident prevention regulation defines what support looks like depending on company size. The appointment is made in writing (Section 2(1) DGUV Regulation 2).

Types of support

Smaller companies receive simplified support with help on the risk assessment and advice when needed. Larger companies have basic support with fixed hours plus a company-specific part.

New version

DGUV Regulation 2 has been revised. The accident insurance institutions introduce the new version on different dates. I clarify with you which thresholds and hours apply based on your institution.

What I take care of

  • Initial inspection

    We review workplaces, processes and documents and set priorities.

  • Regular inspections

    I identify defects, propose solutions and follow up on implementation with you.

  • Risk assessment

    I support you in preparing and updating it, step by step.

  • Advice on decisions

    For example on conversions, new machines, substances or protective equipment.

  • Safety committee

    I help prepare the meetings and contribute the results.

  • Reports and records

    You receive clear reports on my activities.

Process

How the support starts

  1. 01

    Initial call

    We clarify your industry, company size, accident insurance institution and goals.

  2. 02

    Quotation

    You receive a quotation matching the type of support.

  3. 03

    Appointment and first visit

    After the written appointment, I start with an on-site review.

  4. 04

    Ongoing support

    Inspections, advice and measures according to a clear plan.

Frequently asked questions about safety engineering support

Does a small company need an occupational safety specialist?

Yes. DGUV Regulation 2 applies to companies with employees. There are simplified forms of support for small companies. I am happy to clarify which one suits you.

What is the entrepreneur model?

An alternative type of support for smaller companies. The owner attends training and obtains advice when needed. Whether this is possible and up to what size is set by your accident insurance institution.

How many hours of support do I need?

For larger companies, basic support depends on the support group of your industry and the number of employees. A company-specific part is added, which you set with the safety specialist and the occupational physician.

Can support be provided digitally?

Partly. On-site presence remains the rule. Under the revised DGUV Regulation 2, part of the services can be provided digitally, for example by video.

Am I no longer responsible then?

You are. Responsibility for occupational safety remains with the employer (Section 3 ArbSchG). The safety specialist advises and supports you.

Do you also provide occupational medical care?

No. I am an occupational safety specialist. Occupational medical care is provided by an occupational physician, and I am happy to work with them.

Can I change my occupational safety specialist?

Yes. Notice periods follow from your existing contract. Appoint the new specialist in writing, ideally without a gap, and have the risk assessment, reports and inspection dates handed over.

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