Collection of guidelines of the German Mutual Occupational Accident Insurance Association concerning occupational physicians Jurisdiction Germany Year 2001 Published in German Original/other title [German] Sammlung der bei der gewerblichen Berufsgenossenschaften erlassenen UVV Betriebsärzte Source Carl Heymanns Verlag KG, Luxemburgerstrasse 449, 50939 Köln, Germany, 1989-2001. Binder containing 35 guidelines. 349p. Serial number VBG 123 Descriptors [Primary] Germany, industrial physicians, occupational safety and health, small enterprises [Secondary] compendium, directive, health hazards, industries, information of personnel, medical supervision, qualifications, responsibilities of employers Subject category Occupational medicine, epidemiology Abstract In Germany, safety and health controls in SMEs need to be carried out by occupational physicians. In their guidance, the Mutual Occupational Accident Insurance Association define the responsibilities of employers with respect to occupational medicine as well as the scope of duties of occupational physicians active within the industrial sector. The present publication consists of a compilation of 35 rules that apply to the following industrial sectors: mining industry; quarries, ceramics and glass; gas, water and urban heating; foundries and rolling mills; metal construction and machinery; metals; precision mechanics and electrical equipment; chemicals; wood; paper; printing and paper processing; leather; textiles and clothing; food industry and catering; meat slaughtering; sugar; construction industry; wholesale distribution and warehousing; retail sales; administration; trams, suburban trains and railways; vehicle fleets; inland navigation; health and social services. Previous edition: VBG 123 (see CIS 93-12). CIS No. 04-12 Database ID 103021