Law to enact the EU framework directive and further directives on occupational health and safety Jurisdiction Germany Year 1996 Published in German Original/other title [German] Gesetz zur Umsetzung der EG-Rahmenrichtlinie Arbeitsschutz und weiterer Arbeitsschutz-Richtlinien Serial title Bundesarbeitsblatt Source Oct. 1996, No.10, p.81-86. Descriptors [Primary] Germany, plant safety and health organization, plant safety and health supervision, safety and health documentation [Secondary] CE, directive, law, responsibilities, responsibilities of employees, responsibilities of employers Subject category General safety, health and conditions of work Abstract This law, which implements in Germany the EU directives 89/391/EEC (CIS 89-1401) and 91/383/EEC (CIS 92-6) on measures to improve occupational safety and health, came into effect on 7 August 1996. It spells out the responsibilities of employers with regard to plant safety and health organization and supervision as well as the relevant rights and responsibilities of workers. CIS No. 97-352 Database ID 68910