Law of 7 Aug. 1996 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work - Law on Occupational Safety and Health Jurisdiction Germany Year 1996 Published in German Original/other title [German] Gesetz über die Durchführung von Maßnahmen des Arbeitsschutzes zur Verbesserung der Sicherheit und des Gesundheitsschutzes der Beschäftigten bei der Arbeit (Arbeitsschutzgesetz - ArbSchG) Serial title Bundesgesetzblatt Source 20 Aug. 1996, Part I, No.43, p.1246-1253. Online availability [German] http://www.umwelt-online.de/recht/arbeitss/arbsch/arbs_ges.htm, [German] http://www.bma.bund.de/doc/doc_request.cfm?336E8D2DEA0440F5AD260C15AE07B91F Descriptors [Primary] Germany, occupational safety, safety and health organization [Secondary] first aid, information of personnel, law, medical supervision, safety and health training Subject category General safety, health and conditions of work Abstract This Law, as amended through 21 June 2002, implements in Germany provisions of Directives 89/391/EEC (see CIS 89-1401) and 91/383/EEC (see CIS 92-6). It covers all employees except domestic workers and seafarers. It requires the employer to eliminate safety hazards, to document risk assessment and measures taken to reduce hazards, and to provide safety and first aid equipment. Employees shall have the right to be consulted regarding safety and health measures adopted in the workplace. CIS No. 02-501 Database ID 78541