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Document ID (ISN)103021
CIS number 04-12
Year 2001
Convention or series no. BGV A7 VBG 123
Author(s)
Hauptverband der gewerblichen Berufsgenossenschaften (HVBG)
Title Collection of guidelines of the German Mutual Occupational Accident Insurance Association concerning occupational physicians [Germany]
Original title Sammlung der bei der gewerblichen Berufsgenossenschaften erlassenen UVV Betriebsärzte [in German]
Bibliographic information Carl Heymanns Verlag KG, Luxemburgerstrasse 449, 50939 Köln, Germany, 1989-2001. Binder containing 35 guidelines. 349p.
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).
Descriptors (primary) occupational safety and health; industrial physicians; Germany; small enterprises
Descriptors (secondary) compendium; responsibilities of employers; health hazards; information of personnel; qualifications; medical supervision; directive; industries
Document type A - Laws, regulations, directives
Country / State or ProvinceGermany
Subject(s) Compendia of laws and derivative regulations
Broad subject area(s) Occupational medicine, epidemiology
Browse category(ies) Small and medium-sized enterprises