Document ID (ISN) | 76481 |
CIS number |
01-392 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0723-7561 - Die BG |
Year |
1999 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Strothotte G. |
Title |
The entrepreneur model - Promotion of entrepreneurial responsibility towards safety and health protection in small and medium-sized enterprises |
Original title |
Das Unternehmermodell - Förderung der Eigenverantwortung im Arbeitsschutz in kleinen und mittleren Unternehmen [in German] |
Bibliographic information |
Aug. 1999, No.8. p.458-462. Illus. |
Abstract |
The entrepreneur model, which was developed by the statutory insurance carriers in Germany, is a programme to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in complying with the Occupational Safety Act. All owners of SMEs participating in the programme receive information on the accident and health hazards in their company and help in implementing safety and health measures. The information is based on safety analyses. Business owners who choose to participate in the programme do not need to pay for the services of an internal or external expert to implement the legally required measures of safety and health. The programme is of potential interest to 30-50% of all industry employees. A first review of experience gathered with the programme reveals advantages over visits at regular intervals by external safety and health services in SMEs. |
Descriptors (primary) |
plant safety and health organization; small enterprises |
Descriptors (secondary) |
plant safety and health supervision; health programmes; role of insurance institutions; Germany; safety programmes; responsibilities of employers |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | Germany |
Subject(s) |
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Broad subject area(s) |
General safety, health and conditions of work
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Browse category(ies) |
Small and medium-sized enterprises
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