Based on the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Workplace Ordinance, and DGUV regulations, our occupational health and safety and fire protection portfolio covers all mandatory training, from basics such as fire safety, first aid, and PPE to in-depth modules for offices, skilled trades, production, transport, and food businesses.
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Here you will find the most important answers regarding annual safety training, role-specific content, and the recognition of digital training by the DGUV.
Occupational safety training must be carried out regularly and appropriately in accordance with Section 12 (1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (ArbSchG). This is specified by Section 4 of DGUV Regulation 1, which mandates a repetition at least once a year. In addition, training is mandatory on an ad-hoc basis: for new hires before starting work, when transferring to a new workplace, when introducing new work equipment, processes, or substances, and after accidents or near-misses. The training must be workplace- and activity-related and must be documented in a verifiable manner – otherwise, it is considered not to have taken place in the event of a claim.
Fire safety training must convey all the information employees need to react correctly in the event of a fire and to prevent fires from occurring. The legal basis is primarily the ArbSchG and the Technical Rules for Workplaces (ASR A2.2). Mandatory content includes: fire hazards and fire classes, behavior in the event of a fire, escape and rescue routes, operation of fire extinguishers and wall hydrants, making an emergency call, evacuation procedures, and the role of fire safety assistants. Training must take place at least once a year and be tailored to the specific conditions of the respective company. It is recommended to base the content of the fire safety training on the fire safety regulations according to DIN 14096.
If proof of proper safety training is missing in the event of a workplace accident, the employer faces significant legal and financial consequences. Under civil law, the employer may lose their right of recourse against the employee and be held personally liable for damages. Under criminal law, in the event of serious accidents, investigations for negligent bodily injury or negligent homicide may be initiated – with personal responsibility for the management. Fines of up to 25,000 euros are possible under Section 25 of the ArbSchG, and in particularly serious cases, even prison sentences under Section 26 of the ArbSchG. In addition, there are recourse claims from the professional association (Berufsgenossenschaft), the loss of insurance coverage, and, not least, significant reputational damage. From the perspective of authorities and courts, the rule is: training that is not documented is training that did not take place.
Yes – online occupational safety training is explicitly recognized by the DGUV, provided it meets certain formal requirements. Since 2020, the DGUV has confirmed the equivalence of digital training with in-person formats. The prerequisite is that the content is workplace- and activity-related, a learning assessment takes place (usually a knowledge test), and participation is documented in an audit-proof manner. A way to ask questions – for example, via a contact person or a chat channel – is also recommended. For safety-critical activities, such as operating dangerous machinery or working with hazardous substances, additional practical on-the-job training remains necessary.
No – training must be adapted to the specific activity and role. Section 12 of the ArbSchG explicitly stipulates that training must be "workplace-related." An office employee requires different content than a warehouse worker, a service technician, or a field employee – and managers carry additional responsibility, for example, regarding their duty to instruct their teams. The risk assessment according to Section 5 of the ArbSchG forms the basis here: it identifies the activity-specific hazards from which the concrete training needs are derived. A blanket standard training for all employees is not sufficient from a legal perspective – in the event of an incident, it regularly leads to the assumption of inadequate instruction and thus to employer liability.
The Bridgly occupational health and safety and fire protection package covers all legally required topics that companies need for the annual instruction of their employees in accordance with Section 12 of the German Occupational Health and Safety Act (ArbSchG), Section 4 of DGUV Regulation 1, and ASR A2.2. In the area of occupational safety, the package includes employer obligations, general and activity-specific hazards, ergonomics, the use of PPE, handling hazardous substances, lifting and carrying, first aid, and emergency procedures. The fire protection section covers fire classes, fire prevention, escape and rescue routes, the use of fire extinguishers, emergency calls, and evacuation procedures. The content is modular and can be customized based on roles, activities, and workplaces – office, warehouse, production, or field staff receive tailored focus areas, while managers receive additional content regarding their supervisory responsibilities. All content is designed by subject matter experts such as fire safety officers and occupational safety specialists, is available in over 50 languages, and is automatically supplemented with company-specific information such as internal escape routes, assembly points, emergency numbers, and designated contact persons.
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