DGUV Regulation 2

Understanding DGUV Regulation 2.

DGUV Regulation 2 sets out support by occupational physicians and occupational safety specialists for the relevant accident insurance institutions. The specific arrangement depends on the responsible institution, organisation and applicable model.

What this topic involves

The regulation connects basic support with organisation-specific needs within the applicable framework.

Correct classification requires the responsible accident insurer and real organisational data.

Agree the appointment and location

Please agree a suitable appointment location in a personal conversation. Ohlenkamp 14 is the business address, not a medical service location. Do not send health information through website forms or email.

A traceable process

A practical approach, step by step.

  1. Understand the context

    Start with the work, organisational requirements and existing documentation.

  2. Agree the approach

    Clarify tasks, responsibilities and appropriate next steps together.

  3. Support implementation

    Connect the agreed approach with the people responsible in the organisation.

  4. Keep outcomes traceable

    Discuss documentation and follow-up appropriate to the task.

FAQ

Common questions, answered directly.

Is the support arrangement the same for every organisation?

No. It depends on the responsible insurer, type of organisation and applicable model.

Can the website calculate support time?

No. Appropriate support is determined for the organisation by considering the competent accident insurance institution, work activities and applicable support model.

Does the regulation replace the risk assessment?

No. Support organisation and risk assessment are connected but not identical.

Source basis

Sources and further reading.

  1. DGUV Regulation 2 – occupational physicians and occupational safety specialists Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung
  2. Section 3 ASiG – duties of occupational physicians Bundesministerium der Justiz / Bundesamt für Justiz
  3. Section 6 ASiG – duties of occupational safety specialists Bundesministerium der Justiz / Bundesamt für Justiz