What this topic involves
A useful inspection has a defined reason, relevant participants and a clear result pathway.
Observations are prioritised and connected to existing assessments, measures and ownership.
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.
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Understand the context
Start with the work, organisational requirements and existing documentation.
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Agree the approach
Clarify tasks, responsibilities and appropriate next steps together.
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Support implementation
Connect the agreed approach with the people responsible in the organisation.
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Keep outcomes traceable
Discuss documentation and follow-up appropriate to the task.
FAQ
Common questions, answered directly.
Who should take part?
That depends on the reason; relevant operational owners and professional roles should be represented.
Does an inspection replace the risk assessment?
No. It may provide evidence but is only one part of the overall process.
What happens to observations?
The real reporting, recipient and deletion process must be defined before delivery.
Source basis
Sources and further reading.
- Section 3 ASiG – duties of occupational physicians Bundesministerium der Justiz / Bundesamt für Justiz
- Section 6 ASiG – duties of occupational safety specialists Bundesministerium der Justiz / Bundesamt für Justiz
- Section 5 ArbSchG – assessment of working conditions Bundesministerium der Justiz / Bundesamt für Justiz