Occupational safety and health

Knowledgeable technical articles on the topics of working alone, personal emergency signal systems, dead man's circuits and occupational safety.

Who is the state's partner in occupational health and safety? - An overview

Who supports the state in occupational safety? Find out more about key players, their tasks and how they work together to promote safety.

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Construction site risk assessment: checklist 2024 and 2025

Your guide to risk assessment on construction sites: Identifying risks, establishing protective measures and ensuring the safety of employees.

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What is part of occupational health and safety? Basics and duties

Occupational health and safety includes measures for health and safety in the workplace. Find out the basics, obligations and most important protective measures here.

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What you need to know about the accident prevention regulation

Find out all about the accident prevention regulations (UVV) in Germany: their components, implementation and practical tips on occupational safety.

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PNA-11 explains: Features, advantages and possible applications

Find out more about the PNA-11: Features, advantages and possible uses of the personal emergency signal system for the safety of lone workers.

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Checklist for working alone: Working alone safely

Minimize risks when working alone with our risk analysis checklist. Learn how to recognize hazards and develop emergency strategies.

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What is not determined with a risk assessment?

The risk assessment often does not identify all the risks that can occur in a company. Find out now what is not included.

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Is the risk assessment mandatory?

Risk assessment is an important tool in occupational health and safety - but is it actually legally mandatory? We explain.

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Risk assessment sample: step-by-step guide

Guide to risk assessment: How to identify risks in the workplace, evaluate them and implement suitable protective measures in the company.

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Hazardous factors in the workplace: everything you need to know

Focus on hazard factors: identifying risks correctly

Find out how you can identify risk factors in the workplace in order to protect employees with practical measures to minimize risks.

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Your operating instruction template: clear rules in the company

Operating instruction template for more safety in the company

An operating instruction template can help to identify hazards in the workplace and minimize risks. Find out what you need to look out for.

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Lone worker app in focus: emergency management made easy

Everything you need to know about lone work apps

Lone worker apps are revolutionizing occupational safety. Find out how you can protect your employees in the best possible way with a lone worker app.

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The stand-alone workstation - all the essentials at a glance

What is a lone worker position?

At a lone worker workstation, work is carried out out of call and sight of other employees. Find out what needs to be taken into account.

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The dead man's detector: Functionality and field of application - CALIMA

What is a dead man's detector?

The dead man's detector detects motionlessness and automatically triggers a personal alarm if required. Find out more about its role in occupational safety.

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What is an occupational safety specialist or SiFa?

What is an occupational safety specialist (SiFa)?

Find out about the central role of occupational safety specialists in the company and how they work to prevent accidents at work.

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What does DIN VDE V 0825-11 say?

DIN VDE V 0825-11 is an important reference in occupational safety and specifies requirements for personal emergency signal systems. But what exactly are they?

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What is an individual workstation?

Lone working is common in some industries, but what exactly is it? Find out what risks working alone entails.

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What is the TOP principle in occupational health and safety? - simply explained

What is the TOP principle in occupational safety and health?

The TOP principle defines a specific hierarchy for occupational safety measures and is an important component of occupational safety. Find out more.

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What does DGUV Rule 112-139 say? - Lone worker protection

What does DGUV regulation 112-139 say?

DGUV Rule 112-139: Practical guidance on preventing accidents at work. Find out how this guideline provides steps for accident prevention.

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Ex zones according to ATEX: Definition and zoning | CALIMA

What are Ex-Zones?

Potentially explosive areas are divided into Ex zones in which various protective measures apply. But how is the classification actually made?

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Risk levels for lone work: everything at a glance

What are the risk levels when working alone?

Hazard levels: A classification that assesses the risk at individual workplaces and enables protective measures to be taken. But how is the allocation made?

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Company first aiders: everything you need to know at a glance

What are company first aiders?

Company first aiders provide first aid, initiate the rescue chain and minimize consequential damage. Find out more about their role in an emergency.

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What is the rest alarm?

The silent alarm automatically triggers a personal alarm in emergencies, even if the employee is incapacitated. But when is it used?

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Who monitors compliance with health and safety regulations?

Compliance with health and safety regulations: who is responsible?

Find out which governmental and non-governmental control bodies monitor occupational health and safety in Germany and ensure compliance.

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What is lone work? - Explained briefly and simply | CALIMA

What is lone working?

Working alone is not uncommon in Germany. However, it is associated with many risks and places special demands on occupational safety.

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Focus on the rescue chain: efficient action in an emergency

What is a rescue chain and how does it work?

In the event of an accident at work, action must be taken quickly because every second counts. Find out how a well-designed rescue chain can help.

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What is a personal emergency signal system?

PNA in focus: Find out how the personal emergency signal system works, what types there are and why it is so important for lone worker protection.

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How is indoor positioning used with emergency signal devices?

How does indoor tracking work for distress signal devices?

Indoor positioning makes it possible to locate people in buildings. Find out how it is used specifically for emergency signal devices in occupational safety.

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What happens if occupational health and safety is violated?

What happens if occupational health and safety regulations are violated?

Despite legal obligations, occupational health and safety measures are neglected in many companies. The legal consequences can be considerable.

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What is a dead man's switch? - Lone worker protection

What is a dead man's switch for people?

Discover how dead man's switches protect lone workers in various industries while minimizing financial risks for companies.

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Working safely in the laboratory: what you need to bear in mind - CALIMA

Safe working in the laboratory

Working in the laboratory involves numerous risks of accidents and injuries. Find out now which protective measures are crucial to avoid accidents.

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Working safely on the construction site: what you need to bear in mind

Safe work on the construction site

Working safely on the construction site requires special care. Find out how to minimize accident risks and implement occupational safety effectively.

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What is an operating instruction and why is it so important?

Find out how operating instructions not only offer employees greater safety, but also effectively and preventively minimize occupational risks.

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What will occupational health and safety look like in the future? - CALIMA

What will occupational safety and health look like in the future?

Digitization does not stop at occupational safety. But what impact will it have on occupational safety? We explain.

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How do I motivate employees for occupational health and safety?

Employee motivation in occupational health and safety: strategies

When it comes to occupational safety, you depend on the commitment of your employees. But how do you motivate employees for occupational safety?

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Who is responsible for occupational health and safety in the company?

Who is responsible for occupational health and safety in a company?

Occupational health and safety is regulated by various stakeholders - but who are they? And what responsibilities do they have? We explain.

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Occupational health and safety in the home office: working safely from home

Why is occupational health and safety important when working from home?

Find out why occupational health and safety is just as important in the home office as in the office and which aspects need to be considered in order to work safely from home.

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When should a PNA be used when working alone?

Personal emergency signal systems: When are they used?

Crucial for occupational safety: When is it necessary to use a personal emergency signal system when working alone? Find out the conditions and risks.

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Preparation of a risk assessment - working alone

How is a risk assessment carried out for lone working?

The risk assessment for working alone: Find out how risks associated with working alone are identified and evaluated in order to derive protective measures.

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An overview of occupational health and safety and its history | CALIMA

The history of occupational health and safety in Germany - CALIMA

An insight into the history of occupational safety: find out what occupational safety means and how it has developed from its beginnings to the present day.

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Employees' obligations to cooperate in occupational health and safety

Duty to cooperate in occupational health and safety: Discover what role employees play in workplace safety under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

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Correct documentation of occupational accidents | Occupational health and safety

How are occupational accidents properly documented?

Correct documentation of accidents at work: Learn the correct procedure to follow in an emergency to ensure statutory accident insurance.

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Violence in the workplace: prevention and recommendations for action

What should employees do in the event of workplace violence?

Unfortunately, violence in the workplace is not uncommon. We will inform you about suitable measures and prevention for the safety of your employees.

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Why it pays to invest in occupational safety | CALIMA

Why is it worth investing in occupational safety?

Investing in occupational health and safety measures is crucial for every company. We explain why you should also implement these measures.

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