Law and data protection
ArbSchG
Abbreviation for Arbeitsschutzgesetz
In short and in plain language
The ArbSchG is the German law on safety and health at work.
It aims to protect the people who work in a firm.
It names tasks for the employer. Among them are checking risks and briefing staff on safe work.
Definition
The ArbSchG is the German Occupational Safety and Health Act, which covers the safety and health of employees at work. It names basic duties of the employer, such as the risk assessment and safety briefings. Details are set out in ordinances and in the rules of the accident insurance institutions.