Work, processes and operations
BG
Abbreviation for Berufsgenossenschaft
In short and in plain language
BG is short for a German accident insurer for certain trades.
It is part of the state accident insurance.
It advises firms on safe work. It also puts out rules to prevent accidents.
Definition
BG stands for Berufsgenossenschaft, a German statutory accident insurance institution for specific industries. These institutions advise companies on occupational safety and publish regulations and information on accident prevention, for example BG Verkehr for the transport sector.