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Original Language Title: Verordnung über Arbeitsstätten

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Ordinance on workplaces (Arbeitsstättenverordnung-ArbStättV)

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ArbStättV

Date of completion: 12.08.2004

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" Labour Day Regulation of 12 August 2004 (BGBl. 2179), as last amended by Article 4 of the Regulation of 19 July 2010 (BGBl I). I p. 960).

Status: Last amended by Art. 4 V v. 19.7.2010 I 960

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This Regulation shall be used for implementation
1.
Council Directive 89 /654/EEC of 30 November 1989 on the minimum safety and health requirements for workplaces (first individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16 (1) of Directive 89 /391/EEC) (OJ L 327, 30.12.1989, p. EC No L 393 p. 1) and
2.
Council Directive 92/58/EEC of 24 June 1992 on the minimum requirements for the safety and/or health mark at work (Ninth Individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16 (1) of Directive 89 /391/EEC) (OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. EC No L 245 p. 23) and
3.
of Annex IV (Minimum safety and health requirements for construction sites) of Council Directive 92/57/EEC of 24 June 1992 on the minimum requirements for temporary or mobile construction sites for the minimum requirements for the construction of Safety and health protection (Eighth Individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16 (1) of Directive 89 /391/EEC) (OJ L 136, 31.5.1989, p. EC No L 245 p. 6).

Footnote

(+ + + Text evidence from: 25.  8.2004 + + +) 


The V was referred to as Article 1 (d). V v. 12.8.2004 I 2179 issued by the Federal Government and the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Labour with the approval of the Bundesrat. She's gem. Article 4, first sentence, of this V entered into force on 25 August 2004.
(+ + + Official note from the norm-provider on EC law: 
Implementation of the
EWGRL 654/89 (CELEX Nr: 389L0654)
EWGRL 58/92 (CELEX Nr: 392L0058)
EWGRL 57/92 (CELEX Nr: 392L0057) + + +)
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Content Summary

§ 1 Objective, scope
§ 2 Definitions
§ 3 Risk assessment
§ 3a Setting up and running workplaces
§ 4 Special requirements for the operation of workplaces
§ 5 Non-smoking
§ 6 Working rooms, sanitary facilities, breaks-and stand-by rooms, first aid rooms, accommodation
§ 7 Workplaces Committee
§ 8 Transitional provisions
§ 9 Offences and regularties
Annex Requirements for workplaces according to § 3 (1)
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§ 1 Objective, scope of application

(1) This Regulation provides for the safety and health protection of workers in the setting up and operation of workplaces. (2) This Regulation shall not apply to workplaces in establishments subject to the Federal Mining Act, and with the exception of: § 5 and Annex 1.3 not included
1.
in the travel industry and in the market,
2.
in transport equipment, provided that they are used in public transport,
3.
for fields, forests and other land belonging to a country or forestry operation, but outside its built-up area.
(3) The Federal Chancellery, the Federal Ministry of the Interior, the Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Development, the Federal Ministry of Defence or the Federal Ministry of Finance may, in so far as they are each competent to do so, in the Agreement with the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and, unless the Federal Ministry of the Interior itself is responsible, in agreement with the Federal Ministry of the Interior, allow exceptions to the provisions of this Regulation to the extent that: Public policy requires, in particular, to Maintenance or restoration of public safety. In this case, it shall be necessary to establish at the same time how the safety and health protection of workers under this Regulation will be ensured in a different way. Unofficial table of contents

§ 2 Definitions

(1) Workplaces are:
1.
Places in buildings or outdoors which are located on the premises of an establishment or a construction site and which are intended for use in the field of employment,
2.
other places in buildings or outdoors which are located on the premises of a company or a construction site, and which have access to employees in the course of their work.
(2) Jobs are areas of workplaces where employees in the work they are working on regularly do not have to stop at short notice over a longer period of time or in the course of their day-to-day working hours. (3) Working spaces are the spaces in which workplaces are permanently set up within buildings. (4) The workplace also includes:
1.
Transport routes, escape routes, emergency exits,
2.
storage, machinery and secondary spaces,
3.
Sanitary facilities (changing rooms, washrooms and toilets),
4.
Breaks and stand-by rooms,
5.
First-aid rooms,
6.
Accommodations.
The place of work also includes facilities where special requirements are placed on them in this Regulation and they serve the operation of the workplace. (5) Setup is the provision and design of the workplace. In particular, the setup includes:
1.
structural measures or changes,
2.
Equipping with machinery, equipment, furniture, other work equipment and lighting, ventilation, heating, fire extinguisher and supply facilities,
3.
Design and identification of traffic and escape routes, identification of danger points and fire protection equipment,
4.
Setting jobs.
(6) Operation of workplaces includes the use and maintenance of the workplace. Unofficial table of contents

§ 3 Risk assessment

(1) In assessing the working conditions in accordance with § 5 of the German Labour Protection Act (Arbeitsschutzgesetz), the employer must first determine whether the employees are exposed to hazards in the setting up and operation of workplaces or may be exposed to exposure. If this is the case, it has to assess all possible risks to the health and safety of workers. In accordance with the outcome of the risk assessment, the employer shall establish protective measures in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation, including the Annex to the state of the art, occupational medicine and hygiene. (2) The employer has to ensure that the risk assessment is carried out in a professional and professional way. If the employer does not have the appropriate knowledge himself, he has to be consulted professionally. (3) The employer has to document the risk assessment irrespective of the number of employees before taking up the activities. The documentation shall indicate the hazards which may arise in the workplace and the measures to be taken in accordance with the third sentence of paragraph 1. Unofficial table of contents

§ 3a Setting up and operating of workplaces

(1) The employer shall ensure that workplaces are set up and operated in such a way that they do not pose any risk to the safety and health of workers. In doing so, he has to take into account the state of the art and in particular the rules and findings made known by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs in accordance with § 7 paragraph 4. In the event of compliance with the rules and findings referred to in the second sentence, it must be assumed that the requirements set out in the Regulation are met in this respect. If the employer does not apply the rules and findings, it must, through other measures, achieve the same safety and health protection of the employees. (2) Employed by the employer persons with disabilities, he/she has to set up and operate workplaces in such a way as to take account of the specific needs of these workers with regard to safety and health protection. This applies in particular to the barrier-free design of workplaces and associated doors, traffic routes, escape routes, emergency exits, stairs, orientation systems, washbasins and toilets. (3) The competent authority may a written request by the employer to make exceptions to the provisions of this Regulation, including its attachment, if:
1.
the employer shall take other measures which are equally effective, or
2.
the implementation of the provision would lead to disproportionate hardship on a case-by-case basis and that the deviation is compatible with the protection of employees.
In the evaluation, the interests of the smaller companies must be taken into account in particular. (4) As far as requirements are made in other legislation, in particular the laws of the Länder, these provisions shall remain unaffected. Unofficial table of contents

§ 4 Special requirements for the operation of workplaces

(1) The employer shall keep the workplace in place and ensure that any deficiencies identified are immediately removed. (2) The employer shall ensure that workplaces meet the hygienic requirements in accordance with the requirements laid down by the employer. will be cleaned. Impurities and deposits which may lead to hazards must be removed immediately. (3) The employer shall have safety equipment to prevent or eliminate hazards, in particular safety lighting, Fire extinguishers, signalling systems, emergency units and emergency switches, as well as ventilation systems, waiting at regular intervals to ensure that they are able to function properly. (4) Transport routes, escape routes and emergency exits must be carried out. shall be kept free, so that they can be used at any time. The employer must take steps to ensure that employees are immediately safe and can be rescued quickly. The employer has to draw up an escape and rescue plan if the location, extension and type of use of the workplace so require. The plan shall be to be interpreted or suspended at appropriate places in the workplace. Appropriate time intervals must be exercised in accordance with this plan. (5) The employer has to make available funds and facilities for the first aid and to have them checked regularly for their completeness and fitness for use. Unofficial table of contents

§ 5 Non-smoking protection

(1) The employer shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the non-smoking workers in workplaces are effectively protected from the risks of tobacco smoke. Where necessary, the employer has to issue a general or restricted smoking ban on certain areas of the workplace. (2) In workplaces with public transport, the employer shall only apply protective measures in accordance with paragraph 1 to the extent that: , as the nature of the establishment and the nature of employment allow it. Unofficial table of contents

§ 6 Working spaces, sanitary rooms, breaks and stand-by rooms, first aid rooms, accommodation

(1) The employer shall provide such work spaces which have a sufficient base area and height as well as an adequate airspace. (2) The employer shall provide toilet facilities. If the nature of the activity or the reasons for health require it, washrooms should be provided. Appropriate changing rooms must be made available if the employees have to wear special work clothes during their work and it is not possible for them to be dressed in another room. Dressing rooms, washrooms and toilets are to be set up separately for men and women, or it is possible to make separate use of them. When working outdoors and on construction sites with a few employees, washing facilities and lockable toilets are sufficient. (3) In the case of more than ten employees, or if safety or health reasons require this, the employees are to make a space or a corresponding space available. This does not apply if the employees are employed in offices or comparable working spaces and there are equivalent conditions for a rest during the break. If working hours are regularly and frequently working hours or interruptions of work, and there are no rest rooms, it is necessary to set up rooms for working hours on call time. Pregnant women and breast-feeding mothers must be able to lie down and rest during breaks and, where necessary, during working hours under appropriate conditions. (4) First aid rooms or similar facilities must be provided (5) In the case of employees, the employer has to provide accommodation where the safety or the number of persons employed, or the number of persons employed, the type of activities carried out and the geographical size of the establishments. health reasons, in particular because of the nature of the activity carried out or of the The number of persons employed in the holding, and the remoteness of the workplace, require this and other compensation from the employer is not created. (6) For sanitary rooms, breaks and rescue rooms, first aid rooms and Accommodation referred to in paragraphs 2 to 5 shall apply in accordance with paragraph 1. Unofficial table of contents

Section 7 Committee on workplaces

(1) At the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, a committee is set up for workplaces, in which expert representatives of employers, trade unions, national authorities, statutory accident insurance and other persons skilled in the field of work are established, in particular, of science, to be represented in an appropriate number. The total number of members shall not exceed 16 persons. An alternate member shall be designated for each Member. The membership of the Committee for Employment Services is voluntary. (2) The Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs convenes the members of the Committee and the alternates. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure and elect the chairman from its centre. The Rules of Procedure and the election of the Chairman are subject to the approval of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs. (3) The Committee's tasks include:
1.
to identify the state of technology, occupational health and hygiene rules and other established scientific knowledge relating to the safety and health of workers in workplaces,
2.
to determine how the requirements set out in this Regulation can be met; and
3.
advise the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs on matters relating to safety and health protection in workplaces.
In the performance of its tasks, the Committee is to take into account the general principles of occupational safety and health in accordance with § 4 of the German Labour Protection Act. The work programme of the workplaces committee is coordinated with the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs. The Committee works closely with the other committees at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs. (4) The Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs may adopt the rules and findings of the Joint Committee established by the Committee referred to in paragraph 3 above. Ministerial Gazan. (5) The Federal Ministries and the relevant supreme state authorities can send representatives to the meetings of the Committee. The Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin (Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) is responsible for giving the floor the floor at the request. (6) Unofficial table of contents

Section 8 Transitional provisions

(1) As far as workplaces,
1.
which had been established on 1 May 1976 or which had been commenced before that date, or
2.
which was set up on 20 December 1996 or which had been initiated before that date and which, at the time of the establishment, did not apply to the commercial order,
the requirements of this Regulation which require substantial changes to the workplace, facilities, work procedures or work processes shall be subject only to the relevant requirements laid down in Annex II to the Council Directive 89 /654/EEC of 30 November 1989 on the minimum safety and health requirements for workplaces (OJ L 393, 30.12.1989, p. EC No L 393 p. 1). To the extent that these workplaces, or their facilities, are substantially extended or converted or the working procedures or work processes are substantially redesigned, the employer shall take the necessary measures to ensure that: Changes, extensions or redesigns comply with the requirements of this Regulation. (2) The workplace guidelines published in the Bundesarbeitsblatt shall apply until the revision by the Committee on Work Sites and the Working Party Announcement of relevant rules by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social policy, but no later than 31 December 2012. Unofficial table of contents

§ 9 Crime offences and administrative offences

(1) In the sense of Section 25 (1) (1) of the German Labor Protection Act (Arbeitsschutzgesetz), who intentionally or negligently acts in accordance with the law of the law
1.
Contrary to § 3 (3), a risk assessment is not correct, not fully documented, or not documented in time,
2.
Contrary to Article 3a (1), first sentence, it does not ensure that a workplace is or is operated in the manner prescribed there,
3.
contrary to Article 4 (1), second sentence, the work is not established,
4.
, contrary to Article 4 (3), a security establishment referred to in that paragraph shall not be held or checked in the prescribed manner in the prescribed manner;
5.
Contrary to § 4 (4), the first sentence of the sentence is not kept free of traffic, escape routes and emergency exits,
6.
contrary to the second sentence of Article 4 (4), there is no way of making a stop,
7.
, contrary to Article 4 (5), does not provide a means or body for first aid,
8.
contrary to § 6 (2) sentence 1, does not provide a toilet room,
9.
Contrary to § 6 (3), it does not provide a space or a pausing area.
(2) Anyone who endangers the life or health of employees by means of an intentional act referred to in paragraph 1 shall be punishable in accordance with Section 26 (2) of the German Employment Protection Act (Arbeitsschutzgesetz). Unofficial table of contents

Annex Requirements for workplaces according to § 3 (1)
Content Summary

(Fundstelle des Originaltextes: BGBl. I 2004, 2182-2188;
with regard to of the individual amendments. Footnote)
1 General requirements
1.1 Construction and strength of buildings
1.2 Dimensions of rooms, air space
1.3 Safety and health labelling
1.4 Power distribution systems
1.5 Floors, walls, ceilings, roofs
1.6 Windows, Oberlichter
1.7 Doors, gates
1.8 Transport routes
1.9 Escalators, moving walkways
1.10 Laderampen
1.11 Climbing ladders, climbing iron corridors
2 Measures to protect against special risks
2.1 Protection against falling and falling objects, entering danger areas
2.2 Measures against fire
2.3 Escape routes and emergency exits
3 Working conditions
3.1 Motion Surface
3.2 Arrangement of jobs
3.3 Equipment
3.4 Lighting and visual connection
3.5 Room temperature
3.6 Ventilation
3.7 Noise
4 Sanitary facilities, breaks-and stand-by rooms, first aid rooms, accommodation
4.1 Sanitary facilities
4.2 Breaks and stand-by rooms
4.3 First Help Rooms
4.4 Accommodations
5 Additional requirements for special workplaces
5.1 Not all-around and open-air workplaces
5.2 Additional requirements for construction sites

The following requirements shall apply in all cases in which the characteristics of the workplace or the activity, the circumstances or a danger to the employees so require.
The legislation which, in the implementation of Article 95 of the EC Treaty, places requirements on the nature of work equipment shall remain unaffected.
1
General requirements
1.1
Construction and strength of buildings
Buildings for workplaces must have a design and strength corresponding to the type of use.
1.2
Dimensions of rooms, air space
(1) Working spaces shall have a sufficient base area and an adequate internal height, depending on the size of the floor area of the rooms, so that the workers shall be without prejudice to their safety, health or their health Well-being can do her work.
(2) The dimensions of all other rooms depend on the nature of their use.
(3) The size of the necessary airspace shall be determined as a function of the nature of the physical strain and the number of persons employed and of the other persons present.
1.3
Safety and health labelling
(1) Unaffected by the following requirements shall be used for safety and health-protection markings if hazards to the safety and health of the employees are not avoided by technical or organisational measures or can be sufficiently limited. The results of the risk assessment shall be taken into account.
(2) The labelling shall be permanent or temporary in accordance with the conditions laid down in Council Directive 92/58/EEC of 24 June 1992 on the minimum safety and/or health requirements for the workplace (Ninth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16 (1) of Directive 89 /391/EEC) (OJ L 327, 30.4.1989, p. EC No L 245 p. 23). This Directive shall apply in the current version. Where this Directive is amended or adapted to technical progress in accordance with the procedures laid down in this Directive, it shall be deemed to have been published in the amended version published in the Official Journal of the European Communities after the expiry of the period in which the Change or Adaptation Directive. The modified version can already be applied from the entry into force of the Change or Adaptation Directive.
(3) The safety and health mark in the workplace or at the workplace shall be made according to the state of the art. The state of the art, which is adapted to technical progress, gives the rules made known in accordance with Section 7 (4).
1.4
Power distribution systems
Installations designed to supply the workplace with energy must be selected, installed and operated in such a way as to ensure that workers are protected from the risks of accidents by direct or indirect contact with voltage-carrying parts and that: there is no risk of fire or explosion from the installations. The nature and strength of the distributed energy, the external conditions of exposure and the expertise of the persons who are part of the installation shall be taken into account in the design, design and choice of the material and the protection structures. Have access.
1.5
Floors, walls, ceilings, roofs
(1) The surfaces of the floors, walls and ceilings shall be such that they meet the requirements of the operator and are easy to clean. At workplaces, the workplaces must have adequate insulation against heat and cold, as well as adequate insulation against moisture, taking into account the type of operation and the physical activity.
(2) The floors of the rooms must not have any unevenness, holes, stumbling points or dangerous inclines. They must be secured against slipping, wearable, slip-proof and slip-resistant.
(3) transparent or translucent walls, in particular all-glass walls in the area of workplaces or traffic routes, must be clearly marked and made of breakable material, or in such a way against the workplaces and traffic routes be shielded, that the workers do not come into contact with the walls and cannot be injured when the walls are splintered.
(4) Roofs made of non-transatiable material may only be entered when equipment is available to enable safe working.
1.6
Windows, Oberlichter
(1) windows, skylides and ventilation devices must be opened, closed, adjusted and locked by the employees. They must not be arranged in such a way that they present a danger to the employees in the open state.
Windows and skylits shall be selected or equipped and installed in such a way that they can be cleaned without endangering the exporters and other persons.
1.7
Doors, gates
(1) The location, number, dimensions and design of the doors and gates, in particular with regard to the materials used, shall be based on the type and use of the rooms or areas.
(2) Transparent doors must be marked at eye level.
(3) Pendulums and gates must be transparent or have a viewing window.
(4) The existence of transparent or translucent surfaces of doors and gates is not made of breakable material and it is to be feared that the workers may be able to injure themselves when they are shattered, these surfaces must be protected against impressions.
(5) sliding doors and doors must be secured against lifting and falling out. Doors and gates that open up must be secured against falling down.
(6) In the immediate vicinity of the gates, which are primarily intended for vehicle traffic, there must be doors for pedestrians that are clearly marked and accessible. These doors are not required if the passage through the gates for pedestrians is safely possible.
(7) Power-operated doors and gates must be safe to use. This includes the fact that
a)
without endangering the employees or being able to come to a standstill,
b)
are equipped with automatically acting fuses,
c)
can also be opened by hand, provided that they do not open automatically in the event of a power failure.
(8) Special requirements shall apply to doors in the course of escape routes (point 2.3).
1.8
Transport routes
(1) Transport routes, including stairs, fixed ladders and loading ramps must be designed and dimensioned in such a way that they can be easily and safely committed or driven, depending on their intended purpose, and shall not be employed in the vicinity of employees. at risk.
(2) The measurement of the transport routes used for passenger transport, freight transport or passenger and freight transport must be based on the number of possible users and the type of operation.
(3) If means of transport are used on traffic routes, a sufficient safety margin must be maintained for pedestrians.
(4) Transport routes for vehicles must pass at sufficient distance on doors and gates, passageways, pedestrian paths and stairway exits.
(5) In so far as the use and installation of the rooms require the protection of the employees, the limitations of the traffic routes must be marked.
(6) Special requirements shall apply to escape routes (point 2.3).
1.9
Escalators, moving walkways
Escalators and moving walkways must be selected and installed in such a way that they function safely and are safe to use. This includes the fact that the emergency command devices are easily recognizable and easily accessible, and only such escalators and moving walkways are used which are equipped with the necessary safety devices.
1.10
Laderampen
(1) loading ramps shall be interpreted in accordance with the dimensions of the means of transport and the load.
(2) They must have at least one outlet; long loading ramps must have a demise at each end area, where possible in terms of operation.
(3) You have to be easy and safe to use. This includes the fact that, if possible, they are to be equipped with protective devices against crashing; this is particularly true in the areas of loading ramps which are not permanent loading and unloading points.
1.11
Climbing ladders, climbing iron corridors
Climbing ladders and climbing iron corridors must be safely usable. This includes the fact that
a)
have, as necessary, protective devices against crashes, preferably by means of incline protection,
b)
have a holding device at their exit points,
c)
are equipped at appropriate intervals with ruby stages.
2
Measures to protect against special risks
2.1
Protection against falling and falling objects, entering danger areas
Jobs and transport routes where there is a risk of the crash of workers or of objects falling or falling within hazardous areas must be provided with facilities to prevent workers from crashing or may be injured by falling objects or entering the danger areas. Jobs and transport routes in accordance with the first sentence must be protected against unauthorised entry and must be clearly marked as a danger zone. To protect those who have to enter these areas, appropriate measures must be taken.
2.2
Measures against fire
(1) workplaces must be
a)
dimension and use,
b)
the fire risk of existing facilities and materials,
c)
the greatest possible number of persons present
be equipped with a sufficient number of appropriate fire-extinguishers and, if necessary, fire detectors and alarm systems.
(2) Non-automatic fire extinguishers must be permanently marked, easy to reach and handle as such.
(3) Self-acting fire-extinguishers must be equipped with warning devices if they are likely to pose a risk to their employees.
2.3
Escape routes and emergency exits
(1) escape routes and emergency exits must:
a)
the number, arrangement and dimensions of the workplace, the installation and dimensions of the workplace, and the maximum number of persons present there,
b)
on the shortest possible path to the open or, if not possible, to a secure area,
c)
in an appropriate form and in a permanent manner.
They shall be equipped with a safety lighting system if the safe leaving of the workplace is not ensured for the employees, in particular in the event of failure of the general lighting.
(2) Doors in the course of escape routes or doors of emergency exits must be
a)
can be easily opened from the inside without special aids at any time, as long as employees are located in the workplace,
b)
in an appropriate form and in a permanent manner.
Doors of emergency exits must be opened to the outside. Carousel and sliding doors are not permitted in emergency exits designed exclusively for emergencies and used exclusively in case of emergency.
3
Working conditions
3.1
Motion Surface
(1) The vacant unplaced area in the workplace must be such as to allow employees to move unhindered in their activities.
(2) If this is not possible, a different sufficiently large area of movement must be available to the employees in the vicinity of the workplace.
3.2
Arrangement of jobs
Employment shall be arranged in the workplace in such a way as to ensure that employees
a)
you can safely reach and leave,
b)
can quickly get into safety at risk,
c)
are not endangered by adjacent jobs, transports or effects from outside.
3.3
Equipment
(1) At least one coat rack must be available to each employee, provided that changing rooms do not exist in accordance with Section 6 (2) sentence 3.
(2) If the work can be carried out in whole or in part, or if the work routine is to be temporarily put into place, the employees at the workplace are to be provided with seating. If, for technical reasons, no seats can be set up directly at the workplace, although the work flow allows to temporarily sit down, the employees must be able to sit in the vicinity of the jobs ,
3.4
Lighting and visual connection
(1) The workplaces must be given sufficient natural light and be equipped with artificial lighting appropriate to the safety and health of workers.
(2) The lighting systems shall be selected and arranged in such a way that they do not result in an accident or health hazard.
(3) Workplaces in which employees are exposed to accident hazards in the event of failure of general lighting must have adequate safety lighting.
3.5
Room temperature
(1) In working, pausing, preparedness, sanitary, canteens and first aid rooms, where no specific requirements are placed on room temperature from the operational point of view, the working time must be taken into account in the light of the The working methods, the physical strain on the employees and the specific use of the room are at room temperature which is conducive to health.
(2) The windows, the upper lights and the glass walls must, depending on the type of work and the place of work, provide for shielding of the workplaces against excessive solar radiation.
3.6
Ventilation
(1) There must be adequate health-related breathing air in enclosed workrooms, taking into account the working methods, the physical strain and the number of persons employed and the other persons present.
(2) If a room-air installation is required for the operation of workplaces, it must be functional at any time. A fault must be indicated by an automatic warning device. Provision must be made for the protection of employees in the event of a disturbance against health hazards.
(3) If air-conditioning systems or mechanical ventilation systems are used, it is necessary to ensure that the workers are not exposed to any disruptive air tension.
(4) deposits and impurities in air-space installations which can lead to a direct health risk due to the ambient air must be removed immediately.
3.7
Noise
In workplaces the sound pressure level shall be kept as low as possible according to the type of operation. The sound pressure level in the workplace in work spaces shall be reduced in dependence on the use and the activities to be carried out to such an extent that no adverse effects on the health of the employees are incurred.
4
Sanitary facilities, breaks-and stand-by rooms, first aid rooms, accommodation
4.1
Sanitary facilities
(1) Toiletries are to be provided with lockable access, a sufficient number of lavatory pools and hand-washing facilities. They must be close to the workplaces as well as in the vicinity of breaks and rescue rooms, washing and changing rooms.
(2) Laundry rooms according to § 6 para. 2 sentence 2 are
a)
to be set up in the vicinity of the workplace and in the protected area,
b)
shall be of such a size as to enable workers to be able to clean up and clean the hygiene requirements, including running warm and cold water, cleaning agents and, where appropriate, disinfection, and drying of the Hands are present,
c)
with a sufficient number of appropriate showers, if they require the nature of the activity or health reasons.
If washrooms are not required in accordance with Article 6 (2) sentence 2, adequate and adequate washing facilities with running water (with hot water if necessary), cleaning and cleaning equipment must be provided in the vicinity of the workplace and the changing rooms. are available for the drying of hands.
(3) locker rooms pursuant to section 6 (2) sentence 3 must be
a)
easily accessible and of sufficient size and protection; according to the number of simultaneous users, there must be enough free floor area for unimpeded changing of the area,
b)
equipped with seats as well as lockable facilities in which each employee can store his clothes.
Clothes cabinets for work clothes and protective clothing are to be separated from wardrobes for personal clothes and items, if circumstances so require.
(4) Laundry and changing rooms, which are spatially separated from each other, must be easily accessible to one another.
4.2
Breaks and stand-by rooms
(1) Pausenräume or corresponding areas according to § 6 (3) sentence 1 are
a)
to be easily accessible to the employees at unendangered location and in sufficient size,
b)
in accordance with the number of simultaneous users with easy-to-clean tables and seating areas with backrest,
c)
as separate spaces where the assessment of working conditions and of the workplace so requires.
(2) Stand-by rooms pursuant to Article 6 (3), third sentence, and of the premises used as stand-by rooms shall be equipped accordingly for the purpose.
4.3
First Help Rooms
(1) First aid rooms in accordance with § 6 para. 4 must be marked as such at their access points and easily accessible to persons with rescue transport.
(2) They shall be provided with the necessary facilities and materials for the first aid. In a clearly marked position, the address and telephone number of the local rescue services must be indicated.
(3) In addition, first aid equipment must be kept wherever working conditions are required. It must be easily accessible and ready for use. The storage places must be marked as such and must be easily accessible.
4.4
Accommodations
(1) Accommodation must be equipped according to its occupancy number with:
a)
Living and sleeping area (beds, cabinets, tables, chairs),
b)
Dining area,
c)
Sanitary facilities.
(2) In the case of the presence of male and female employees, this should be taken into account in the allocation of spaces.
5
Additional requirements for special workplaces
5.1
Not all-around and open-air workplaces
Workplaces in places of work and outdoors are to be designed in such a way that they can be achieved, used and relied on by the employees in all weather conditions, safely and without risk of health. This includes protecting jobs against the effects of weather or providing suitable personal protective equipment to employees.
Where workers are employed in outdoor workplaces, it is possible to set up jobs in such a way as to ensure that workers are not exposed to external effects which are harmful to health.
5.2
Additional requirements for construction sites
(1) Employees must:
a)
they can be protected, washed and warmed, protected against the effects of weather,
b)
have facilities to be able to take their meals and, where appropriate, to prepare them,
c)
in the vicinity of jobs via drinking water or another non-alcoholic drink.
In addition, the following requirements are to be implemented on construction sites:
d)
If changing rooms are not required in accordance with § 6 (2) sentence 3, a clothes rack and a lockable compartment must be present for each employee who is regularly present on the construction site, so that personal items are kept under wraps can be.
e)
Taking into account the working methods and the physical stress of the employees, it is necessary to ensure that there is sufficient breathing air which is adequate to health.
f)
Employees must have the opportunity to ventilate and dry working clothes and protective clothing outside working hours.
g)
Appropriate tests and exercises on fire extinguishers and fire alarm systems and alarm systems shall be carried out at regular intervals.
(2) Spatial boundaries of workplaces, materials, equipment and, in general, all elements which, by changing the position, may affect the safety and health of workers, must be stabilised in an appropriate manner. This includes measures to prevent vehicles, earthmoving machines and vehicles from crashing, crashing, slipping or breaking into the vehicle.
(3) Where transport means are used on transport routes, it is necessary to provide for a sufficient safety margin or appropriate protective devices for other persons using the route of transport. The paths have to be checked and maintained on a regular basis.
(4) appropriate safety precautions must be taken in the case of work which, to a particular extent, may result in risks to the workers. This applies in particular to demolition work as well as to the assembly or dismantling of solid components. In order to comply with the safeguard measures of sentence 1,
a)
in the case of work at elevated or lower locations, ensure and verify the stability and stability of jobs and their access in an appropriate manner, in particular after a change in the height or depth of the work place,
b)
in the case of deforestation, well construction, underground or tunnel work, appropriate concretions or bevels shall be provided; appropriate measures shall be carried out before the commencement of earthworks in order to jeopardise the risk of underground cables and cables; and to establish and reduce to a minimum other supply lines,
c)
in the case of work where there may be a lack of oxygen, appropriate measures must be taken to prevent a risk and to provide for effective and immediate assistance; single jobs in areas where there is a risk of increased risk of The lack of oxygen is permitted only if these are constantly monitored from the outside and all the appropriate arrangements are made to enable effective and immediate assistance,
d)
in order to ensure that the workers are able to recover from water and material, in order to reduce the number of spundwalls and countersunk boxes, in order to save and reduce the amount of water and material,
e)
to provide for crash insurance in the case of loading ramps.
Demolition work as well as work with heavy solid components, in particular assembly and dismantling of steel and concrete structures as well as assembly and disassembly of sheet pile walls and countersunk boxes, may only be planned under the supervision of a qualified person and are carried out.
(5) Existing electrical overhead lines must, if possible, be transferred outside the site of the construction site or be unlocked. Where this is not possible, appropriate mitigation, screening or clues shall be affixed in order to keep vehicles and equipment away from these lines.