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DGUV statement on the war in Ukraine

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pie chart of the the most commonly recognised occupational diseases in 2023 (in German only)

A Social Achievement Turns 100

(09.05.2025) Since the introduction of the first Occupational Diseases Ordinance on 12 May 1925, social accident insurance has compensated not only for accidents at work, but also for occupational diseases.

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Go and vote – for democracy, diversity and tolerance

(03.06.2024) Europe, which is an area of freedom, security and social progress, is based on full respect for democracy, human rights and the rule of law. German social insurance represents these values.

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Photo: Dr Stefan Hussy, Director General of DGUV

German Social Accident Insurance on the World Day for Safety and Health at Work

(23.04.2024) Climate change poses a variety of risks for employees. In order to find answers to the challenges of climate change, occupational safety and health needs good, application-oriented research. Dr Stefan Hussy, Director General of the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV), comments:

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Diagram: Comparison of suspected occupational disease reports from 2019 to 2023

Significantly fewer occupational illnesses last year

(27.03.2024) The number of reports of suspected occupational diseases fell by more than 60 per cent in 2023. This is according to preliminary figures from the Germans social accident insurance institutions for the past year, which their association, the DGUV, published today.

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No place for cannabis at work and at school

(22.03.2024) Dr Stefan Hussy, Director General of the DGUV on the Cannabis Act: "The Cannabis Act will come into force. For the world of work and educational institutions, the German social accident insurance institutions are sticking to their position: cannabis - just like alcohol and other drugs - must have no place here.

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DGUV Statistics 2022: Figures and long-term trends

This new booklet contains an overview of extent and current development of key figures. It includes among other things information on the number of member companies, hours worked and persons insured. There is also data on reportable and fatal accidents at work and on the way to and from work given as well as new accident pensions. A list of all occupational diseases (OD) with current figures is included as well.

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An English web portal assists in the systematic investigation of health problems and subjective disorders arising at indoor workplaces.

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Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 refers to the intelligent networking of product development, production, logistics and customers. This offers new opportunities but also new challenges for workplace safety and health.

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Institute for Occupational Safety and Health of the German Social Accident Insurance (IFA)

Institute for Work and Health of the German Social Accident Insurance (IAG)

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BG clinics - the Hospital Group of the Statutory Accident Insurance

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Research for Health Protection

The Institute for Prevention and Occupational Medicine of the German Social Accident Insurance (IPA) research work aims at the reduction of health risks of employees due to various hazardous substances.