On-line Survey on Purchasing practice in enterprises

BG-PRÜFZERT conducts survey on safety and health aspects of work equipment

06-Jun-2008

Whether they're looking for ladders, tools, office furniture or machines: those purchasing technical equipment and supplies for their company usually have a variety of products to choose from. Do they have any way of knowing if the products on offer conform with health and safety standards? What information is really the most important for company purchases? Are test marks a helpful criterion when selecting products?

To find answers to these questions, BG-PRÜFZERT conducted a survey on company pur-chasing habits. The open online survey ran from June to August 2008. Addressed were safety officers, purchasers and all staff involved in choosing technical equipment and sup-plies for their companies. The results help to improve services that assist with the purchasing process.

Results

• The key results are described in the article Purchasing practice in enterprises, product safety and certification marks (pdf file)
  (Translation from an article published in “Die BG”, 12/2008, p. 461-464; Original version: http://www.diebgdigital.de/aid/diebg_20081208/_sid/XLMG-948987-Q98C/inhalt.html)
• Results in detail: "Purchasing practice in enterprises" (pdf-file, to be published soon)
• Questionnaire