DGUV Kompakt 04/2024

1. Hospital reform – ensuring care

German social accident insurance institutions must guarantee for their insured persons that effective structures are in place nationwide for inpatient treatment. The hospital reform is therefore of particular importance for German social accident insurance.

2. We owe people a new perspective

For 25 years, DGUV job has been placing people in new jobs following an accident at work or occupational disease on behalf of the German social accident insurance institutions. To mark the anniversary, DGUV Kompakt interviewed project coordinator Thomas Schramm.

3. What causes non-melanoma skin cancer? DGUV funds research

Working outdoors can increase the risk of non-melanoma skin cancer. But how does it develop? The Institute for Prevention and Occupational Medicine of the DGUV and the Clinic for Dermatology at St. Joseph Hospital in Bochum address this question in a study.

4. Fact CHECK: People with a migration background at work

What opportunities and challenges does migration present in terms of health and safety at work? The DGUV Institute for Work and Health (IAG) has conducted a survey of labour inspectors and prevention staff at the German social accident insurance institutions.

5. Desk sharing – not the best solution for everyone

Desk sharing is gaining in popularity but is not welcomed everywhere. A survey conducted by the DGUV Institute for Work and Health (IAG) reveals a mixed picture: While around a quarter of respondents prefer desk sharing, half prefer having their own permanent desk.