DGUV Kompakt 02/2024

1. Working safely in multicultural teams

Germany's labour market needs migration to alleviate the skilled worker shortage. However, language barriers and cultural differences could be a problem in terms of occupational health and safety. Prevention concepts need to be adapted accordingly. This is also the view of labour inspectors.

2. Successful settling in – making integration work for international specialists

Shortage of care workers in Germany: recruiting international skilled workers could provide a remedy – but also poses challenges in terms of occupational health and safety. In an interview, Stephan Köhler (BGW) explains how integration is working successfully in nursing.

3. Greater alertness – fewer commuting accidents

Tired and unfocused while driving – this year's main campaign being run by the German Road Safety Council and the German social accident insurance institutions is all about fitness to drive and a lack of concentration while at the wheel.

4. Roadmap for the digital transformation of the welfare state

The GVG's digitalisation forum has produced a roadmap containing ten demands being made of policy-makers in relation to the digital transformation of the welfare state. The aim is to achieve successful and fast digitalisation to support citizens and companies.

5. Women at work – typical occupational diseases, common causes of accidents

Which occupational diseases affect women in particular and do they have just as many accidents as men? We take a look at DGUV statistics from a female perspective to mark International Women's Day.

6. Joint awarding of contract of social insurance providers

Cloud services providers are becoming ever more important for public authorities. The German Pension Insurance Association, the Federal Employment Agency and the German Social Accident Insurance have now launched a joint tender for a multicloud provider.