DGUV Kompakt 06/23

1. A plan to combat heat

Our working environment is impacted by climate change, with high temperatures and heat putting a strain on the physical and mental well-being of the workforce. And the longer a heatwave continues, the more it limits our performance, increasing the risk of accidents. However, businesses are not yet sufficiently well prepared for this.

2. “We want everyone to get there – to their destination, not death.”

The road safety initiative #mehrAchtung (#MoreConsideration) is seeking to increase people’s attentiveness to others on the road. DGUV Kompakt spoke to the DVR Director General about accident figures and possible solutions to increase safety.

3. A joint strategy for mental health

A joint prevention strategy is currently being planned by all stakeholders, seeking to promote good mental health at work. The A+A Congress will be held on 24 October, as the starting point for the project. It will also be attended by the German social accident insurance.

4. Heat as a health hazard

Heat puts the health and performance of workers at risk, and OSH professionals therefore need to take account of climate change. DGUV Kompakt has used a graphic to illustrate the risks perceived by the workforce. The TOP principle provides direction for possible countermeasures.

5. Kick-off for the new EU-OSHA campaign

EU-OSHA is launching a campaign on safe and healthy workplaces in the digital age. The German kick-off event will take place at the DGUV in Berlin on 2 November. The topics will be remote work, smart digital systems and robotics in OSH.