Applying for exemptions from the Industrial Safety Ordinance
Description
The following serves to grant exceptions to the protective measures described in the Industrial Safety Ordinance
- in the event of energy hazards ,
- further protective measures,
- on the specifications for the maintenance and modification of work equipment,
- measures to be taken in the event of special operating conditions,
- malfunctions and accidents,
- and on the special requirements for lift installations
The prerequisite is that the application of these rules would lead to disproportionate hardship for the employer in individual cases.
Application with the following information
- reason for requesting the exemption, description of disproportionate hardship,
- activities and procedures concerned,
- the number of employees likely to be affected,
- technical and organisational measures to be taken to ensure safety and avoid hazards,
- Expert opinions on the equivalence of the planned technical and organisational measures.
Fees and expenses apply.
The processing time is 4 weeks after receipt of the complete application documents.
Contact the State Office for Consumer Protection.
- Submission of the application and expert opinion online
- follow-up act and examination by the authority,
- This is followed by the exemption notice or rejection of the application
Ministry of Social Affairs, Labour, Health and Demography Rhineland-Palatinate
23.11.2020
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06003 Halle (Saale), Stadt
06112 Halle (Saale), Stadt
Mon. - Thurs.: 9:00 - 15:00
Fri.: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Please note:
Appointments can also be made outside office hours by individual arrangement. Please note that individual departments have different opening hours. These can be found on the respective department's website.
06112 Halle (Saale), Stadt
Remark: The head office is located in Halle (Saale). The addresses of the individual locations can be found on the website of the State Office for Consumer Protection.
