Behind the abbreviation TRGS stands for the Technical Rules for Hazardous Substances. These rules reflect the current state of the art, scientific findings for activities involving hazardous substances, including their classification and labeling. They are drawn up by the Committee for Hazardous Substances (AGS) and published by the Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales (BMAS). The Hazardous Substances Ordinance can also be consulted.
Improving occupational health and safety
The important pillars of occupational health and safety
The five pillars of occupational health and safety
The term “occupational health and safety” covers various aspects. These interlock and build on each other. This is why we refer to the “5 pillars of occupational health and safety” in this article.
They include:
- Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Risk assessment
- Occupational safety organization
- Instruction
- Occupational Safety Act