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The BAuA's research aims to ensure a safe and healthy working environment that is adapted to the needs of humans.

Practical information

+ 6,3 % Occupational diseases are still
on the rise.

SAFETY AND HEALTH AT WORK REPORT

Publications

The German Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health offers selected publications in English.

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Product Safety

Both in the workplace and in our day-to-day lives, we use many different everyday items and technical work equipment. To protect our safety and health, it is essential that products be fully developed, well thought-out and properly tested and, as far as possible, inherently safe and user-friendly.

Product Safety Portal of BAuA

Chemicals & Biocides

The Federal Office for Chemicals (BfC) at BAuA is responsible for the implementation of regulations in chemicals law. Find out what BfC is doing to protect people, animals and the environment from hazardous chemicals.

Federal office for chemicals

Helpdesk

The helpdesk provides information and support with the registration, evaluation and authorisation as well as the classification and labelling of chemicals.

Chem­i­cal and Prod­uct Safe­ty

How can exposure to nanomaterials be measured?

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Hu­mane Work De­sign

How safe are head-mounted displays?

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Work and Health

Do we need more exercise in the workplace?

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Changes in the Work­ing World

How can restructuring be made a success?

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Men­tal Health at Work

How can mental health be maintained?

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Vater und Tochter besuchen die Farnwelt in der DASA Arbeitswelt Ausstellung

DASA Working World Exhibition

Discover the working world of yesterday, today and tomorrow. An experience spread over a total of 13,000 square metres of exhibition space at the BAuA in Dortmund.

Find out more : DASA Working World Exhibition …