In today's world of work, it is crucial for employers to ensure the health and safety of their employees in the workplace. Statutory training plays a key role in minimising risks, preventing accidents and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. In this blog post, we will highlight the need for such training and explain the relevant sections of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, DGUV Standard 1 and ASR 1.1. We will also present practical tips for the effective implementation of annual training courses using eLearning.
Why is statutory training important?
Statutory training not only serves to fulfil legal requirements, but also has a direct impact on the health and safety of employees. Training courses inform employees about potential hazards in the workplace, teach them how to use work equipment and provide them with important rules of behaviour in emergencies. This not only reduces the risk of accidents at work, but also increases efficiency and productivity in the workplace.
Relevant legal bases
The German Occupational Health and Safety Act (ArbSchG) forms the legal basis for occupational health and safety in Germany. According to §12 ArbSchG, the employer is obliged to instruct employees on health and safety at work. These instructions must be updated at regular intervals and as required.
The German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) Standard 1 specifies the requirements for health and safety at work. Among other things, it stipulates that the instructions must be adapted to the working conditions and hazards in the workplace.
The Workplace Ordinance (ArbStättV) specifies the requirements for workplaces and workstations. The technical rule for workplaces ASR 1.1 defines the minimum requirements for health and safety at work.
A duty with meaning and benefit - Realisation of training courses using eLearning
Digitalisation offers employers efficient ways to provide statutory training. eLearning platforms make it possible to deliver training content flexibly and cost-effectively. Here are some practical tips for implementation:
- Carry out a needs analysis: Identify the specific training needs of your employees based on their work areas and applicable regulations.
- Create interactive training content: Make the training content interactive and appealing to increase employee engagement and maximise learning success.
- Plan regular training courses: Establish a training plan that provides regular training for all employees and ensures that they stay up to date.
- Obtain feedback: Request feedback from employees in order to continuously improve and adapt the training content.
- Documentation and tracking: Ensure that participation in the training courses is documented and that employees have access to the training content to refresh their knowledge if necessary.
Overall, providing statutory training is not only a legal obligation, but also an investment in the safety, health and productivity of employees. By utilising eLearning technologies, employers can effectively manage this process and benefit from the positive effects in the long term.
Michael Radmer, Founder & Managing Director WELL Plus GmbH
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