Germany's programme for ‘Safe handling of carcinogenic hazardous substances (KEGS)’: supporting occupational safety and health compliance (Case DE6)

This case study focuses on the Joint German Occupational Health and Safety Strategy’s (GDA) work programme ‘Safe handling of carcinogenic hazardous substances’ (KEGS). It describes the qualification modules developed for labour inspectors in Germany to be able to contribute to the GDA’s goal of ‘Making work safe and healthy – prevention through risk assessment’.

The educational material targets the integration of appropriate risk assessments in companies and enhancing monitoring inspections. This will help achieve desired goals in the area of occupational safety and health.