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Year:
1997

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Volume:
1

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Issue:
2

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Article:
5
Safety Science Monitor
Introduction

The BGs are legally required to use all appropriate means to prevent accidents and occupational diseases. Among other things, this involves supervising accident prevention and advising members. The BGs fulfil this legal obligation by carrying out investigations at in-plant workplaces as part of their monitoring and advisory duty. This task is performed by the Technical Inspectorates which measure workplace exposure to hazardous substances, physical hazards and ergonomic stress, and collect the necessary information.

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Author

ROGER STAMM

Berufsgenossenschaftliches Institut für Arbeitssicherheit - BIA, Germany

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