Occupational health and safety

Healthy and motivated employees are a key factor for success. Especially in times of changing workflows, new technologies, and increasing demands on everyone, comprehensive occupational health and safety measures can prevent accidents and encourage employees to act responsibly.

Our experts will show you how to implement legal requirements in a practical way within your company. We provide consultation on the safe design of facilities, workplaces, and work processes.

Take advantage of our extensive expertise in occupational health and safety — for healthy, motivated employees and your business success.

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Our services in the area of occupational safety

Position of the occupational safety specialist (Sifa) in accordance with ASiG

Fulfilment of tasks in accordance with DGUV Regulation 2
Advice on developing measures in accordance with the STOP hierarchy
Support in the preparation of documents (operating instructions, hazardous substances register, etc.)
Orientating measurements of noise and lighting
Contact person for all changes to the work system - from planning to implementation

Risk assessments

Handling hazardous substances (e.g. storage, use)
Explosion hazards (plant requiring monitoring)
Safe handling of machinery (operator obligations)
Physical stresses (e.g. lifting, carrying, forced postures)
Mental stress

Hazardous substance management

Creation and maintenance of a list of hazardous substances
Simple concept of measures for hazardous substances (EMKG)
Risk-related concept of measures for work with carcinogenic hazardous substances
Measures to reduce exposure

Fire and explosion protection

Definition of potentially explosive areas (zone categorisation)
Hazard identification/assessment
Ignition source analysis
Preparation of explosion protection documents
Fire protection measures
Preparation of an alarm, escape and rescue plan

Operating instructions

Creation of operating instructions / hazardous substance operating instructions

Training / Instruction

As part of instructions in accordance with ArbSchG, BetrSichV GefStoffV etc.
General or special hazardous substances
Explosion protection
Preparation of operating instructions
Any company specifics are clarified in advance and taken into account in the training

Helpline

Rapid access to UMCO's expertise
Enquiries are received and processed by telephone or email
Advice on legal requirements in the area of health, safety and environment
Advice on legal requirements for chemicals

This makes us your ideal partner

"With our many years of experience in the manufacturing industry and large logistics companies, we find pragmatic solutions to further improve your occupational safety. In doing so, we always ensure the right balance between the legal requirements and your operational circumstances. Communication with all parties involved is very important to us, as only joint solutions can be successful in the long term. We look forward to working with you to further optimise your processes with a view to safety."

Dr Andreas Timmann | Expert for occupational safety