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BAuA

BAuA, short for Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin, is the federal institute responsible for occupational safety and health in Germany. It operates under the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS) as a higher federal authority. The agency coordinates research, risk assessment, and the development of guidelines and regulatory support relating to work safety and worker health.

BAuA conducts scientific research on workplace hazards such as chemical substances, noise, and ergonomic risks, and

Its core responsibilities include advising on occupational safety policy, developing technical rules for hazardous substances, and

BAuA maintains a scientific and regulatory information infrastructure, including databases and portals, and disseminates guidance to

it
analyzes
data
and
trends
to
inform
policy.
It
provides
information
resources,
publications,
and
training
materials
for
employers,
employees,
and
public
authorities,
and
it
supports
the
implementation
of
safety
regulations
at
the
national
level.
offering
guidance
for
risk
assessment
and
exposure
controls.
It
collaborates
with
other
federal
bodies,
state
authorities,
industry,
and
research
institutions,
and
participates
in
European
and
international
safety
programs
and
standardization
efforts.
support
compliance
and
health
promotion
in
workplaces
across
Germany.