BaustellV

BaustellV is the common shorthand for the Baustellenverordnung, a German regulation governing safety on construction sites. It is part of the country’s occupational safety framework and serves to protect workers and third parties by prescribing how construction sites should be organized, managed, and documented. It ties into the broader German and European safety system established under the Arbeitsschutzgesetz and EU directives on temporary or mobile construction sites.

The regulation applies to construction sites in Germany, including temporary or mobile ones, and assigns responsibilities to Auftraggeber (clients), Auftragnehmer (contractors), and site managers. It emphasizes risk assessment and the consistent implementation of safety measures throughout planning, execution, and completion of construction work. The aims are to reduce hazards such as falls, electrical risks, machinery incidents, traffic dangers, and structural failures on-site.

Key provisions include the obligation to appoint a Sicherheits- und Gesundheitsschutzkoordinator (SiGeKo) for larger or more complex sites and to establish a site-specific Sicherheits- und Gesundheitsschutzkonzept (safety and health protection concept) along with a formal risk assessment. Additional requirements cover clear site organization, fencing and access control, traffic safety, hazard communication, safe handling of equipment and scaffolding, and the provision and proper use of personal protective equipment. The regulation also requires clear safety signage, defined emergency procedures, and defined reporting obligations.

Enforcement is carried out by the authorities responsible for occupational safety, and noncompliance can lead to fines, work stoppages, or other penalties. BaustellV integrates with the general German safety framework and EU construction site directives, influencing coordination, documentation, and worker protection practices on construction projects.