uvV
UVV stands for Unfallverhütungsvorschrift, the accident prevention regulation framework used in Germany within the system of statutory accident insurance. These regulations are issued by the Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung (DGUV) and are designed to translate general safety and health goals into concrete requirements for workplaces, equipment, and work processes.
The purpose of UVV is to prevent accidents and health hazards at work by specifying mandatory safety
DGUV proposes a mix of general and sector-specific UVV. General regulations set overarching duties, such as
Enforcement and responsibility typically lie with employers, who must implement the UVV, conduct risk assessments, provide