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Health & Safety Legislation

Legislation / Regulation Details Applicable Area
Arbeitsschutzgesetz (ArbSchG)The Occupational Health and Safety Act.Workplace H&S
Arbeitssicherheitsgesetz (ASiG)The Occupational Safety Act, outlining employer duties.Workplace H&S
DGUV Vorschrift 2Accident prevention regulation on the organisation of occupational safety.Accident Prevention
Gefahrstoffverordnung (GefStoffV)Hazardous Substances Ordinance.Hazardous Substances

Fire Safety Legislation

Legislation / Regulation Details Applicable Area
Feuerwehrgesetze der LänderState-level fire brigade laws.Fire Safety (State)
Versammlungsstättenverordnung (VStättVO)Assembly venue regulations (state-specific).Event Safety (Venues)
Muster-Versammlungsstättenverordnung (MVStättVO)Model assembly venue regulation.Event Safety (Venues)

Event Safety & Licensing

Legislation / Regulation Details Applicable Area
Gewerbeordnung (GewO)Trade regulations, relevant for event permits.Event Licensing
Versammlungsgesetz (VersG)The Assembly Act, governing public gatherings.Event Safety
DIN EN 17879 (2024)Technical standard for event structures (stages, roof systems).Event Safety (Structures)

Data Protection

Legislation Details
Bundesdatenschutzgesetz (BDSG)Federal Data Protection Act, implementing GDPR.

Regulatory Bodies