Occupational health care serves to provide individual advice to employees on the interactions between work and health. The aim of occupational health care is to detect work-related health complaints at an early stage and to prevent work-related illnesses, including occupational diseases.

There are a large number of rules and regulations for the safe handling of hazardous substances, for example in laboratories and workshops. The employer and subsequently every responsible person must ensure that no health hazards can arise from working with hazardous substances.

With the right setup of the VDU workplace, health impairments caused by VDU work can be prevented. Here you will find information on ergonomics at the VDU workplace in the office and in the home office as well as on the procurement of special visual aids.

Expectant and nursing mothers who are in an employment relationship are under special protection against health hazards at the workplace. The Maternity Protection Act applies to all women in employment, as well as to trainees and students. In order for the employer to comply with the protective provisions, women should inform their employer of their pregnancy as soon as they are aware of it.

In an emergency, quick action can save lives. Everyone is legally obliged to provide the best possible help immediately in an emergency. Further information on the organisation of first aid, on company first aiders and first aid materials as well as on emergencies and defibrillators can be found here.

Skin diseases are among the most common diseases associated with occupational activities. The skin is exposed to a variety of stresses at work. Many skin problems can be avoided with appropriate protective measures. Information on activities that are hazardous to the skin as well as on skin protection, skin cleansing and skin care can be found here.

Business travellers, especially long-distance and tropical travellers, can obtain travel medicine advice from the TU Berlin's company medical service before they start their journey as part of the compulsory occupational health care. They also receive the vaccinations that are recommended or necessary for the work-related stay abroad.

Employees and students of Technische Universität Berlin are covered by insurance in the event of accidents at work or on the way to and from work. The Unfallkasse Berlin (Berlin Accident Insurance Fund) is responsible for compensation in the event of an accident. Here you can find further information on accidents at work and on the way to work, the reporting procedure and treatment.