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Welcome to DEKRA’s central resource for Safety at Work. Here you’ll find expert articles, practical guidelines, and the latest insights on creating healthier, safer, and more efficient workplaces. From risk assessment to prevention strategies and regulatory updates, explore the knowledge that helps protect people – and empowers organizations to thrive.
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man in gym
Oct 22, 2025Corporate / Safety at work

Demographic Change: New Working Realities – New Hazards

How can companies improve safety and productivity with ergonomic aids, training, and a strong safety mindset?
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heat at work
Jun 11, 2025Corporate / Safety at work / DEKRA solutions

Heat at Work: Employee Protection and Employer Responsibilities

Climate change is driving up temperatures in summer. Workplaces, in consequence, are also getting hotter and hotter.
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Man in Conference Room
Jun 09, 2025Audit / Safety at work

Creating a Mentally Healthier Workplace with ISO 45001

Discover how integrating mental health into ISO 45001 systems transforms workplaces—reducing absenteeism, improving retention, and fostering a culture of resilience
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2024 DEKRA Safety in Action Conference
May 15, 2024Behind the scenes / Safety at work

2024 Safety in Action

An exclusive glimpse behind the scenes of the largest privately organized safety event in the U.S. where leaders tackled current issues affecting workplace safety.
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Workplace Safety
Apr 24, 2024Safety at work / Audit

Safety and Health in the Workplace – Introducing the Safety Cultu

How can companies arrive at a common understanding of safety in the workplace? The Safety Culture Ladder is a tool to work towards a safety culture.
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fire brigade protective equipment
Feb 14, 2024Safety at work

When Survival Depends on Personal Protective Equipment

Some professions are more extreme than others. They operate in hostile environments or at least involve an increased risk of accidents with serious consequences.
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Fall Using a Ladder
Jan 31, 2024Safety at work / Safety at home

Always Stand on Your Own Two Feet

Slipping, tripping, and falling are among the most common causes of household accidents. DEKRA expert Florian Halstenbach explains how best to avoid them.
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At birth, a child`s brain is equipped with about 100 billion neurons
Nov 08, 2023Safety at work

How Do We Keep Our Brains Fit?

If we’re not fully focused at work, mistakes can happen. The good news: We can take countermeasures to keep our brains fit.
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Adults should sleep at least seven hours per night.
Oct 25, 2023Safety on the road / Safety at work

Sleep = Regeneration = Health = Performance

In order to remain vital and healthy in the long term, restful sleep is a key requirement.
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First aid: In case of emergency, a step-by-step instruction helps
Oct 11, 2023Safety on the road / Safety at work

First Aid: Responding Confidently to Accidents

Whether it happens in traffic or at work – anyone who comes upon the scene of an accident is obliged to provide first aid.
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woman with Noise canceling headphones
May 03, 2023Safety at work

Keep the Noise Down Please

How “noise canceling culture” prevents the stress from constant communications bombardment.
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man infront of a laptop
Apr 26, 2023Cyber Security / Safety at work

Social Engineering: The Invisible Threat

Cybersecurity risks are increasing. Criminals exploit both technical vulnerabilities and people’s good nature in their attacks.
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