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Employees spend a large chunk of their time in the workplace. Successful occupational health management can promote good employee health, performance, and well-being. This section provides information on the measures that companies are legally obliged to take as well as further optional measures.

Workplace health

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Gradual integration – a phased return to work

The aim of gradual reintegration is to support people returning to work after an extended illness or an accident. This approach is often referred to as the “Hamburg model”.

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Insurance cover for work-related accidents – regulations and benefits

People can have accidents at work or while attending daycare facilities, schools or third-level education settings. Statutory work insurance providers verify accidents and award benefits.

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Mental health in the workplace

Maintaining mental health in the workplace is important. This article explains which factors can impact mental health at work and how employees can take care of their mental health.

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Workplace health management (WHM)

Companies and employees benefit from a comprehensive workplace health management program. What does it all include? And how is it planned and implemented?

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Measures for occupational health

Occupational health is extremely important to staff and employers. Which measures are obligatory? Which ones are promoted?

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Workplace integration management program (BEM): back to working life

The workplace integration management program helps people who have been unable to work for a prolonged period return to work. What are the advantages of structured integration? How does it work?

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Workplace health promotion (WHP)

Workplace health promotion is an important tool to use to achieve greater health and well-being in the workplace – for all companies. What are the benefits?