University of Konstanz Opens Workshops as German Safety Training Push Intensifies
29.06.2026 - 17:39:00 | boerse-global.de
Visitors can watch live demonstrations in glass, metal and wood processing — with the relevant safety precautions shown step by step. The event is part of a broader wave of workplace safety initiatives rolling out across Germany this summer.
Alongside the live demos, the same day brings a dedicated online session on how artificial intelligence is reshaping engineering safety. Topics include predictive maintenance, which detects technical faults early and can cut accident risks significantly.
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New Two-Volume Standard for Construction Safety Coordinators
A major reference work arrived today for safety and health coordinators (known in Germany as SiGeKo). Author Donato Muro has released a two-volume set covering legal and organisational fundamentals. The second volume serves as a technical hazard-and-measures atlas, offering practical guidance for planning protective measures. Digital work aids are included to help integrate the material into daily operations.
Mandatory BGHM Seminars for Business Owners Start in July
For many entrepreneurs in the wood and plastics trades, upgrading their safety qualifications is not optional — it is a requirement of their statutory accident insurance with the Berufsgenossenschaft Holz und Metall (BGHM). The institution’s first one-day foundational seminar takes place in Saarbrücken on July 1, 2026. That date is the earliest in a series of free sessions running through the rest of the year: August 12, September 1, September 23, October 21, November 25 and December 8. Bookings can be made via the digital portals of industry associations.
Free Expert Consultation in Magdeburg
Another opportunity arrives earlier: on June 30, the Magdeburg Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK Magdeburg) is holding a free expert advice day. Companies can get an outside perspective on operational safety arrangements and identify potential improvements. The service is open to all businesses in the region without charge.
