You can find information on the following topics relating to "Health and safety at work" here:

• Occupational Medicine
• Health at KIT
• Safety, Environment, and Obligations of the Employer

The company doctors advise and support the employer in matters of occupational health and safety, accident prevention and health protection. This includes services ranging from medical prevention to the detection of work-related illnesses and rehabilitation.

If you would like to find out more about the health promotion services offered by the Medical Services at KIT, but have not yet received an official appointment for an employment examination or occupational health screening, you are welcome to make an appointment directly with the Medical Services for an initial contact. The respective contact persons at the South Campus and North Campus as well as further information on the Medical Services can be found at this link (in German only).

Protecting and promoting the health of employees at KIT is an important concern of the Executive Board. Several organizational units at KIT have been tasked with its implementation. These have joined forces to form a health network. The Health Network offers a wide range of services, including medical care, health in the workplace, sport and fitness as well as support in case of conflicts and psychological problems.

Detailed information on the various services offered by the participating network partners and contact details can be found here (in German only).

The Safety and Environment Business Unit (SUM) advises and assists the organizational units of KIT in implementing and complying with legally relevant requirements in the areas of occupational safety, operational safety, and environmental protection. Moreover, it is in charge of licensing and approval procedures. These employer´s obligations have to be fulfilled by KIT as a legal entity and employer. According to the Occupational Safety Act, such obligations may also be transferred to heads of organizational units at KIT. In principle, every superior at KIT is responsible for the occupational safety of her/his staff. This responsibility results from the employment contract as well as from the position of superior. In case of questions, contact the Head of the Safety and Environment Business Unit (in German only). 

As a professor of KIT, you are responsible for your subordinate staff according to civil service legislation. In case your professorship is associated with the position of Head of Institute, you are also responsible for the occupational safety at this institute.

The KIT Information System on Safety (KISS) is a central information system on safety and environmental protection. This portal does not list permits granted to KIT, but basic legal information on how to apply for and receive permits.

Major regulations valid at KIT are the General Safety Regulations of KIT Campus North and the Abfallordnung (waste management regulations, in German only).

More information on the services and trainings offered as well as the contact data of SUM staff are available here (in German only).