Professional Association of the Construction Industry (BG BAU)

The Berufsgenossenschaft der Bauwirtschaft (BG BAU) is one of the largest professional associations in Germany and serves as the carrier of statutory accident insurance for the construction industry and related services. Based in Berlin, BG BAU supports approximately 2.8 million insured individuals in around 500,000 companies as well as about 50,000 private construction projects[3].

Main Mission and Values

BG BAU promotes occupational safety and health protection in the workplace to prevent workplace accidents and occupational diseases. In the event of an accident, it offers comprehensive support and rehabilitation to restore the performance of those affected or to provide financial compensation[1][3]. Its mission is based on the principles of "Everything from a single source", "Prevention before compensation", and "Rehabilitation before retirement".

Key Products and Services

Statutory Accident Insurance: BG BAU provides insurance coverage for employees in the construction industry.
Occupational Safety and Health Protection: It promotes measures to prevent workplace accidents and occupational diseases.
Rehabilitation and Compensation: Comprehensive support and financial assistance in the event of an accident.
Online Service "my BG BAU": A paperless portal for companies and insured individuals for communication and document management[4].

Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

BG BAU is committed to the fight against undeclared work and illegal employment to protect the solidarity community and promote fair working conditions[1]. Additionally, it regularly offers seminars and workshops to improve occupational safety, such as online seminars on risk assessment in winter or on occupational safety in building cleaning[2][3].

Organization and Financing

BG BAU is a corporation under public law and is under state supervision. It is financed by contributions from employers, while the insured do not pay contributions[1]. The organization is equally represented, meaning that employers and insured individuals are represented equally[3].

Sources:

1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/BG_BAU
2 - https://www.bgbau.de/themen/mitgliedschaft-und-beitrag/pflichtversicherung-fuer-unternehmen/informationen-fuer-die-unternehmensgruendung
3 - https://www.service.bund.de/Content/DE/DEBehoerden/B/Berufsgenossenschaften/BG-BAU/Berufsgenossenschaft-der-Bauwirtschaft.html?nn=4641496
4 - https://www.bgbau.de/service/angebote/meine-bg-bau-ihr-online-service
5 - https://paritarian-funds-construction.eu/files/7/de-bg-bau-complete-report.pdf

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