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The Professional Association for Energy, Textiles, Electrical Engineering, and Media Products (BG ETEM) is one of the largest commercial professional associations in Germany. It acts as the carrier of statutory accident insurance and covers about 3.8 million insured individuals in more than 200,000 companies. These companies come from sectors such as the electrical industry, precision mechanics, energy and water management, textiles, shoe manufacturing, as well as printing and paper processing[1][3].
The BG ETEM is dedicated to promoting safety and health in the workplace, providing support to insured individuals after accidents or occupational diseases, and financially securing their livelihoods. Self-administration, consisting of representatives of the insured and employers, plays a central role in decision-making[3].
The BG ETEM is committed to sustainably promoting employee health. Through the Entrepreneur Model, it supports small businesses in organizing occupational safety independently and promoting employee health in the long term[5]. Additionally, it operates regional prevention centers and educational locations to ensure comprehensive support[3].
Based in Cologne and with numerous regional directorates, the BG ETEM is present nationwide and offers its member companies and insured individuals comprehensive support on-site[3].
