Health & Safety in the Workplace in Switzerland

AVOIDING ACCIDENTS, REDUCING CORPORATE RISKS

As an employer in Switzerland, you are responsible — in accordance with the Labour Act (ArG), the Ordinance on the Prevention of Accidents and Occupational Diseases (VUV), and the guidelines of the EKAS — for ensuring a safe and healthy working environment.

Due to increasing expectations from authorities, stricter inspections, and a growing awareness of workplace safety, Swiss companies are coming under greater scrutiny. Violations can lead to significant liability risks, fines, reputational damage and, in the worst cases, even criminal consequences.
A professional HSE management system is therefore essential to minimise risks and to protect employees in the long term.

What are the benefits of our HSE services?

  • Compliance with the labour law

    and the fulfilment of the legal obligation to protect health

  • Minimisation of occupational health and safety risks

    and the liability risk for entrepreneurs/ employers

  • Reduction of possible fines

    in case of disregard of industrial safety guidelines & laws

  • Protection for image

    and reputation of your company & integration of HSE management in line with requirements

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HSE Services by Bureau Veritas Switzerland

Bureau Veritas provides practical and standards‑compliant support throughout Switzerland in the areas of occupational safety and health protection – from risk analysis to the implementation of an effective safety management system.

  • Audits, studies, expert reports, consulting and safety training
  • Risk assessment, fire safety and emergency management
  • Behaviour‑based safety (BBS) and compliance with occupational safety regulations
  • Ergonomic assessments and workplace health.
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our certifications: iso 45001

Occupational health and safety management systems provide significant added value by effectively supporting safety measures. ISO 45001:2018 helps companies identify hazards at an early stage, protect employees, establish clear safety processes and ensure legal compliance.

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OUR APPROACH TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY

With our many years of experience in the Swiss market, Bureau Veritas combines in‑depth knowledge of standards and regulations with proven audit systems and modern digital tools. We also develop tailored solutions for every industry.
At the core of our approach is an effective and legally compliant safety management system that reduces risks and provides companies with strong legal protection.

  • In which areas do our occupational health and safety services provide support?

    Our services cover all essential aspects of occupational health and safety. The main areas include:

    • Personal protective equipment (PPE) and training
    • Machine safety
    • Fire safety
    • Food hygiene
    • Ergonomics
    • Safety of buildings and facilities
    • Process safety management.