Occasion-independent risk assessment in the Maternity Protection Act: What employers need to know from 2025
From January 2025, employers will no longer have to carry out a risk assessment for all workplaces, regardless of the reason, in accordance with the Maternity Protection Act. The obligation to carry out a risk assessment remains in place, but there is no longer a general obligation to analyze every activity preventively. The focus is on selected or high-risk jobs.
Opportunities and risks
- Discharge: Less bureaucracy for companies.
- Hazard potential: Employers must not be lulled into a false sense of security - preventive assessment remains necessary where there are indications.
Compliance notes
- Targeted approach recommended: In the case of typical risks in production, laboratories or with hazardous substances, continue to check carefully.
- Documentation is crucial: Complete and comprehensible documentation of risk assessments is still mandatory.
