Construction worker protection telephone

The Office for Building Regulations and Construction is responsible for the safe operation of construction sites:

  • Safety of workers on the construction site
  • Safety of pedestrians
  • Protection against emissions (e.g. construction noise and dust)
  • Supporting the police in recording work-related accidents

Detailed description

Accidents that occur on construction sites must be reported to the police immediately. This is important to initiate prompt action and ensure safety on the construction site.



Inform the responsible department so the incident can be documented and addressed. Your assistance will help minimize risks and make the work environment safer.



The Office for Building Regulations and Civil Engineering is primarily responsible for the safe operation of buildings and pollution control. This includes:

  • Control and monitoring of occupational safety for employees on construction sites
  • Control and monitoring of the safety of pedestrians
  • Control and monitoring of emissions protection for passers-by (e.g. construction noise and dust)
  • Advice and information for all those involved in the construction

This does not include:

  • Construction sites with hazardous substances such as asbestos or mineral fibers (Office for Occupational Safety and Health)
  • Occupation of public areas by construction site materials or vehicles (relevant district office, Department for the Management of Public Spaces (MöR))
  • Work on federally owned railways (Federal Railway Authority)
  • Advice and information on construction types, building permits or similar
 

Information

Prerequisites

An accident has occurred on a construction site or there are safety deficiencies.

Documents required

no

Please note

You can reach the responsible office by telephone from Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 040-42840-3328 or by email at arbeitsschutzaufbaustellen@bsw.hamburg.de.

Deadlines

Report any work-related accident or safety deficiencies immediately.

Procedure

You contact the responsible authority directly and report the work accident or safety deficiencies by telephone.

Processing time

no

Fees

no

Legal remedies

No legal remedy is provided.

Legal basis

Various legal regulations govern occupational health and safety and emissions control on construction sites in Hamburg. These regulations ensure that construction projects are carried out safely and in an environmentally friendly manner.




Hamburg Building Code (HBauO)


https://www.landesrecht-hamburg.de/bsha/document/jlr-BauOHA2005 framing




Construction Site Ordinance (BaustellV)


https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/baustellv/




Occupational Safety and Health Act (ArbSchG)


https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/arbschg/




Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG)


https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bimschg/

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Last updated: 06.02.2026