

Berufsgenossenschaft Handel und Warenlogistik (BGHW)
The
Professional Association for Trade and Goods Logistics (BGHW)
editThe Professional Association for Trade and Goods Logistics (BGHW) is a commercial professional association and thus the carrier of statutory accident insurance for companies in retail, wholesale, and goods distribution. It serves approximately 4.6 million insured individuals in around 380,000 companies nationwide.
Key Products and Services
edit- Statutory Accident Insurance: The BGHW provides protection for employees and voluntarily insured entrepreneurs against workplace and commuting accidents as well as occupational diseases.
- Prevention Measures: Through targeted prevention, the BGHW supports companies in preventing workplace accidents and occupational diseases.
- Rehabilitation and Financial Benefits: In the event of damage, the BGHW ensures rehabilitation and secures the livelihood of the insured and their families.
Main Mission and Values
editThe BGHW sees itself as a modern service provider that promotes safe and healthy workplaces. It places great importance on prevention and rehabilitation to improve the quality of life of the insured.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editThe BGHW is committed to sustainable occupational safety and health protection. It provides comprehensive information and tools for risk assessment and promotes conscious handling of workplace risks through seminars and publications. Additionally, it engages in active communication about current developments in occupational safety through its e-magazine.
Current Developments
editStarting in 2024, the BGHW has introduced a new risk tariff that further optimizes risk assessment and prevention measures. This underscores the BGHW's commitment to continuous improvements in occupational safety.
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berufsgenossenschaft_Handel_und_Warenlogistik
- 2 - https://www.bghw.de/mitgliedschaft-beitrag/anmeldung
- 3 - https://www.service.bund.de/Content/DE/DEBehoerden/B/Berufsgenossenschaften/BGHW/Berufsgenossenschaft-Handel-und-Warenlogistik.html?nn=4641496
- 4 - https://www.bghw.de/fileadmin/user_upload/BGHW_Website/Website/Weiterbildung-Services/Fuer-Sie-zusammengestellt/Formulare-Downloads/Mitgliedschaft_und_Beitrag/Anmeldung_Aenderung/Betriebsbeschreibung-online.pdf
- 5 - https://www.bghw.de