Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Every company in Berlin needs occupational health care from its very first employee – regardless of the sector. Scope and deployment hours are governed by DGUV Vorschrift 2 (the accident prevention regulation on company doctors and safety specialists). BESTMED 360 provides this care for companies of every size, serving Berlin as company physicians since 1989.

Deployment hours depend on your company’s care group (I, II or III) and its number of employees. Our deployment-hours calculator works out the statutory basic care in seconds – or we calculate it together in your quote.

Yes. From our practice on Kurfürstendamm we look after companies in every Berlin district as well as in neighbouring Brandenburg – on site at your company, at our practice or by video consultation.

The cost depends on the statutory deployment hours, i.e. on your care group and number of employees. Flat rates therefore fall short. Request a non-binding quote – you will receive it within one working day.

Yes. We take on occupational health care at short notice too – for example when switching providers or as cover. Get in touch; we usually clarify scope and start within a few days.

Our occupational medical care comprises holistic preventive healthcare in the workplace. This includes regular preventive examinations, individual consultations, ergonomic workplace design and the prevention of work-related illnesses.

DGUV Vorschrift 2 (the German accident insurance regulation on occupational medical and safety support) is a uniform, identically worded requirement for the employers' liability insurance associations and public accident insurers that puts the German Occupational Safety Act (ASiG) into concrete terms. The regulation defines employers' obligations regarding company support by company physicians and occupational safety specialists. It distinguishes between basic support and company-specific support. Detailed information is provided by the DGUV at dguv.de.

Our occupational physicians carry out various preventive examinations in accordance with the German Ordinance on Occupational Medical Prevention (ArbMedVV): mandatory check-ups (Pflichtvorsorge), offered check-ups (Angebotsvorsorge) and requested check-ups (Wunschvorsorge). In addition, we offer comprehensive check-ups that go beyond the standard examinations.

Regular examinations and individual advice allow work-related health risks to be identified at an early stage and preventive measures to be taken. Our occupational physicians provide support with the ergonomic design of work processes and workplaces in order to minimise strain and promote employee health.

Our experts advise you on the ergonomic design of workplaces and work processes in order to reduce physical strain and create a healthy working environment. We analyse working conditions, recommend suitable measures and provide support with implementation.

Through occupational medical advice, you receive tailored recommendations and solutions to promote the health of your employees. We support you in creating a health-promoting working environment that increases the motivation, productivity and satisfaction of your employees.

Our occupational safety specialists (Sifa) support you in implementing the statutory occupational health and safety regulations. They carry out workplace inspections, prepare risk assessments (Gefährdungsbeurteilungen), advise on preventive measures and support you in complying with occupational health and safety standards.

Our occupational safety specialists help you meet the statutory occupational health and safety requirements. They support you in preparing operating instructions, training employees, selecting personal protective equipment and conducting ASA meetings (occupational safety committee meetings).

We offer a wide range of training and safety instruction on various occupational health and safety topics. These include, for example, fire safety, first aid, hazardous substances, ergonomic working and safety-related behaviour. The training can take place either digitally or on site at your company.

Our occupational safety experts analyse your work processes and working environment, identify potential sources of danger and develop preventive measures together with you. Accidents can be avoided through the early identification of risks and the implementation of effective occupational health and safety measures.

Our experts advise you on selecting suitable personal protective equipment for your employees. We take into account the specific requirements of your company and ensure that the protective equipment complies with the applicable standards and regulations.

At BESTMED 360, preventive medicine means measures and programmes aimed at maintaining health, detecting illnesses at an early stage and reducing individual risk factors. Our focus is on holistic preventive care in the workplace.

We offer various preventive medical programmes, including health checks, health counselling, vaccinations, stress management and BGF (workplace health promotion). Our experts develop individual concepts tailored to the needs of your company and your employees.

Our prevention programmes support you in promoting the health and well-being of your employees. We offer stress management measures, exercise and nutrition counselling, work-life balance programmes and training on health-promoting behaviour.

To minimise work-related illnesses, we recommend ergonomic workplace design, regular breaks and physical activity at work, stress prevention, training on ergonomic working and building a health-promoting corporate culture. Our experts will be happy to advise you on implementation.

Through targeted preventive medical measures such as health checks, individual consultations and workplace health promotion programmes, you can increase the performance and productivity of your employees. A healthy and motivated workforce contributes significantly to the success of the company.

The GBU Psyche (Gefährdungsbeurteilung psychischer Belastung — the risk assessment of psychological stress) involves the systematic recording and evaluation of psychological stress in the workplace. It examines work tasks, work organisation, the working environment and social relationships. The aim is to reduce work-related stress and mental illness and to create a healthy working environment.

We support you in carrying out the GBU Psyche with our digital employee survey. It is conducted anonymously and in compliance with data protection requirements within your company and provides you with professionally prepared results. Our experts analyse the results, identify risks and potential, and provide recommendations for action.

Carrying out the GBU Psyche enables you to comprehensively assess the psychological stress within your company. You receive concrete recommendations for action to reduce work-related stress, increase employee motivation and satisfaction, and improve the working atmosphere.

Yes, under the ArbSchG (German Occupational Safety and Health Act), employers are obliged to determine and evaluate psychological stress in the workplace. The GBU Psyche has been mandatory since 2013 and serves to prevent mental illness and create a healthy working environment.

Yes, our occupational psychologists and GBU Psyche experts support you in implementing measures to reduce psychological stress. We offer individual advice, training and measures to promote mental health in the workplace.