Question 1

What are the 3 pillars of OHM?

Accepted Answer

Pillar 1: Occupational Health & Safety (⚖️ MANDATORY under ArbSchG). Pillar 2: BEM – Return-to-Work Management (⚖️ MANDATORY under SGB IX § 167). Pillar 3: Health Promotion (💚 Voluntary, but massively worthwhile – ROI up to 1:5.5!).

Question 2

What’s mandatory, what’s voluntary?

Accepted Answer

MANDATORY are 2 pillars: (1) Occupational safety incl. risk assessment (physical & psychological), (2) BEM after 42 days sick leave. VOLUNTARY is health promotion – but this is where you really benefit! ROI up to 1:5.5, sick days -26%.

Question 3

Which laws do I comply with?

Accepted Answer

ArbSchG (Occupational Safety Act) for safety + risk assessments. SGB IX § 167 for BEM. And § 20b SGB V gives you the right to health insurer support for health promotion!

Question 4

What happens if I DON’T fulfill the mandatory pillars?

Accepted Answer

Fines up to €30,000 (ArbSchG), liability risk for workplace accidents, reputation damage, problems with terminations if BEM wasn’t offered. EasyBGM helps you be compliant.

Question 5

Do health insurers really support health promotion?

Accepted Answer

Yes, gladly! § 20b SGB V OBLIGES health insurers to support workplace health promotion. They WANT to – it’s their core business to promote health. You fulfill your obligations → insurers support your prevention. We help you apply for funding.

Question 6

What does health promotion bring if it’s voluntary?

Accepted Answer

THIS IS WHERE YOU REALLY BENEFIT! ROI up to 1:5.5, sick days drop by 26%, better employer branding. AND: health insurers gladly support you (§ 20b SGB V). You fulfill obligations → insurers support prevention = win-win!

Question 7

Do I need an external consultant?

Accepted Answer

That’s your call! The platform guides you step by step through all obligations – many manage it themselves. If you need a consultant later, you’re prepared and can speak as equals. Consultants are partners, not a requirement.

Question 8

How do I best get started?

Accepted Answer

Register → Do the 3-pillar check → Start with Pillar 1 (occupational safety). In 30 minutes you’ll see which obligations you have and how to fulfill them.

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