{"id":36426,"date":"2026-07-15T15:59:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T13:59:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eurogip.fr\/?p=36426"},"modified":"2026-07-15T15:59:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T13:59:58","slug":"germany-a-new-grant-to-prevent-falls-in-the-construction-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eurogip.fr\/en\/germany-a-new-grant-to-prevent-falls-in-the-construction-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Germany: A new grant to prevent falls in the construction industry"},"content":{"rendered":"

Companies affiliated with the Construction Industry Accident Insurance Fund (Berufsgenossenschaft der Bauwirtschaft<\/i> – BG Bau) can now apply for a grant to purchase temporary fall protection systems<\/b>. This equipment is designed to ensure safety during work on rooftops, particularly during maintenance, cleaning, installation, or repair work, where the risk of falling is particularly high.<\/p>\n

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Numerous Falls in the Construction Industry<\/b><\/h1>\n

According to preliminary figures, more than 6,000 workplace accidents involving falls<\/b> were reported to BG Bau between January and October 2025. Of the 26 fatal falls recorded, 14 occurred from rooftops.<\/p>\n

Ulrich Marx, CEO of the German Roofers\u2019 Association (ZVDH), also fears that \u201cwith the boom in photovoltaics<\/b>, more and more non-professionals are climbing onto roofs without being fully aware of the dangers.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Michael Kirsch, CEO of BG Bau, notes that \u201cthe number of falls through skylights or roof windows is on the rise<\/b>\u201d and that it is therefore necessary to \u201csecure these hazardous areas, for example using temporary safety systems.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Details of the Grant<\/strong><\/h1>\n

With this new grant, BG Bau is expanding its existing support programs for fall prevention. Available through June 30, 2029, it covers:<\/p>\n