German NOUN C1 Rank 18116

die Berufsgenossenschaft

employers' liability insurance association

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Meanings

die Berufsgenossenschaft

employers' liability insurance association

An institution of statutory accident insurance in Germany that is responsible for specific branches of industry and provides benefits in cases of workplace accidents or occupational diseases.

EXAMPLE

Nach seinem Unfall auf der Baustelle wurde der Fall an die zuständige Berufsgenossenschaft gemeldet.

After his accident on the construction site, the case was reported to the responsible employers' liability insurance association.

Usage tips

Word composition

The word consists of 'Beruf' (profession/job) and 'Genossenschaft' (cooperative/association). A 'Genossenschaft' is a kind of association or cooperative. So it is an association that deals with work-related matters.

EXAMPLE

Jedes Unternehmen muss seine Mitarbeiter bei der zuständigen Berufsgenossenschaft anmelden.

Every company must register its employees with the responsible employers' liability insurance association.

Cultural context

The 'Berufsgenossenschaft' (employers' liability insurance association) is a central part of the German social insurance system. It is the statutory accident insurance provider for employees and is responsible for preventing workplace accidents.

EXAMPLE

Die Berufsgenossenschaft prüft die Sicherheitsstandards im Betrieb.

The employers' liability insurance association checks the safety standards in the company.

Typical collocations

Typical phrases are 'einen Unfall bei der Berufsgenossenschaft melden' (to report an accident to the employers' liability insurance association), 'bei der Berufsgenossenschaft versichert sein' (to be insured through the employers' liability insurance association), or 'Leistungen von der Berufsgenossenschaft erhalten' (to receive benefits from the employers' liability insurance association).

EXAMPLE

Der Arbeitsunfall muss sofort der Berufsgenossenschaft gemeldet werden.

The workplace accident must be reported to the employers' liability insurance association immediately.

Abbreviation

In everyday working life and in official documents, the abbreviation 'BG' is often used. So if you hear 'BG Bau' or 'BG Handel', it refers to the 'Berufsgenossenschaft' (employers' liability insurance association).

EXAMPLE

Schick den Bericht bitte direkt an die BG.

Please send the report directly to the BG.

In real life

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