First aid log (Verbandbuch)

The entry proves that an injury occurred during insured work – important if a minor injury later has consequences. Because it is health data, only authorised persons may see it; single sheets or a digital solution with access rights are preferable to a bound book.

The first aid log does not replace the accident report: if someone is unable to work for more than three days, the accident must also be reported to the employers' liability insurance association.

This glossary entry gives a general overview of German occupational safety law and does not replace legal advice. The regulations in force and the rules of the statutory accident insurance institutions are authoritative.