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BG BAU

Abbreviation for Berufsgenossenschaft der Bauwirtschaft

In short and in plain language

BG BAU is a German body that insures building workers against accidents at work.

It puts out rules for safe work.

One example is how to dig pits and trenches safely.

Definition
BG BAU is the German statutory accident insurance institution for the construction industry and related services. It publishes rules and guidance on health and safety at work, for example on digging excavations and trenches safely.