Fitness-for-duty assessments

For certain activities it must be assessed whether employees can carry them out without danger to themselves or others. A fitness assessment therefore protects the employees themselves as well as third parties. It is carried out only where there is a legal basis or a legitimate operational interest. This distinguishes it from the occupational health check-up, which serves the early detection of health risks.

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Scope of service

Driving, operating and monitoring tasks (E FSÜ, formerly G 25)

We assess fitness for forklift trucks, cranes, vehicles and monitoring tasks with responsibility for others in line with the DGUV recommendation on driving, control and monitoring activities.

Work at height with a risk of falling (E ABS, formerly G 41)

For work at height, on scaffolding, roofs or in silos, we assess physical resilience, circulation, balance and consciousness in line with the DGUV recommendation on work with a risk of falling.

Respiratory protective equipment (E ASG, formerly G 26)

We assess physical resilience for wearing respiratory protective equipment of groups 1 to 3 in line with the DGUV recommendation on respiratory protective equipment; the associated check-up follows the Ordinance on Occupational Health Check-ups (ArbMedVV).

Result for the employer

The employer receives only the result, that is, fit, fit with restrictions or not fit, and no diagnoses.

How it works

Confirm the grounds

We check whether a legal basis or a legitimate operational interest exists. Without this requirement, no examination takes place.

Appointment

The examination takes place on site or at the practice and lasts 20 to 45 minutes depending on scope.

Assessment

We compare the requirements of the job medically with the state of health.

Result

A written statement of fitness with the date for re-examination follows.

Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions

The most common questions about this service, answered briefly. Anything else we can clarify in conversation.

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Is a fitness-for-duty assessment the same as a check-up?

No. A check-up serves the health of the person examined; a fitness-for-duty assessment protects the employee and other people. The two are legally separate procedures.

How long is the assessment valid?

Depending on the activity and age, it is usually valid for between twelve months and five years, longer for younger employees and shorter from the age of 60. The period is stated on the certificate.

Legal basis and sources

The information is based on legislation and publications of the competent bodies. Each can be read there in full.

Legal texts and publications of the competent authorities

DGUV Information 250-010 — Fitness-for-duty assessments

German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) — when a fitness-for-duty assessment is permitted and how it is carried out.

BetrSichV — Industrial Safety Ordinance

Federal Ministry of Justice — requirements for employees who operate equipment subject to mandatory inspection.

§ 6 Working Hours Act (ArbZG) — night and shift work

Federal Ministry of Justice — night workers’ entitlement to an occupational health examination.

ArbMedVV — Ordinance on Occupational Health Check-ups

Federal Ministry of Justice — distinction between check-ups and fitness-for-duty assessments.

All links were last checked on 14 September 2026. They lead to the pages of the respective publishers.

Fitness-for-duty assessments for your company

After a short conversation you will receive a quotation for your company. We work on site in the Ingolstadt, Munich and Upper Bavaria area and advise nationwide by video.

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