Safety Consultancy: Less Paperwork Alone Won't Make Workplaces Safer
Wuppertal – November 03, 2026 -- Cutting bureaucracy in occupational safety does not make workplaces safer unless the freed-up time is spent on the shop floor, according to Wuppertal-based WandelWerker Consulting GmbH. Managing director Anna Ganzke argues that a completed form prevents no accident, and that managers and safety specialists who spend much of their time on checklists and documentation have less time in production, warehouses and on construction sites.
Consultancy targets duplicate checks and handwritten records for removal
WandelWerker names three areas where companies can simplify processes: duplicate inspections, handwritten records that could be captured digitally, and inspection and documentation duties that could be aligned more closely with actual risks. Any relief must be checked against applicable legal requirements, the firm says. Responsibility for occupational health and safety remains with the employer.