Updated: 08.11.2026
Work equipment under the German Industrial Safety Regulation (BetrSichV) are tools, devices, machines and installations used at work. A power-operated window in an office, school or hall is one of them. The employer is responsible for its safe condition.
What follows from this?
- Risk assessment for the use of the window.
- Regular inspection by a competent person, see ASR A1.6.
- Rectify defects before the window is used further.
Background: Power-operated windows from 2027 and Maintenance of window actuators. Note: overview, not legal advice.
