Ordinance on the Federal Act on Accident Insurance (UVG) - General Supervision (UVG)

1. The Cantonal Implementation of the Federal Act on Accident Insurance (UVG) is the responsibility of the Department of Economic Affairs, Social Affairs and Environment, unless it is expressly assigned to another authority.

1. The Compensation Fund of the Canton of Basel-Stadt is assigned the following tasks (Art. 80 of the Accident Insurance Act, Art. 107 of the Accident Insurance Ordinance)

a) Informing employers about the insurance obligation;

b) Monitoring compliance with the insurance obligation;

c) Reporting employers whose employees are not yet covered by any insurer according to the Accident Insurance Act.

2. The Compensation Fund of the Canton of Basel-Stadt is entitled to delegate tasks, which are incumbent upon it according to paragraph 1, to association compensation funds for certain industries, provided these are in agreement with taking over the tasks.

3. The Compensation Fund of the Canton of Basel-Stadt shall annually invoice the Canton for the costs incurred in fulfilling the tasks assigned to it according to paragraph 1.

1. The Office for Economic Affairs and Labor (AWA) enforces the regulations concerning the prevention of occupational accidents and occupational diseases, insofar as their enforcement is delegated to the canton pursuant to Art. 85 para. 1 of the Federal Act on Accident Insurance (UVG). It calls upon experts from other departments of the cantonal administration to assist when necessary.

1. The Office for Economy and Labor (AWA) prevents the use of hazardous premises or facilities in accordance with Art. 86 para. 2 UVG and, if necessary, orders the seizure of substances and objects.

2. In particularly severe cases, the Office for Economy and Labor (AWA) can immediately close the operation until the unsafe conditions are rectified. Such a closure decision must be confirmed or revoked by the Department of Economy, Social Affairs, and Environment within three working days.

1. If the efforts according to Articles 60-63 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act do not lead to a compliant condition, the necessary measures must be ordered by the Office for Economy and Labor (AWA).

2. The imposition of measures for the prevention of occupational accidents or diseases must be issued as a written order, accompanied by a justification and instructions on legal remedies.

3. If there is imminent danger, the order can be issued and communicated orally on the spot. It must be immediately confirmed in writing thereafter. The period for legal remedies begins on the date of the written notification.

1. The Cantonal Police provides the Office for Economy and Labor (AWA) and other bodies responsible for enforcing occupational safety with the necessary administrative and legal assistance in accordance with Art. 86 of the Federal Law on Accident Insurance (UVG) and Art. 41 of the Federal Act on Administrative Procedure.

2. In cases of urgent necessity, the Cantonal Police directly receives requests for assistance; it subsequently informs the Office for Economy and Labor (AWA) about the request for assistance and the measures taken.

3. In other cases, the request for assistance must be forwarded to the Cantonal Police through the Office for Economy and Labor (AWA).

1. The authorities of the cantons and municipalities shall assist insurers within the scope of their responsibilities and in accordance with their material, technical, and personnel capabilities pursuant to Art. 47 of the Federal Act on Accident Insurance (UVG) in the determination of the circumstances of the accident.

2. They shall report serious occupational accidents, of which they become aware, spontaneously and without delay to the Office for Economy and Labor (AWA).

1. For disputes, objections, and complaints, in addition to Art. 57 of the Federal Accident Insurance Act (UVG) and Art. 57 of the Federal Act on the General Part of Social Insurance Law (ATSG), the provisions of the Law on the Social Insurance Court of the Canton of Basel-Stadt and on the Arbitration Court in Social Insurance Matters shall apply.

1. This regulation is to be published; it becomes effective on the date of publication.