The CEO’s Blind Spot: How Ignoring TRGS, DIN ISO, and DGUV Translates to Personal Criminal Liability in Germany
Introduction: The Illusion of Delegation For many C-level executives, Managing Directors, and Board Members operating in Germany and across Europe, Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) is safely compartmentalized as an operational department matter. Directors often operate under the comforting assumption that appointing a local HSE manager shields the board from legal consequences. Under...


