Violations of legal or university-internal safety regulations occur when provisions of occupational safety or environmental protection, such as the Occupational Safety Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, or accident prevention regulations are violated, for example, by missing required safety precautions or by failing to comply with corresponding regulations or instructions.

Examples:
Use of pregnant employees in areas exposed to radiation, work in hazardous areas or with appropriate equipment without protective clothing, travel or excursions to countries for which the German Foreign Office has issued a travel warning.

Drug abuse/addictive behavior is present if addictive substances are consumed at the workplace or there is a risk of violation of employee duties due to addiction.

Example: Driving a company vehicle under the influence of alcohol