Health & Safety Day 2025

The all-day “Health & Safety Day” at the ZBT – The Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Center focused on health and safety in the workplace. All employees were invited to engage interactively, practically and informatively with topics relating to stress, time management, ergonomics and safety.

Keynote speech & focus on “Time and stress management”

The event kicked off with an interactive keynote speech by health and stress management trainer Andrea Lawlor which focused on participants’ own time management: participants were able to recognize how they can set clear priorities, expose their inner drivers and allow themselves to take breaks without feeling guilty. The lecture thus formed the central theme of the day: creating your own space for action and creativity.

This was also the focus of the following offers:

Consultation hour on time management – especially for department and group managers. There was the opportunity for a short individual coaching session.

From the Techniker Krankenkasse health checks offered by Techniker Krankenkasse:

Stress type determination
Cardio stress test (via heart rate variability)
Pupillography to detect daytime sleepiness and reduced concentration.

Practical workshops for more safety

Two 45-minute time slots with practical workshops were held in parallel to the health offerings – so that all participants could attend two events each. There was a choice:

Practical fire extinguishing exercise carried out by the company Notfallprävention GmbH
First aid in the lab with ZBT scientist Simon Dondrup
Laboratory safety at the ZBT with our Head of Safety Dr. Alexander Vogt
Ergonomics in the office – preventing long-term illnesses with company doctor Dr. Peter Stommel

These practical formats offered employees the opportunity to think through and try out safety and health issues directly in the working environment.

Conclusion and thanks

Many employees took the opportunity to take advantage of the day’s offerings – from health measurements to workshops and individual coaching. In view of the goal of raising awareness of personal health and safety in the working environment, the day can be considered a complete success. The ZBT would like to thank Techniker Krankenkasse for its support and all those involved and taking part for their commitment.