The glossary to understand and take action

Multisectoral Occupational Health Service (STM)

The STM supports affiliated companies in occupational health, medical surveillance and the prevention of occupational risks. It is an occupational health service, distinct from health insurance.

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Understand the scope

Its role for your business

Employers must identify the occupational health service to which they belong. The STM is not the only possible service. Examinations and procedures depend in particular on roles, risks and employees' situations.

In your file

When to contact them and what to prepare

Describe the actual tasks and exposures in order to prepare the relevant requests. Prevention also covers ergonomics and work organisation. Conclusions intended for the employer must be handled in compliance with medical confidentiality: fitness-for-work management does not provide access to the entire health record.

A scenario to help you understand

Educational example

A company creates a position exposed to a particular risk. It sends a description of the position to the competent service and arranges the necessary monitoring.

Fictitious situation, presented to illustrate the concept.

Prepare for what comes next

Points to check

  • Identifier le service compétent
  • Décrire les risques du poste
  • Organiser les examens requis

Connecting concepts

Terms to know as well

Continue with the concepts, contacts and procedures related to this topic.

Accident Insurance Association (AAA)The AAA is Luxembourg's accident insurance body. It is involved in the prevention and compensation of occupational accidents and diseases falling within its legal framework.Employment contractThe employment contract governs an employment relationship, with the respective obligations of the employer and employee within the applicable legal framework.Data minimisationA principle consisting of limiting the personal data used to what is necessary for the intended purpose.Occupational accident declarationThe accident declaration communicates to the competent body the circumstances of an event that may fall under accident insurance. It enables the case to be assessed without prejudging its recognition.Directorate of HealthThe Directorate of Health operates in the field of public health within its remit. Companies in certain sectors must check the health requirements specific to their activities and products.Operational declaration with the CCSSA procedure enabling a company to register as an employer with the CCSS.

Put it into practice

Explore further with our guides

Practical guideFirst hire: organising the employer file and payroll

Sources and verification

References consulted on 20 September 2026. Official procedures specify the applicable conditions and exceptions.

This guide explains a general process. The applicable rules depend on your situation; it does not constitute personalised advice. Report a correction.

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