Employees in medical, nursing and therapeutic professions are exposed to an increased risk of infection due to their occupation. Anyone who regularly works in areas with people with tuberculosis or suspected symptoms or who regularly comes into contact with the pathogen, e.g. in the laboratory, must take part in compulsory occupational health care.

Anyone in the healthcare sector who has had professional contact with a person suffering from tuberculosis should contact the company medical service to find out about a preventive medical check-up. The costs of the consultation and examination are borne by the employer. If tuberculosis is detected during the examination, this must be reported to the responsible health authority. The employers' liability insurance association should also be informed in order to check whether it is an occupational disease. Further information on the subject of occupational diseases can be found on the website of the Employer's Liability Insurance Association for the Health and Welfare Services.