Welcome to Jenoptik in Göschwitz - Information for visitors
Brigther Futures with the Power of Light. Thank you for supporting us. We look forward to welcoming you as our guest and are pleased to provide you with information about your visit to Jenoptik.
Access to the Jenoptik premises
We are obliged to perform screening of all visitors and contractual partners of Jenoptik against valid sanction lists while using information such as name, nationality and institution of origin. Please have a valid ID with you.
- Rules for visitors
- Safety & Security
- Environmental protection
- First aid
- Behaviour in an emergency case
- Our rules of conduct
Access and movement on the company premises
Please wear your visitor badge clearly visible during the entire stay on the company premises.
Visitors are always accompanied by Jenoptik employees within the company premises. Access to security areas is only permitted to visitors after a security check.
Please only use the marked paths and corridors.
Some of the work premises are visibly equipped with barriers or are marked with warning signs such as “AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY”. In case you stay at or near such premises, please follow the instructions of the trained staff who work there.
Driving and parking, speed limit
Driving onto and on the premises is only permitted with special authorization and to delivery traffic. Guests may park outside in the designated guest parking spaces or in the spaces assigned by the security staff. Vehicles that endanger safety and/ or restrict the movement of others will be removed against payment. The usual traffic regulations and a speed limit of 10 km/h apply on the entire premises, including the parking lots.
Taking and bringing items with you
You are not allowed to carry any objects away including, but not limited to, documentation, without an explicit consent of the person you are visiting or of another authorized member of the staff.
It is forbidden to use any portable memory media like FD, CD, DVD, USB devices, or HDD on all computers connected to Jenoptik network.
Smoking and drug ban
Smoking is permitted only at designated smoking areas. The use of fire and open light requires the approval of the property management or the fire safety officer.
You may not enter the building under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Hosts or security personnel are authorized to ask you to undergo appropriate tests.
Prohibition of photography
Filming and photography (including with cell phones) is prohibited on the entire company premises (except with the permission of authorized Jenoptik employees).

Our buildings and grounds are monitored 24/7 by security guards who are based in the security operations command as indicated on the map.
Surroundings, goods and materials
It is always necessary to follow instructions of the company’s employees with regard to possible risks in the workplace, such as: cranes operation, forklifts, electrical and other equipment, use of chemicals, gases or pressure vessels.
In the areas intended for the transportation of materials, goods and merchandise, please pay attention to forklift and trolley traffic as well as suspended loads under the crane systems.
Please be aware of general hazards such as tripping, bumping, falling and crushing hazards, vehicle traffic and production-related technological hazards such as laser radiation, electromagnetic fields, heat radiation, etc. throughout the entire company premises.
Do not touch anything
Please do not touch any workpieces, materials, machines or devices as you could endanger yourself, the production process or the product.
Protective equipment
Please only enter areas where personal protective equipment is required with this protective equipment. As a visitor, you can borrow the appropriate equipment from your host.

Be aware of your impact on the environment and act accordingly.
When working, always adhere to applicable legislation and regulations of the company.
When working with dangerous substances, please ensure their qualified use, proper storage and safe disposal, so that neither the environment nor safety are threatened.
Avoid waste generation, and if it occurs, dispose it according to internal company requirements on waste separation and in accordance with law. If during your activity hazardous waste is generated, ensure its disposal at your own expense.
When using energy sources, please try to use them economically.
- Leave the building immediately using the shortest escape route.
- Pay attention to the escape route signs.
- Follow the Jenoptik employees to the assembly point.
- Always follow the instructions of Jenoptik security personnel.
Jenoptik respects generally accepted rules of good manners and politeness. Any signs of intimidation and discrimination are not tolerated by the company.
In order to ensure a high level of integrity as well as ethical and legal standards within the Group at all times and to safeguard Jenoptik’s reputation, the principles of conduct that we already take for granted have been summarized in the Integrity Code.
Some tips for your stay in Jena
Here are some tips
After-work drinks and food: You can find all kinds of restaurants in Wagnergasse.
A short hike with a wonderful view: Many paths lead to the hills around Jena. They are easily accessible in all directions and after a short climb you can enjoy the tranquility of nature and a view of the city.
For sports and culture enthusiasts: Jena has short distances and offers many opportunities for a run, for climbing, swimming, or immersing yourself in the era of romanticism in Jena.
All information including a calendar of events can be found at www.visit-jena.de
Visitors information for Jena-Göschwitz
Please let us know, if you need any help.
