Here is the ergonomics legislation from
Norway
The information here was collated from official online sources by Ergo Global ergonomists. All information is for general purposes and cannot be considered 1-to-1 legal advice. Ergo Global disclaim any liability relating to the information provided on this page.
To Note
Norway does not have a single “ergonomics act,” but ergonomics regulation is integrated into its Workplace Regulations.
Page last updated: 05/02/2026
The Duties of
The Employer
- Safe working environment - Ensure a fully safe and healthy working environment, including protection against harmful physical and ergonomic strain.
- Workplace and workstation design - Design and adapt workplaces, workstations, tools, and equipment so they are suitable for the work being performed, can be individually adjusted, and prevent awkward postures, repetitive strain, and excessive force.
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Equipment requirements - Refer to section 'Requirements for the physical design of the screen workplace' for requirements on:
- Individual adaption
- Work tables
- Display-selection, placement and customisation
- Display and viewing conditions
- Keyboard
- Computer mouse and trackpads
- Headphones
- Document holder
- Lighting - Continuous assessment - The ergonomic conditions in the working environment must be mapped and assessed continuously. The employer must take into account organisational conditions, individual tasks, the total workload, individual differences and the individual's experience of the work.
- Work organisation - The employer must organise the work so that the employees have the opportunity to vary and switch between different tasks. It is important that the work satisfies both physical and mental needs for variety. If the employer cannot organise the work with varied enough tasks, the opportunity for rest and recovery must be included. The ideal is often a combination of varied tasks and rest.
- Eye examination - Employees who work at computer screens are entitled to an eye examination and, if applicable, computer glasses or computer glasses. The employer must cover expenses for eye tests and computer glasses.
- Training and information - Employees who work at computer screens must receive the necessary information and training for ergonomic risks, correct use of equipment and software and safe work techniques for screen-based and physically demanding work.
- Functionality and adaptability - The computer equipment and software must be user-friendly, functional and adaptable to individual needs. The software should make it possible to use standardised keyboard shortcuts to reduce the use of computer mice, and the software and equipment must have easily understandable auxiliary functions.
- Employee and representative involvement - Involve employees and safety representatives by planning and assessing ergonomic conditions in cooperation with them, and implementing ergonomic injury-prevention measures together with affected employees.
The Duties of
The Employer
🏠 for Remote Work
The Home Office Regulations (regulations on work performed in the employee's home) regulate home work. The regulations are limited to work that employees perform in their "own home", and do not apply to other types of remote work, such as work from the cabin, work on the train or on business travel.
- Satisfactory work conditions - The safety, health and welfare of employees must also be ensured when working from home. Therefore, the employer must, as far as practicable, ensure that the working conditions in the home office are fully satisfactory.
- Strain prevention - The employer must ensure that the workplace, work equipment and indoor environment do not lead to unfortunate physical strain.
- Safeguarding - The employer must also ensure that the psychosocial working environment is safeguarded.
- Financial clarity - Be clear about who finances and maintains the necessary equipment in the home office, as the regulations do not specify who will cover the costs of necessary purchase and maintenance of equipment and infrastructure for the home office, such as desks and chairs, lighting and the internet.
- Equipment responsibilities - It is up to the employer, often in dialogue with the employee, to decide what equipment belongs to the workplace and what is necessary for the employees to be able to work from home.
What's next?
Step 1
Run an ergonomics audit following these regulations.
Step 2
List out the gaps in your ergonomics policy.
Step 4
Contact Ergo Global for more support where needed.
