Here is the ergonomics legislation from
Brunei
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
Brunei does not have a single “ergonomics act,” but ergonomics regulation is integrated into its Workplace Safety and Health Act Chapter 277. All regulations are applicable for both office and remote workers.
Page last updated: 12/05/2026
The Duties of
The Employer
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(1) Ensure safety and health -
(1) It shall be the duty of every employer to take, so far as is reasonably practicable, such measures as are necessary to ensure the safety and health of his employees at work.
(2) It shall be the duty of every employer to take, so far as is reasonably practicable, such measures as are necessary to ensure the safety and health of persons (not being his employees) who may be affected by any undertaking carried on by him at the workplace. -
(3) Risk assessment -
(1) In every workplace, the employer, self-employed person and principal shall conduct a risk assessment in relation to the safety and health risks posed to any person who may be affected by his undertaking in the workplace.
(2) The Authority may determine the manner in which the risk assessment referred to in sub-regulation (1) is to be conducted. -
(4) Elimination and control of risk -
(1) In every workplace, the employer, self-employed person and principal shall take all reasonably practicable steps to eliminate any foreseeable risk to any person who may be affected by his undertaking in the workplace.
(2) Where it is not reasonably practicable to eliminate the risk referred to in sub-regulation (1), the employer, self-employed person or principal shall implement —(a) such reasonably practicable measures to minimise the risk; and (b) such safe work procedures to control the risk. -
(5) Records of risk assessment etc. -
(1) Every employer, self-employed person and principle shall — (a) maintain a record of any risk assessment conducted under regulation 3(1), and any measure or safe work procedure implemented under regulation 4(2); and (b) submit the record referred to in paragraph (a) to the Authority when required by the Authority.
(2) Every record referred to in sub-regulation (1) shall be kept by the employer, self-employed person or principal for a period of not less than 3 years. -
(6) Provision of information -
(1) In every workplace, the employer, self-employed person and principal shall take all reasonably practicable steps to ensure that any person in the workplace who may be exposed to a risk to his safety and health is informed of —
(a) the nature of the risk involved; and (b) any measure or safe work procedure implemented under regulation 4(2). -
(7) Review of risk assessment -
(1) In every workplace, the employer, self-employed person and principal shall review and, if necessary, revise the risk assessment referred to in regulation 3(1) at least once every 3 years.
(2) Notwithstanding sub-regulation (1), the employer, self-employed person and principal shall review and revise the risk assessment referred to in regulation 3:
(a) on the occurrence of any bodily injury to any person as a result of exposure to a hazard in the workplace; or
(b) where there is a significant change in work practices or procedures.
The Duties of
The Employee
- Equipment use - To use in such manner so as to provide the protection intended, any suitable appliance, protective clothing, convenience, equipment or other means or thing provided (whether for his use alone or for use by him in common with others) for securing his safety, health and welfare while at work.
- Co-operation - To co-operate with his employer or principal and any other person to such extent as will enable his employer, principal or the other person, as the case may be, to comply with this Act.
- Proper use - No person at work shall wilfully or recklessly interfere with or misuse any appliance, protective clothing, convenience, equipment or other means or thing provided (whether for his use alone or for use by him in common with others) pursuant to any requirement under this Act for securing the safety, health or welfare of persons (including himself) at work.
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.
