Here is the ergonomics legislation from
UAE
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
The UAE does not have a single “ergonomics act,” but ergonomics regulation is integrated into its Federal Decree by Law No. (33) of 2021 Regulating Labor Relations.
Page last updated: 14/05/2026
The Duties of
The Employer
- Safe work environment - To provide a safe and appropriate work environment to his employees. This must comply with all controls and procedures issued by Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) and other competent authorities in the country regarding occupational health and safety.
- Protect workers - To provide the necessary means of protecting workers from the risks of occupational injuries and diseases that may occur during work
- Provision of information - To put up instructional boards with awareness materials
- Provision of training - To provide appropriate training to workers to avoid such risks
- Regular evaluations - To conduct periodic evaluations to ensure that all parties to the employment contract comply with occupational health and safety requirements.
The Duties of
The Employer
🏠 for Remote Work
- Article 13 (Clause 6) Protect workers - The employer must provide the necessary means of prevention to protect workers from the hazards of occupational injuries and diseases that may occur during working hours. For remote workers, this includes ensuring that the equipment and digital setups provided do not pose ergonomic or physical risks to the employee.
- Article 13 (Clause 13) Information - The employer is required to inform the worker of the potential risks of their work and the preventive measures that must be taken, while also providing necessary training. In a remote work context, this involves educating staff on ergonomic best practices, such as proper seating posture and eye-strain prevention, to mitigate long-term health issues.
- Article 22 (Executive Regulations) Regular evaluations - The employer must conduct periodic evaluations to ensure that all parties to the employment contract comply with occupational health and safety requirements. Since a remote workspace is a private residence, this duty is typically fulfilled through mandatory ergonomic self-assessment checklists and monitoring "digital well-being" to prevent psychosocial risks like burnout.
- Ministerial Decision No. 44 of 2022 (Article 1) Compliance - The employer is bound by all controls and procedures issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) regarding occupational health and safety. This includes adhering to specific 2026 mandates that require shifting to remote work during environmental or emergency risks to prioritize the physical safety of the workforce.
The Duties of
The Employee
- PPE - To use the protective equipment and clothing provided to him and to take care of equipment in his/her possession.
- Compliance - To comply with all instructions given by the employer to protect him from danger and to refrain from any action contrary to these instructions.
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.
