Here is the ergonomics legislation from
Qatar
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
Qatar does not have a single “ergonomics act,” but ergonomics regulation is integrated into its Qatar Labor Law (Law No. 14 of 2004).
Page last updated: 15/05/2026
The Duties of
The Employer
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Article (99) - Provision of information
The employer or his representative shall on the commencement of every worker’s engagement inform him of the hazards of the work and the hazards which may occur thereafter and shall inform him of the safety measures to be taken for the protection therefrom and shall post up in a conspicuous place his detailed instructions concerning the means of observing vocational health and safety for protecting the workers from the hazards to which they are exposed during performance of their work. -
Article (100) - Protecting workers
The employer shall take all precautionary measures for protecting the workers during the work from any injury or disease that may result from the work performed in his establishment or from any accident, defect or breakdown in the machinery and equipment therein or from fire. -
Article (103) - Minimum requirements
The employer shall take the measures capable of securing the hygiene and good ventilation in the places of work and shall provide it with the suitable lighting and potable water, hygiene and drainage, in accordance with the regulations and decisions to be issued by the competent authorities in this respect. -
Article (105) Medical examination -
The periodical medical check-ups shall be carried out on the workers exposed to the dangers of inflication with the vocational diseases in all activities of the work at intervals appropriate to the hazards involved in the work in accordance with the measures to be specified by the competent authorities specifying the types of such check-ups and the intervals in which they shall be carried out. The employer shall keep the results of these check-ups in the files concerning the workers. If the results of the check-up shows the infliction of the worker with one of the occupational diseases the employer shall notify the Department thereof within three days from the date of his knowing the result of the check-up.
The Duties of
The Employer
🏠 for Remote Work
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Article 99 – Risk Disclosure and Prevention
The employer must inform the worker, at the start of their duties, of any potential risks associated with the work and the preventive measures required. For your field in ergonomics, this translates to a legal requirement to provide remote workers with training or documentation on home-office hazards, such as poor posture, repetitive strain, and eye fatigue. -
Article 100 – Precautionary Safety Measures
This article mandates that the employer take all necessary precautionary measures to protect workers from occupational injuries or diseases. In a remote work context, the employer remains responsible for ensuring the employee's workspace is safe. This is typically achieved by providing necessary ergonomic equipment (such as laptop stands or adjustable chairs) and conducting digital risk assessments. - Article 102 – Standards of the Work Environment: The employer must adhere to national standards for occupational health and safety as determined by the Minister. These standards (detailed further in Ministerial Decision No. 20 of 2005) include technical requirements for lighting, ventilation, and seating. Employers are expected to ensure that a remote worker's designated workspace meets these basic criteria to prevent long-term physical harm.
The Duties of
The Employee
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Article (101) - Compliance
The worker shall not commit any action or omission with the intention of hampering the execution of the instructions of the employer concerning the conservation of the health of the workers or securing their safety or with the intention of damaging or breaking down of any appliances or equipment prepared for this purpose. The worker shall use the protection devices and the uniform prepared as provided to him by the employer and shall obey all instructions of the employer aiming at protecting the worker from injuries and diseases. -
For remote work
Article 101
(1) Compliance with Safety Instructions - The worker must implement the safety and occupational health instructions prescribed by the establishment. In a remote context, this means the employee is legally required to follow the ergonomic guidelines provided by the employer (e.g., using provided laptop stands, taking mandatory breaks, and maintaining a designated safe workspace) to prevent work-related injuries.
(2) Preservation of Equipment - The worker must take care of the machines and tools in their possession and not use work tools outside the place of work without the permission of the employer. For a teleworker, this duty involves the responsible use and maintenance of company-provided ergonomic furniture and IT hardware, ensuring they are used only for work purposes and kept in a safe condition.
(3) Cooperation in Accident Prevention - The worker is obligated to cooperate with the employer in the prevention of accidents or in alleviating their results. This translates to the employee's duty to report any home-office hazards or ergonomic discomfort immediately to the employer and to participate honestly in any remote risk assessments or digital safety audits required by the company.
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.
