Here is the ergonomics legislation from
Kuwait
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
Kuwait does not have a single “ergonomics act,” but ergonomics regulation is integrated into its Labour Law No. 6 of 2010.
Page last updated: 22/05/2026
The Duties of
The Employer
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Section IV, Article 83 -
The employer shall take all needful precautionary safety measures for securing the safety of his labourers, machinery, equipment, circulated materials in the firm and the persons utilizing these materials against the work hazards. Also the employer shall provide the required safety and occupational health instruments & kits regarding of which a decision shall be issued by the competent Minister upon seeking the opinion of the competent authorities. The labourer shall not be afforded with any expenses or any amounts may be deducted from his salary against the provision of protection measures & safety tools for him. -
Section IV, Article 84 -
The employer shall explain to the labourer, before commencing his work, the hazards which he may be exposed to and the necessary protection measures he should have. The Minister shall issue the relevant regulatory decisions on the instructions and precautionary warning signboards to be fixed in conspicuous places in the work center, and the personal safety measures which the employer shall provide for the different activities.
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.
