Here is the ergonomics legislation from
Mali
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
Mali does not have specific ergonomics legislation. Its Labour Code 1992 contains general, non-specific regulations on employer responsibilities regarding occupational health and safety.
Page last updated: 31/07/2026
The Duties of
The Employer
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Article L.170
The provisions of this chapter and the decrees and orders issued for its application apply to all establishments of any kind in which workers, as defined in Article L.1, are employed. -
Article L.171
Decrees determine, in particular:
- the general and specific measures of protection, prevention, and sanitation applicable to all establishments and jobs referred to in the preceding article;
- the measures relating to the organisation and functioning of bodies whose mission is to assist in the enforcement of hygiene and safety requirements, and to contribute to improving working conditions and protecting workers’ health;
- the measures relating to the exposure, sale, or transfer, in any form whatsoever, of machines, devices, and various installations that present dangers to workers;
- the measures relating to the distribution and use of substances or preparations intended for industrial use that present dangers to workers.
A decree may establish specific requirements for certain occupations or for certain types of equipment, substances, agents, work processes, installations, or categories of workers. -
Aritlce L.172
The employer is responsible for the implementation of the measures prescribed by the provisions of this chapter and by the texts adopted for its application.
The Duties of
The Employer
🏠 for Remote Work
- Formal Agreement - Remote work arrangements should be formalized through a written agreement or an addendum to the existing employment contract. This document should clearly define the terms and conditions of remote work.
- Employee Rights - Remote employees generally retain the same rights and protections as their office-based counterparts, including rights related to working hours, rest periods, leave, and occupational safety and health.
- Employer Obligations - Employers have obligations to ensure the health and safety of remote workers, provide necessary equipment (unless otherwise agreed), and maintain communication channels. They must also respect the employee's right to privacy and disconnect outside of working hours.
The Duties of
The Employee
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Article 216 - Employee Duties Involving Occupational Safety
Employee duties involving occupational safety shall include the following:
■ to learn, familiarize themselves and apply the requirements defined by relevant regulations for safety, hygiene, and fire protection;
■ to perform work without jeopardizing their own life or that of others, to stay out of places where employees are not allowed such as machinery operating rooms and explosive depots, and to refrain from working in certain other places where there may be a danger to life;
■ to work in the special clothing and shoes issued, to follow and enforce safety regulations, standards and instructions and to use protective methods as stated in the individual or collective contracts;
■ to inform employer representatives about job accidents, any emergencies or any violation of occupational safety regulations;
■ to regularly improve their occupational safety knowledge;
■ to follow the orders and advice of employers, supervisors and experts on occupational safety. -
Article 227 - Employee Rights to Occupational Safety Information
Employees shall have the right to demand information about occupational safety in their workplaces, about the necessary occupational safety material which they should be given based on working conditions, and about concessions and guarantees. Employers shall be obliged to satisfy these requirements.
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.
