Here is the ergonomics legislation from
Guinea-Bissau
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
Guinea-Bissau does not have a single “ergonomics act,” but ergonomics regulation is integrated into its Labour Code.
It does not contain any regulations specific to remote work.
Page last updated: 31/07/2026
The Duties of
The Employer
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Article 20
1. The employer must observe all obligations arising from the employment contract and from the norms governing it.
2. In particular, the employer must:
c) Provide workers in their service with adequate working conditions, particularly as regards safety and hygiene; -
Article 161
1. The employer is obliged to organize and execute work under conditions of hygiene, safety, and protection of the health of workers. These conditions shall be fixed in complementary legislation, taking into account the conditionalities and the specific characteristics of the various sectors of economic activity. The legislation shall define functions, and the respective responsibilities, of public authorities, employers, and workers, in harmony with the complementary character of those responsibilities.
2. The State shall establish, in harmony with national health service resources, the obligation of performing medical examinations that give priority, in particular, to the work of minors under 18 years of age and work carried out in sectors of activity or in enterprises whose type of operation is liable to cause risks to the physical integrity or health of the worker.
3. As long as the legislation provided for in paragraph 1 has not been issued, the General Labor Inspectorate may, in the imminence of serious risks to the health of workers or upon the occurrence of manifestly inadequate safety and hygiene conditions at work, determine that the employer adopts the appropriate corrective measures, setting a reasonable period for the purpose.
4. The determination of the General Labor Inspectorate shall be preceded by a technical opinion, to be requested from other competent bodies.
5. In the event of contestation made pursuant to the preceding paragraphs, the SEPCE shall decide on appeal, with the Ministries with competence in the area of health and in the area of the sector of activity or enterprise heard.
The Duties of
The Employee
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Article 24
Every worker has the right:
f) To perform their assigned tasks in conditions of safety and hygiene. -
Article 25
1. The worker must observe all obligations arising from the employment contract and from the norms governing it.
2. In particular, the worker must:
e) Observe work accident prevention procedures and comply with all rules relating to hygiene and safety in the workplace;
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.
