Here is the ergonomics legislation from
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To Note
Azerbaijan does not have a single “ergonomics act,” but ergonomics regulation is integrated into its Labour Code 2012.
It contains no specific mention of ergonomics regulations for remote work.
Page last updated: 12/08/2026
The Duties of
The Employer
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Article 44
The employer must:
- conform the health and safety conditions to the standards provided for by the regulations in force; -
Article 136
To protect the life and health of employees, the employer is required to take all useful measures which are adapted to the operating conditions of the company.
In particular, he must arrange the facilities and organize the work in such a way as to protect employees from accidents and illnesses as best as possible.
When sufficient protection against the risk of accident or harm to health cannot be ensured by other means, the employer must provide and maintain personal protective equipment and clothing protection which may be reasonably required to enable employees to carry out their work in complete safety. -
Article 137
Every employer is required to organize training in health and safety for the benefit of newly hired employees, and those who change workstation or technique.
This training must be updated for the benefit of the personnel concerned in the event of a change in legislation or regulations.
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Employees as well as all other interested persons, in particular temporary workers laid off provision, must be appropriately informed of the professional risks likely to present themselves on the workplaces and educated about the available means of prevention.
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.
