Here is the ergonomics legislation from
Angola
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
Angola does not have a single “ergonomics act,” but ergonomics regulation is integrated into its General Labor Law No. 2/00.
Page last updated: 13/08/2026
The Duties of
The Employer
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Article 85
1. In addition to the duties established in this law, particularly in paragraph (g) of Article 43, the employer has the following general obligations regarding safety and hygiene at work:
a. Take all necessary and appropriate measures, suited to the organisation of the enterprise or workplace, to ensure work is carried out in conditions that permit the normal physical, mental, and social development of workers and protect them against occupational accidents and diseases.
b. Insure all workers, apprentices, and trainees against the risk of occupational accidents and diseases.
c. Organise and provide appropriate practical training in matters of safety and hygiene at work to all workers who are hired, who change job roles, who use new substances involving risk, or who return after an absence of more than six months.
d. Ensure that no worker is exposed to harmful physical, chemical, biological, environmental conditions or loads without being informed of the risks associated and the ways to prevent them.
e. Provide workers with clothing, footwear and personal protective equipment (PPE) whenever necessary, and restrict access to work areas for workers not using required PPE.
f. Record and consider complaints and suggestions from workers regarding workplace environment and conditions, and take appropriate measures.
g. Collaborate with health authorities in eradicating epidemics and endemic conditions.
h. Apply disciplinary measures to workers who, through culpable or unjustifiable conduct, violate safety and hygiene rules.
i. Comply with all other legal provisions concerning safety, hygiene, and health at work, as well as lawful directives from the Labour Inspectorate and other competent authorities.
2. An employer who fails to comply with the provisions of point b) of the preceding paragraph, or who fails to fulfill the obligations imposed by the insurance contract, in addition to the sanctions to which they are subject, shall be directly liable for the consequences of any accidents and illnesses that occur. 3. The social security agency responsible for protection in cases of work accidents and occupational diseases must provide the legally required protection to workers for whom the employer fails to comply with the provisions of point b) of paragraph 1 of this article. In such cases, the employer shall be required to reimburse the agency for the amount specified by it, without prejudice to the liability referred to in the preceding paragraph.
The Duties of
The Employer
🏠 for Remote Work
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Article 10
Employer must:
-Provide means and equipment necessary for telework
-Ensure proper functioning of systems and connectivity -
Article 11
Reimburse expenses arising from telework. Cover costs for:
- Equipment use
- Connectivity
- Work-related resources -
Article 15
Employer must:
- Ensure protection of health and safety of teleworkers
- Apply same protections as on-site workers
The Duties of
The Employee
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Article 46
The worker has the following duties:
a. To perform the work with diligence and care, in the manner, time, and place established, making full use of working time and productive capacity, and contributing to improved productivity.
b. To comply with and carry out the orders and instructions issued by supervisors relating to work performance, discipline, and workplace safety, except where such orders violate rights guaranteed by law.
c. To attend work with regularity and punctuality, and to notify the employer in case of inability to attend, providing justification when requested.
d. To respect and treat with loyalty the employer, supervisors, co‑workers, and any persons who interact with the company, and to offer assistance in situations of accident or danger in the workplace.
e. To properly use tools, materials, and equipment supplied by the employer, including individual and collective protective equipment, and to safeguard the company’s property and production results from damage, destruction, loss, or misuse.
f. To rigorously comply with safety, hygiene, and fire‑prevention rules, and to help prevent risks that may endanger their own safety, the safety of colleagues, third parties, the employer, or any company installations, equipment, or materials.
g. To maintain professional secrecy, refraining from disclosing information about the organisation, production methods, techniques, or business of the employer; and to maintain loyalty by not engaging in work or business on their own behalf or on behalf of others that competes with the company.
h. To fulfil all other obligations imposed by law, collective labour agreements, or internal regulations established by the employer within their managerial and organisational powers. -
Article 87
In addition to the duties established in this law, particularly those referred to in paragraph (f) of Article 46, workers are required to correctly use all safety and hygiene devices and equipment provided for carrying out their work, and must not remove or modify them without the employer’s authorisation.
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.
