Here is the ergonomics legislation from
Burkina Faso
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
Burkina Faso does not have a single “ergonomics act,” but ergonomics regulation is integrated into its Labour Code 2008.
There are no specific ergonomic regulations for remote work.
Page last updated: 12/08/2026
The Duties of
The Employer
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Article 235
The employer is responsible for implementing the measures prescribed by the provisions of this title and by the regulations issued for its implementation. -
Article 236
The head of the establishment shall take all necessary measures to ensure the safety and protect the physical and mental health of the establishment's workers, including temporary workers, apprentices, and trainees.
In particular, they must take the necessary measures to ensure that the workplaces, machinery, equipment, substances, and work processes under their control do not present risks to the health and safety of workers.
To this end, the employer must, in order to ensure prevention, take:
1) technical measures applied to new installations or processes during their design or implementation, or through technical additions made to existing installations or processes;
2) measures for organizing occupational safety;
3) measures for organizing occupational health;
4) measures for organizing work;
5) Training and information measures for workers.
In addition, it is required to develop and implement annually a program for improving working conditions and the work environment. -
Article 242
Workers must be fully and comprehensibly informed and instructed about the occupational risks present in the workplace and receive appropriate instructions regarding the available resources and procedures for preventing them.
As such, the employer must provide them with a minimum general training in occupational health and safety. -
Article 243
Every employer must organize appropriate practical training in occupational safety and health for newly hired workers, those changing jobs or work techniques, and those returning to work after a work stoppage of more than six months.
This training must be updated for all staff in the event of changes in legislation, regulations, or work processes.
Specific safety training programs are also conducted in certain establishments based on identified risks.
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 247
Workers are required to:
1) strictly adhere to hygiene and safety instructions in the workplace;
2) immediately notify their direct supervisor or the occupational health and safety committee and the relevant labor inspector of any situation presenting a serious and imminent danger to their life or health. In such cases, the employer is required to take all necessary measures immediately to eliminate the danger. The employer may not require the worker to return to their workstation as long as the danger persists;
3) attend medical examinations and other required medical check-ups;
4) contribute to ensuring compliance with the employer's obligations regarding occupational health and 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.
