Here is the ergonomics legislation from
Comoros
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
Comoros does not have a single "ergonomics act", but ergonomics regulations are integrated into its Prevention of occupational risks and improvement of working conditions, Law No. 88-015/AF of December 10, 1988.
It contains no specific ergonomics regulations for remote work.
Page last updated: 13/08/2026
The Duties of
The Employer
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Article 3
Every business founder or head of an establishment is required to consult the labor inspector before setting up any establishment, opening any workplace, creating a new workshop, or making any significant changes to work processes, products used, machinery, or tools.
The labor inspector will inform them of the regulations applicable to the planned activity and will examine with them the measures to be taken to guarantee worker safety, workplace hygiene, and the improvement of general working conditions. -
Article 4
The head of the establishment must provide newly hired workers with safety training and, periodically, information on work-related risks and the measures to be taken to ensure their own safety and that of other persons employed in the establishment.
The training and information provided for in this article must be renewed as often as necessary, particularly in the event of a change of position, a significant modification of work processes, or the introduction of new products, machines, equipment, or tools.
The purpose of the safety and hygiene measures prescribed by the employer must be explained to workers exposed to the risks covered by these measures. -
Article 19
A suitable and comfortable seat must be provided to each worker at their workstation when the work is compatible with sitting, whether continuously or intermittently. -
Article 20
A worker may only be permitted to routinely carry loads exceeding 55 kg if they have been medically certified as fit.
It is forbidden to have a single person carry any load exceeding their physical capacity.
The sender, or failing that, the carrier of any package or object weighing more than 55 kg, must clearly and permanently indicate its weight on the outer packaging or on the package itself.The head of the establishment must provide workers with all auxiliary handling equipment, manual or mechanical, that may reduce the loads borne by the workers. -
Article 21
When the workday consists of an uninterrupted sequence of more than five hours, workers must be given a paid break of at least twenty minutes.
If the workday exceeds eight hours in accordance with the regulations in force regarding working hours, workers must be granted a paid break of at least twenty minutes every four hours.
The information on this page comes from...
Prevention of occupational risks and improvement of working conditions, Law No. 88-015/AF of December 10, 1988
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.
