Here is the ergonomics legislation from
Denmark
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
Denmark does not have a single “ergonomics act,” but ergonomics regulation is integrated into its Working Environment Act.
Page last updated: 30/01/2026
The Duties of
The Employer
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Assessment - An assessment must be made of the screen work being carried out, so that the individual's workplace is appropriately designed, and that the screen units used are suitable or adapted for the work, so that the use is in terms of safety and health fully responsible.
This applies both where the employees perform the work at fixed workplaces and where they perform the work at changing workplaces (home).
The employer must ensure that the working conditions are fully sound in terms of safety and health. Special reference made to:
- the performance of the work
- the layout of the workplace
- the technical aids etc. - Equipment provision - In order to prevent musculoskeletal problems in connection with screen work, employers must ensure that the screen workplaces are arranged and equipped with furnitures, so that employees can perform the work in a fully safe manner in terms of safety and health.
- Eye examination and glasses provision - The employer shall provide eye examination to their employees and if computer glasses are needed, it is the employer's duty to ensure that the employee is provided with at least standard frames, glasses or contact lenses at no cost to the employee.
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Training and instruction - According to Executive Order no. 1839, the employer must ensure that each individual employee, regardless of the nature and duration of the employment relationship, receives sufficient and appropriate training and instruction in carrying out the work in a safe manner. Information must be provided about the accident and disease hazards that may be associated with their work, including occupational medical examinations to which the employee has access.
Training and instruction must take place in particular in connection with:
- the employment
- transfer or change of work tasks
- the introduction or change of work equipment
- the introduction of new technology
The Duties of
The Employer
🏠 for Remote Work
- Training and instruction - Employers must ensure that employees receive sufficient and appropriate training and instruction in carrying out homework in a fully responsible manner in terms of safety and health. It is the responsibility of the employer to ensure that the training and instructions are understood by the employee.
- Work planning - Employers must ensure that the employee's homework is planned and organized in such a way that it can be carried out in a fully responsible manner in terms of safety and health.
- Responsibility - The employer must ensure that the work at the home workplace can be carried out in a fully responsible manner in terms of safety and health.
- Equipment provision - Employers must ensure that the employee has the necessary work equipment , such as a computer, available for home work.
The Duties of
The Employee
- Participation - The employees shall participate in the cooperation concerning health and safety.
- Cooperation - The employees shall cooperate to ensure that the working conditions are safe and without risks to health within their field of activity and shall check the effectiveness of measures taken to promote health and safety.
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.
