Here is the ergonomics legislation from
Germany
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
Germany does not have a single “ergonomics act,” but ergonomics regulation is integrated into its Occupational Safety and Health Act.
Page last updated: 30/01/2026
The Duties of
The Employer
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Risk assessment - The employer must assess all possible risks to the safety and health of employees, taking into account the effects of work organisation and work processes in the workplace. In assessing the risk, he must take into account the physical and psychological stress and, in the case of computer workstations, in particular the strain on the eyes or the risk to the eyesight of the employees.The employer must ensure that the risk assessment is carried out professionally. If the employer does not have the relevant knowledge himself, he must seek expert advice.
- Assessment documentation - The employer shall document the risk assessment before commencing the activities.
- Employee protection - In accordance with the result of the risk assessment, the employer must determine measures for the protection of employees in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance, including its annex, in accordance with the state of the art, occupational medicine and hygiene. Other reliable ergonomic findings must be taken into account.
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Information - The employer shall provide employees with sufficient and appropriate information on the basis of the risk assessment in a form and language that is understandable to the employees on:
1. The intended operation of the workplace,
2. Any health and safety issues related to their activity,
3. Measures to be taken to ensure the safety and health of workers,
4. Workplace-specific measures, in particular for activities on construction sites or on display screen equipment, and instruct them on the basis of this information.The instructions must take place before the commencement of the activity. After that, they must be repeated at least annually. They must be made in a form and language that is understandable to the employees. Instructions must be repeated immediately if the activities of the employees, the organisation of work, the work and production processes or the facilities and modes of operation in the workplace change significantly and the change is associated with additional hazards. - Eye Examination - The employer must provide an eye examination for the employee before commencing work for the first time, on a regular basis thereafter.
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.
