Here is the ergonomics legislation from
Ivory Coast
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
Ivory Coast does not have specific ergonomics legislation but general occupational health and safety legislation is integrated into its Labor Code Law No. 2015-532 of July 20, 2015.
The regulations within also apply to remote work.
Page last updated: 03/08/2026
The Duties of
The Employer
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Article 41.2
To protect the life and health of employees, the employer is required to take all necessary measures adapted to the operating conditions of the company.
In particular, the employer must adapt the facilities and regulate work processes in such a way as to best protect employees from accidents and illnesses. -
Article 41.3
Every employer is required to organize health and safety training for newly hired employees and those changing jobs or techniques.
This training must be updated regularly. -
Article 41.7
The employer or their representative must organize ongoing monitoring of compliance with hygiene and safety rules.
The Duties of
The Employee
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Article 41.4
An employee must immediately report to the employer (or their representative) and to the Health and Safety Committee any work situation they reasonably believe presents a serious and imminent danger to their life or health, or to the life or health of others, as well as any defect they notice in protective systems.
Any employee or group of employees facing a work situation they reasonably believe poses a serious and imminent danger must, after removing themselves from it, inform the Health and Safety Committee. No employee can be penalized or have wages withheld for removing themselves from such a situation. -
Article 41.7
Employees must follow the safety instructions given to them, correctly use safety and hygiene equipment, and refrain from removing or altering it without the employer's authorization.
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.
