Here is the ergonomics legislation from
Jordan
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
Jordan does not have a single “ergonomics act,” but ergonomics regulation is integrated into its Labour Law no. 8 of 1996, its Regulation No 31 of 2023, and its Instructions for Assessing Risks in the Work Environment
Page last updated: 22/05/2026
The Duties of
The Employer
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Regulation No 31 of 2023, Article 4
An employer who employs twenty or more workers shall assess occupational risks in the work environment in accordance with the following procedures:
a- Monitoring sources of occupational hazards and determining the risk level through occupational safety and health supervisors in the institution.
b- Identifying people exposed to occupational hazards.
c- Analyzing occupational risks in terms of their severity and probability of occurrence in the work environment and their impact on workers and property.
d- Establishing control measures to control the sources of occupational hazards by removing, replacing, minimizing, or finding appropriate solutions for them. If this is not possible, appropriate personal protective equipment shall be used.
e- Applying and documenting the necessary preventive measures.
f- Involving workers in the occupational risk assessment process.
g- Reviewing and updating the occupational risk assessment process periodically.
h- Taking into consideration the instructions for identifying the types of sources of occupational hazards issued pursuant to the provisions of this Regulation. -
Regulation No 31 of 2023, Article 5
The employer shall implement the necessary measures to respond to any emergency, commensurate with the nature of the economic activity, in accordance with the relevant legislation or codes, by formulating an emergency plan that encompasses strategies for fire prevention and containment. -
Regulation No 31 of 2023, Article 8
The employer shall adhere to the following:
a- Displaying instructional and warning signage pertaining to the raw materials, manufactured materials, machinery, and diverse processes, highlighting the associated risks. These signs shall incorporate technical instructions aimed at preventing work-related injuries. Additionally, they shall be displayed in conspicuous locations throughout the work site, in various operational zones, and in languages comprehensible to all workers.
b- Performing the necessary periodic maintenance on the machinery and devices utilized within the institution for the prevention of occupational hazards.
c- Ensuring a work environment that allows the workers at the institution freedom of movement to perform their tasks and facilitates swift evacuation during emergency situations.
d- Providing health facilities commensurate with the number of workers and the nature of the economic activity.
e- Ensuring accessibility, reasonable accommodations, and the availability of accessible formats for persons with disabilities to safeguard against sources of occupational hazards in accordance with relevant legislation.
f- Briefing new workers of the sources of occupational hazards and the means of prevention they must implement, and training and monitoring workers to ensure the application of occupational safety and health procedures. -
Labour Law no. 8 of 1996, Article 78
The employer shall:
1. Provide the necessary precautions and measures to protect workers from hazards and diseases that may result from work and the machinery used therein.
2. Provide personal protective equipment and preventive measures for workers against work hazards and occupational diseases, such as clothing, goggles, gloves, shoes, etc., and instruct them on how to use and maintain them.
3. Inform the worker before commencing work about the risks of their occupation, the preventive measures that should be taken, and post visible instructions and guidelines explaining the occupational risks and preventive measures, in accordance with the regulations and decisions issued in this regard.
4. Provide medical first aid equipment for workers in the institution according to the levels determined by a decision of the Minister after consulting the relevant official authorities -
Instructions for Assessing Risks in the Work Environment, Article 4 -
The employer shall ensure that a risk assessment is conducted for all workplaces and all operations that take place in the institution, taking into consideration workers whose nature of work requires movement and change of work site. -
Instructions for Assessing Risks in the Work Environment, Article 20 -
The provisions of these instructions shall apply to Institutions that employ (20) workers or more.
The information on this page comes from...
Labour Law no. 8 of 1996
Regulation No 31 of 2023 Regulation of Occupational Safety and Health and the Prevention of Occupational Hazards in Institutions for the Year 2023 Issued pursuant to Clause (c) of Article (85) of Labor Law No (8) of 1996
Instructions for Assessing Risks in the Work Environment Issued pursuant to Article (10) of Regulation No. (31) of 2023- the Regulation of Occupational Safety and Health and the Prevention of Occupational Hazards in Institutions
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.
