Here is the ergonomics legislation from
Myanmar
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
Myanmar does not have a single “ergonomics act,” but ergonomics regulation is integrated into its Occupational Safety and Health Law 2019.
Page last updated: 29/05/2026
The Duties of
The Employer
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Article 26
The Employer shall be responsible to:-
(a) arrange as required to assess the risks of Workplace, Process and machines and materials used thereat
(b) arrange as required to assess the likelihood of occurrence of hazards at the Workplace and to the environment;
(c) arrange to have Workers medical checked-up by the Recognized Doctor in accordance with stipulations whether they suffer from any Occupational Disease;
(d) arrange to improve the Workplace until it is safe and good for health based on the findings as per sub-sections (a), (b) and (c);
(n)arrange to disseminate Occupational Safety and Health manuals and guidelines issued by the relevant Ministries for knowledge, technology, information and skills not only to Workers but also to related persons or raise their awareness or knowledge thereof.
The Duties of
The Employee
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Article 30
The Worker: -
(b) must comply with instructions and advice made by the Employer, Occupational Safety and Health Committee or Person In-charge for Occupational Safety and Health for Occupational Safety and Health purposes in accordance with this Law and rules made thereunder;
(f) Must cooperate with the Employer and Person In-charge for Occupational Safety and Health when they conduct their duties under this Law; must immediately report to the Employer, Person In-charge for Occupational Safety and Health or manager by the Worker himself/herself or via immediate supervisor if he/she finds out any condition or event that will have negative impacts on Occupational Safety and Health.
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.
