Here is the ergonomics legislation from
Saudi Arabia
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
Saudi Arabia does not have a single “ergonomics act,” but ergonomics regulation is integrated into its Labor Law, Royal Decree No. M/51.
Page last updated: 14/05/2026
The Duties of
The Employer
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Part 8, Chapter 1, Article 122. Necessary precautions -
An employer shall take the necessary precautions to protect workers against hazards, occupational diseases, and the machinery in use, and shall ensure work safety and protection. He shall post in a visible place in the firm the instructions related to work and workers’ safety in Arabic and, when necessary, in any other language the workers understand. The employer may not charge the workers or deduct from their wages any amounts for the provision of such protection. -
Part 8, Chapter 1, Article 122. Information -
An employer shall inform the worker, prior to engaging in the work, of the hazards of his job and said employer shall require him to use the prescribed protective equipment. The employer shall supply workers with the appropriate personal protective gear and train them on its use. -
Part 8, Chapter 4, Article 143. Medical examination -
An employer shall assign one or more physicians to provide, at least once a year, a comprehensive medical examination for his workers who are exposed to any of the occupational diseases listed in the Schedules of Occupational Diseases provided for in the Social Insurance Law. The findings of the examination shall be kept in the employer’s records as well as the workers’ files. -
3-4-1 Preventive and Control Measures
The facility is responsible for determining and evaluating the risks that threaten the safety and health of workers and for implementing the necessary preventive and control measures by the following:
a. Provide or redesign the processes and procedures to allow the possibility of managing the specified risks, so that it will be safe for the manpower, if the source of risk cannot be eliminated.
b. Replace the hazardous task, tool, machine, material or process with a less hazardous alternative, where possible.
c. Provide the appropriate PPE for the workers to reduce the risks.
The Duties of
The Employer
🏠 for Remote Work
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Article 7 (Telework Regulation). Provision of tools and support -
This mandates that the employer provide all necessary tools and technical support. -
Article 121 (Saudi Labor Law). Protection of workers -
The employer is required to take all necessary precautions to protect workers from hazards, occupational diseases, and machinery.
The Duties of
The Employee
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Article 124 (Saudi Labor Law). Proper use -
A worker shall use and preserve the personal protective equipment designated for each process and shall adhere to the instructions established to protect his health against injuries and diseases. He shall refrain from any action or omission that may lead to failure to implement the instructions, or misuse or impairment of the devices provided to protect the workplace as well as the health and safety of fellow workers.
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.
