Here is the ergonomics legislation from
The Gambia
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
The Gambia does not have a single “ergonomics act,” but ergonomics regulation is integrated into its Labour Act, 2023.
It contains no specific ergonomics regulations relating to remote work.
Page last updated: 31/07/2026
The Duties of
The Employer
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Article 51
Without prejudice to the other provisions of this Act and any other enactment for the time being in force, in any contract of employment or collective agreement, an employer shall –
(c) take all practicable steps to ensure that the employee is free from risk of personal injury or damage to his or her health during and in the course of the employee’s employment or while lawfully on the employer’s premises. -
Article 113
For the purpose of safeguarding the health of employees in workplaces, the employer of every workplace shall –
(a) keep the workplace in a clean state;
(b) prevent it from becoming overcrowded.
(c) maintain a reasonable temperature within the workplace.
(d) provide adequate ventilation.
(e) provide lighting sufficient to avoid employee’s eyestrain.
(f) provide effective means for draining floors; and
(g) provide suitable and sufficient sanitary conveniences. -
Article 114
(1) For the purpose of ensuring the safety of persons employed in or performing any duty in a workplace, the following shall apply to every workplace –
(a) adequate measures shall be taken for the prevention of fire therein and for adequate means of escape for persons employed;
(b) all machinery used shall be operated and maintained in such a manner as to ensure the safety for all employees; and
(c) all walls, partitions, floors, stairs, passages and gangways shall be of sound construction and properly maintained.
(2) Employers shall have measures in place to cater to the safety, health, accessibility and welfare needs of disabled employees.
The Duties of
The Employee
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Article 53
Without prejudice to the other provisions of this Act, an employee under any contract of employment or collective agreement, shall-
(a) work conscientiously in his or her occupation;
(b) report for work regularly and punctually;
(c) enhance productivity of his or her employer`s business;
(d) exercise due care in the execution of assigned work;
(e) obey lawful instructions regarding the organisation and execution of his or her work;
(f) take all reasonable care for the safety and health of fellow employees;
(g) protect the interests of his or her employer at all times; and
(h) take proper care of the property of the employer entrusted to his or her immediate control. -
Article 227 - Employee Rights to Occupational Safety Information
Employees shall have the right to demand information about occupational safety in their workplaces, about the necessary occupational safety material which they should be given based on working conditions, and about concessions and guarantees. Employers shall be obliged to satisfy these requirements.
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.
