Here is the ergonomics legislation from
Türkiye
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
Greece does not have a single “ergonomics act,” but ergonomics regulation is integrated into its Law Act no. 6331 on Occupational Health and Safety.
Page last updated: 11/05/2026
The Duties of
The Employer
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation (Article 5) - The employer must conduct a thorough risk assessment of all DSE workstations to identify and eliminate or minimize risks related to visual fatigue, physical strain, and mental stress. All costs associated with these safety measures must be borne by the employer and cannot be projected to the employees.
- Adherence to Minimum Technical Standards (Article 5) - The employer is responsible for ensuring that all working environments and equipment involving display screens meet the mandatory minimum health and safety requirements specified in Annex 1.
- Provision of Training and Workstation Compliance (Article 6) - The employer must provide mandatory occupational health and safety training before an employee begins work or whenever there is a significant change in working conditions. This training must be repeated at intervals defined by legislation and workplace risk assessments.
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Core Educational Requirements (Article 6, Section 2) - The employer must ensure the training program specifically includes:
- Risk Protection and Methods
- Correct Posture and Eye Protection
- Visual Health (Font size/color and eye rests)
- Physical Recovery (Muscle/skeletal rest, breaks, and exercise) -
Daily Working Order (Article 7) -
- Workload Reduction: Employers must plan the workday to reduce screen-related strain.
- Task Rotation: Employees must be permitted to periodically interrupt screen work or alternate with other types of tasks. -
Health Monitoring and Eye Protection (Article 9) -
- Initial Testing: Provide eye examinations before the employee begins DSE work.
- Regular Intervals: Conduct follow-up examinations at periods defined by risk assessments.
- On-Demand Testing: Provide examinations whenever an employee experiences vision difficulties related to screen work.
The Duties of
The Employer
🏠 for Remote Work
- Provision and Maintenance of Equipment (Article 7) - Unless otherwise stipulated in the employment contract, the employer is responsible for providing all necessary materials and tools for remote work. The employer must also provide clear, written instructions to the employee regarding the proper use, maintenance, and repair of all provided equipment.
- Health and Safety Obligations (Article 12) - Based on the specific nature of the remote role, the employer is legally required to provide relevant occupational health and safety training. This includes ensuring regular health surveillance and implementing all necessary safety measures related to the equipment provided for the remote workspace.
The Duties of
The Employee
- Workers' Obligations (Article 19) - It shall be the responsibility of each worker to take care as far as possible of his own safety and health and that of other persons affected by his acts or commissions at work in accordance with his training and the instructions given by his employer.
The information on this page comes from...
Law Act no. 6331 on Occupational Health and Safety
Regulation of Health and Safety Precautions when Working with Display Screen Equipment
The Law on Occupational Health and Safety and Its Implications
Remote Working in Turkey: 4857 Article 14 & Regulation Framework
Elmas&Yeşiloğlu | Regulation On Remote Working
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.
