Here is the ergonomics legislation from
Yemen
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
Yemen does not have a single “ergonomics act,” but ergonomics regulation is integrated into its Labour Code, Act no. 5 of 1995. All articles in these regulations are also applicable to remote work.
Page last updated: 15/05/2026
The Duties of
The Employer
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Chapter IX, Article 113
Every employer shall provide the necessary conditions for the protection of workers during work from any injury to their health or any danger of work and from machinery, and shall provide the necessary means of protection against any hazards to which workers may be exposed during work. -
Chapter IX, Article 114
Employers shall observe the following rules:
1. Workplace health and safety conditions shall be maintained in conformity with occupational safety and health requirements.
2. Workplaces shall be properly ventilated and adequately lighted during working hours in accordance with the standards established by the authorities responsible for occupational safety and health.
3. The necessary precautions shall be taken to protect workers from such damage to their health as may be caused by gas, dust, smoke or any other emissions or waste likely to be discharged by the industry.
4. The necessary precautions shall be taken to protect workers against the hazards of equipment and machinery and the hazards of conveyors and handling, including any risks of collapse.
5. The necessary precautions shall be taken against natural hazards and damage, including health, humidity and cold.
6. The necessary precautions shall be taken against the hazards of excessive light, noise, harmful or dangerous radiation, vibration, variation in atmospheric pressure inside the workplace, including any risk of explosion.
7. Easily accessible lavatories and wash-rooms shall be provided, and separate lavatories and washrooms shall be provided for women workers if women are employed on the premises.
8. An adequate and easily accessible supply of drinking water shall be provided for the worker's use.
9. The necessary precautions shall be taken to deal with fires and provide fire-fighting equipment, including emergency exits, which shall be maintained in working order at all times.
10. Industrial accidents and occupational diseases shall be recorded in a register and notified to the competent authorities and statistics on industrial accidents and occupational diseases shall be kept for submission to the Ministry upon request. -
Chapter IX, Article 115
Employers shall take the necessary precautions to protect workers and ensure their safety against such hazards as may arise from their work and the machinery in use. The employer shall not deduct any amount from their wages in consideration of:
(a) the provision of protective devices, equipment and clothing to protect workers from exposure to occupational injuries and diseases;
(b) any allowances granted to workers for working in conditions harmful to their health, or any meals provided to them in compliance with occupational safety and health requirements.
(c) expenses incurred on account of workers' medical examinations, regular or otherwise, as necessitated by occupational safety and health requirements;
(d) the provision of first aid equipment at the workplace. -
Chapter IX, Article 116
An employer shall provide the necessary means of protection against hazards and shall ensure that they are in good condition and shall maintain them -
Chapter IX, Article 118
The employer shall:
(a) advise and inform workers, before their engagement, on work-related and occupational hazards and on the preventive procedures which must be observed at work;
(b) provide continuous guidance to workers and control their observance of occupational safety andhealth;
(c) display in a visible place instructions, guidance and posters explaining work-related and occupational hazards and methods of preventing them and use all possible illustrative means to that end;
(d) increase worker's awareness of occupational safety and health protection and make them participate in training courses and seminars on these matters. -
Chapter IX, Article 121
An employer shall be responsible for the cost of medical treatment of any worker who sustains an occupational injury or disease, and for any resulting disability, in accordance with the provisions of this Code and the Social Insurance Act.
The Duties of
The Employer
🏠 for Remote Work
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Article 152 quater J. - Right to Disconnect
In the case of remote workers who freely manage their own schedules or teleworkers exempt from working hour limitations, the employer must respect their right to disconnect, guaranteeing a period during which they are not obligated to respond to communications, orders, or other requests. This disconnection period must be at least twelve continuous hours within a twenty-four-hour period. Likewise, under no circumstances may the employer establish communications or issue orders or other requests on the workers' days off, leave, or annual holidays. -
Article 152 quater L. - Equipment Provision
The equipment, tools, and materials for remote work or telework, including personal protective equipment, must be provided by the employer to the employee, and the latter may not be compelled to use their own equipment. Likewise, the costs of operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment will always be borne by the employer. -
Article 152 quater N. - Information
In accordance with the duty of protection that the employer has, he must always inform the remote worker or teleworker in writing about the risks involved in his work, the preventive measures and the correct means of work according to each particular case, in accordance with current regulations.
Additionally, prior to the start of remote work or teleworking, the employer must provide training to the employee on the main health and safety measures they must observe while performing these tasks. This training may be conducted directly by the employer or through the administering agency of the insurance under Law No. 16,744, as deemed appropriate.
The Duties of
The Employee
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Chapter VII, Article 89
The worker is legally obligated to perform their work with "due diligence and efficiency." -Maintaining the confidentiality of work-related information and trade secrets. -Devoting the agreed-upon working hours entirely to the performance of their professional duties. -
Chapter VII, Article 91
The worker must take care of the tools, equipment, and materials entrusted to them by the employer. For a remote worker, this is a critical ergonomic and technical duty; you are responsible for the safe keeping and proper maintenance of any company-provided hardware (laptops, monitors, or ergonomic chairs). Use of these tools for non-work purposes without permission is generally a violation of this article. -
Chapter IX, Article 115
The worker is required to use the protective means and equipment provided by the employer and to follow instructions intended to protect them from injuries and diseases. Ergonomic Application: If your employer provides an ergonomic setup or a safety manual for home-working, you are legally bound to use those tools correctly and follow those safety guidelines to prevent work-related ailments. -
Chapter IX, Article 115
The worker is required to use the protective means and equipment provided by the employer and to follow instructions intended to protect them from injuries and diseases.
Ergonomic Application: If your employer provides an ergonomic setup or a safety manual for home-working, you are legally bound to use those tools correctly and follow those safety guidelines to prevent work-related ailments. -
Chapter IX, Article 117
The worker must immediately inform the employer or their representative of any defects or hazards they discover in the workplace or the tools provided. If your remote workstation has a fault (e.g., frayed wiring or a broken chair mechanism) that could cause injury, you have a proactive duty to report it to ensure the employer can fulfill their maintenance obligations.
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.
