Health and Safety

As a posted worker in Denmark you have the same right to a safe and healthy workplace as Danish citizens. On the pages below you can read about the Danish rules on health and safety, employer obligations, inspections by Arbejdstilsynet - the Danish Working Environment Authority - and reporting of industrial injuries, among others.

When you are working in Denmark

Here is a guide to navigating the Danish labour market. Get an overview of the most important rules, and get to know your rights for a safe and healthy working life in Denmark.

Health and safety cooperation

Companies of a certain size must cooperate through a Health and Safety Organisation to ensure a safe and healthy working environment.

Role and task of Arbejdstilsynet

Arbejdstilsynet - the Danish Working Environment Authority - regulates the working environment in Danish and foreign companies and advises on the regulations for posting to Denmark.

Work accidents and insurance - employers

If you have a foreign company with employees working in Denmark you are obliged to take out Workers' Compensation insurance for them and to report any accidents at work.

Seek advice at Arbejdstilsynet's Call Center

The Call Center of Arbejdstilsynet will happily answer any questions from foreign companies or posted workers.

Report a work accident

If a worker is injured in an accident at work, the employer must report the accident to the relevant authorities.

Safety: building and construction

Creating a safe working environment on construction sites is a joint effort. Read about responsibilities and obligations and get advice on accident prevention.

Health and safety risk assessment

All workplaces with employees must prepare a risk assessment (APV in Danish). The employer is responsible for carrying out the risk assessmen

Inspection of foreign companies

Arbejdstilsynet - The Danish Working Environment Authority -  supervises all companies that operate in Denmark – including foreign enterprises and offshore installations.

Industrial injuries - for workers

If you suffer an accident at work or develop an occupational disease, it must reported to the Labour Market Insurance in order for you to get compensation.

Selected self-service solutions

Overview of the most used self-service solutions related to working environment in Denmark.

Working environment regulations

Foreign companies and employees working in Denmark are covered by the Danish rules. Read about the different types.