Requirements for workplaces outside the company

• What it sets out:

  • The rules apply when employees work somewhere other than their own employer's premises.
  • The employer must assess whether the conditions are safe and healthy.
  • This must be done before and during the work.
  • If they are not, they must be corrected, as far as is possible and reasonable.
  • Employees must have access to a toilet and hand-washing facilities.
  • They must have a suitable place to eat if they take a meal break.
  • They must also be able to store clothing and personal belongings safely.
  • If the work is very dirty or can spread infection, the employee may not be sent to their own home.
  • Employees must learn what to do about a hazard they cannot fix themselves.
  • If an employee has to sleep in a means of transport, it must be properly equipped for that purpose.
• Who: The rules apply to employers whose employees work outside the company. As a general rule, they do not apply to work at construction and civil engineering sites.
• When: The executive order entered into force on 1 July 2026.

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