Work Environment Act (SFS 1977:1160)

Work Environment Act (SFS 1977:1160) (SFS 1977:1160) är läst hos Swedish Work Environment Authority den 2026-08-20, och raden återges som den står hos utgivaren.

• 3 kap. 2 §Employer responsibility

  The employer shall take every measure needed to prevent ill health and accidents.

• 6 kap. 6 a §Safety representative request

  The safety representative may request action and turn to the authority.

The authority states that the employer must examine, assess, remedy and follow up the work environment continuously, and document the assessment in writing.

Swedish Work Environment Authority

• Arbetstidsdirektivet Art. 3CELEX 32003L0088

  Daily rest in the directive connects with the duty to plan work so that ill health is prevented.

1. employment-register-v1.0.02026-08-20

   The row was read against the official text and entered in the register.

   In force from 2026-08-20

• What responsibility does the employer have for the working environment?
• Must the employer carry out a risk assessment?
• What applies to work adaptation and rehabilitation?
• How is a serious accident at work reported?
• What applies to harassment at the workplace?