Executive Orders

The Danish Working Environment Act is on a current basis supplemented by Executive Orders, which further describe how the purpose of the Act can be achieved in specific areas. Executive Orders are rules of law which are legally binding on the enterprises and which usually contain rules on penal sanctions.

Executive Order No. 96 of 13 February 2001 on the Conditions at Permanent Places of Work
Executive Order No. 721 of 22 June 2006 amending Executive Order No. 96 on the Conditions at Permanent Places of Work
Executive Order No. 1709 of 15 December 2010 amending Executive Order No. 96 on the Conditions at Permanent Places of Work
Executive Order No. 99 of 31 January 2007 on the design, modification and repair of pressure equipment
Executive Order No. 100 of 31 January 2007 on the use of pressure equipment
Executive Order No. 290 of 5 May 1993 on the Conditions at Alternating Places of Work
Executive Order No. 292 of 26 April 2001 on Working with Substances and Materials (chemical agents)
Executive Order No. 20 of 12 January 2009 amending Executive Order No. 292 ov 26 April 2001 on Working with Substances and Materials (chemical agents)
Executive Order No. 1125 of 28. November 2011 amending Executive Order No. 292 ov 26 April 2001 on Working with Substances and Materials (chemical agents)
Executive Order No. 301 of 13 May 1993 on Determination of Code Numbers
Order No. 414 of 8 July 1988 on Safety Provisions for Natural Gas Installation pursuant to the Working Environment Act
Executive Order No. 466 of 14 September 1981 on the Register of Substances and Materials
Executive Order No. 554 of 17 June 2004 on the use of Authorised Health and Safety Consultants to Solve Specific Health and Safety Problems (Improvement Notice Issued to Solve Specific Problems – Problem Notice)
Executive Order No. 559 of 17 June 2004 on the Performance of Work
Executive Order No. 1523 of 15 December 2004 amending the Executive Order No. 559 on the Performance of Work
Executive Order No. 513 of 17 May 2011 amending the Executive Order No. 559 on the Performance of Work
Executive Order No. 559 of 4 July 2002 on Special Duties of Manufacturers, Suppliers and Importers, etc., of Substances and Materials pursuant to the Danish Working Environment Act, as subsequently amended
Executive Order No. 561 of 24 June 1994 on the Design of Work Equipment, as subsequently amended
Order No. 612 of 25 June 2008 on the Design of Technical Equipment
Order No. 629 of 27 June 2008 on the use and installation of elevators etc.
Executive Order No. 647 of 26 June 2008 on recognition of professional qualifications acquired abroad, as subsequently amended
Order No. 677 of 27 June 1998 on regarding the Alteration and Major Repair of Lifts
Order No. 775 of 17 September 1992 on the Lay-out of Trailers and similar entities
Order No. 776 of 25 November 1991 on centrifuges
Executive Order No. 908 of 27 September 2005 on Measures to Protect Workers from the Risks related to Exposure to Carcinogenic Substances and Materials at Work
Executive Order No. 1088 of 28, November 2011 on Occupational Safety and Health Training
Order No. 1101 og 14 December 1992 on Hoists and winches
Executive Order No. 1109 of 15 December 1992 on the Use of Technical Equipment, as subsequently amended
Executive Order No. 1181 og 15. October 2010 on the Cooperation of Safety and Health
Executive Order No. 1516 of 16 December on Building and Construction