Last revised: 29th of October 2020
Arbejdstilsynet - The Danish Working Environment Authority
Arbejdstilsynet - The Danish Working Environment Authority - is working for a safe and healthy working environment in all companies in Denmark.
Purpose and responsibilities
Arbejdstilsynet, The Danish Working Environment Authority, is an agency under the auspices of the Ministry of Employment. Arbejdstilsynet contributes to the creation of safe and healthy working conditions at Danish workplaces. This is done by:
- Carrying out inspections at companies
- Drawing up rules on health and safety at work
- Providing information on health and safety at work
The powers of Arbejdstilsynet
Arbejdstilsynet (the Danish Working Environment Authority) has the authority to penalise enterprises, which do not comply with the working environment rules. Regarding clear violations of the substantive rules of the Working Environment Act,Arbejdstilsynet has the power to issue administrative fines. In cases of extreme danger, Arbejdstilsynet may also order the work to be suspended.
The responsibilities of Arbejdstilsynet are based on the Working Environment Act and related Executive Orders.