Accomodation inspections

Arbejdstilsynet will conduct the inspection if at least one of the accommodated employees is present, unless the employee has consented to only the employer being present.

The accommodated employee has the right to be present during the inspection, but may also appoint a representative or bring a support person or companion. However, this does not mean the inspection will be postponed, so any representative or companion must be able to attend when the inspection takes place.

In order for Arbejdstilsynet to assess whether the requirements for the layout and facilities of the accommodation are met, we are entitled to enter and inspect the housing conditions. We do not need a court order to do so.
 
As an employer, you are required to provide the information necessary for us to carry out the inspection.  The same obligation applies to the employees you have accommodated. This may include providing documentation, such as employment contracts or tenancy agreements, which may be necessary to clarify whether the accommodation is part of the employment relationship.

Once the inspection has been completed, the employer and the accommodated employees will receive a notice confirming that the accommodation has been inspected. If the accommodation does not meet the requirements, Arbejdstilsynet may issue an improvement notice to the employer who has provided the accommodation.