Occupational Safety and Health

Anyone can file a complaint with the Danish Working Environment Authority if they suspect that a Danish or foreign company is violating occupational health and safety regulations. The complaint will be treated confidentially.

As an employer, you have a duty to notify the Danish Working Environment Authority if employees may be exposed to dust from asbestos or materials containing asbestos. Notification must be made before work starts.

As the client, you have a duty to notify a new construction site. This applies if the expected duration of the work exceeds 30 days and at least 20 employees are employed at the same time, or if the presumed workload exceeds 500 man-days.

Notify genetic engineering facilities such a laboratories and laboratory areas that will be used for work with genetically modified microorganisms, genetically modified animals or plants, or gene therapy.

Notify genetic engineering research such as laboratory work that involves genetically modified microorganisms, genetically modified animals or plants, or gene therapy.

Companies that produce or import hazardous chemical substances and materials for professional use in Denmark in quantities above 100 kg per year, must notify the products to the Product Registry.

Companies with a Danish CVR number must use the self-service solution when notifying the Danish Working Environment Authority on how they have taken action on an improvement notice. They also have to use it to respond to a written consultation.

The whistleblower system allows you to make an anonymous report of suspected violations of occupational health and safety regulations at offshore installations.