Even a purely office-based company in Slovakia must have, from its first employee, OSH and fire protection documentation, employees demonstrably trained on hiring and then at least every three years, an occupational health service with a health risk report, fire extinguishers inspected every 24 months and a first-aid kit. For work with display screens, Government Regulation No. 276/2006 Coll. adds a break after four hours at the latest and an eye test including special glasses at the employer's expense. We provide the whole package for an office of up to 5 employees from €76 per month.
An office is not a factory, but Slovak law does not distinguish between them in the basic obligations: Act No. 124/2006 Coll. applies to employers in all sectors. The difference is in scope. In a software company, a shared service centre or an accounting office the risks are few, so the documentation is shorter and the training simpler. This page describes the minimum with which an office passes an inspection by the labour inspectorate, the fire service or the regional public health authority.
What must an office or IT company have by law?
| Obligation | Regulation | How often |
|---|---|---|
| OSH documentation: risk assessment, internal rules on training, OSH policy | Sections 6 and 7 of Act No. 124/2006 Coll. | at start-up, updated on change |
| OSH training of employees | Section 7(3) and (5) of Act No. 124/2006 Coll. | on hiring, then at least every 3 years |
| Fire protection documentation: fire identification card, fire alarm directives, evacuation plan, fire book | Act No. 314/2001 Coll., Decree No. 121/2002 Coll. | at start-up, reviewed at least every 12 months |
| Fire protection training and preventive fire inspections | Sections 21 and 14 of Decree No. 121/2002 Coll. | training every 24 months, inspections in administrative premises every 6 months |
| Fire extinguishers and their inspection | Decree No. 347/2022 Coll. | periodic inspection at least every 24 months |
| Occupational health service: health risk report with categorisation of work (office work is usually category 1) | Sections 30 and 30a of Act No. 355/2007 Coll. | at start-up, then when working conditions change |
| First-aid kit and a written procedure for accidents and evacuation | Section 8(1)(a) of Act No. 124/2006 Coll. | permanently |
The obligations apply from the first employee, including people working under agreements outside an employment contract.
What applies to work with computers?
Government Regulation No. 276/2006 Coll. on work with display screen equipment requires that screen work is interrupted after four hours at the latest and that the employer pays for an eye test and, where needed, special glasses for screen work.
What does HASPO provide?
- Safety technician – the occupational safety service required by Section 21 of Act No. 124/2006 Coll.: risk assessment, documentation, workplace inspections and investigation of work accidents.
- Fire protection technician – fire documentation, preventive fire inspections and employee training under Act No. 314/2001 Coll.
- Occupational health service for work in categories 1 and 2 – health risk report with categorisation of work, operating rules and organisation of medical examinations under Act No. 355/2007 Coll.
- Training, including e-learning with a certificate.
See also OSH obligations of employers and fire protection obligations.
How much does it cost?
HASPO provides OSH, fire protection and occupational health service in one flat fee from €76 per month; the first month is free. The price depends on the number of employees and the type of operation – the price calculator shows an estimate immediately and we send a binding quote within 24 hours. HASPO has been operating since 1996, has a team of 20 people, four branches (Bratislava, Košice, Banská Bystrica and Vranov nad Topľou) and looks after more than 650 clients across Slovakia.
Frequently asked questions
Does a small office in Slovakia need a safety technician?
Yes. Every employer must have an occupational safety service, provided either by its own qualified employees or by an external provider (Sections 21 and 22 of Act No. 124/2006 Coll.).
How often must office employees be trained in OSH?
On hiring and then at least once every three years (Section 7(3) and (5) of Act No. 124/2006 Coll.). Fire protection training is repeated every 24 months (Decree No. 121/2002 Coll.).
Who pays for glasses for screen work?
The employer. Government Regulation No. 276/2006 Coll. requires the employer to pay for an eye test and special glasses for work with display screens where they are needed.
Sources
- Act No. 124/2006 Coll. on Occupational Safety and Health (in Slovak)
- Act No. 314/2001 Coll. on Fire Protection (in Slovak)
- Act No. 355/2007 Coll. on Protection, Support and Development of Public Health (in Slovak)
- Government Regulation No. 276/2006 Coll. on work with display screen equipment (in Slovak)
