Key practical points:
• The employer must provide and maintain a safe working environment and equipment.
• Safety training and personal protective equipment must be provided at no cost to the worker.
• You have the right to refuse dangerous or rule-breaking work, and this is not counted as a fault on your part.
• You have the right to report hazards and violations to the competent authorities.
• Accidents and injuries at work are normally covered by work-injury insurance.
• Certain high-risk sectors face stricter requirements and licensing.
• Report any work injury immediately so it is documented and your rights are protected.
👷 Labour law
China's Work Safety Law · Yalla China
中华人民共和国安全生产法 / Work Safety Law
Enacted: 2002-06-29 ✅ Effective: 2002-11-01
📝 Overview
It requires employers to provide safe conditions, training and protective equipment. Workers have the right to refuse dangerous work and report hazards, and work-injury insurance covers accidents.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
If your job involves physical risk, this law is on your side: your employer must give you training and protective equipment for free, and you may refuse dangerous tasks without fear of punishment. If an injury happens, document it at once and inform your employer, because work-injury insurance is meant to cover treatment and compensation. If you see a serious hazard, you have the right to report it to the competent authorities. This is a general orientation only and not formal legal advice.
📎 Official source
mem.gov.cn / npc.gov.cn
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026