What Arbejdstilsynet does

Arbejdstilsynet (also known as the Danish Working Environment Authority) is the national regulatory authority for occupational health and safety in Denmark, operating under the Beskæftigelses- og Ligestillingsministeriet (Ministry of Employment and Equality). It enforces the Working Environment Act (arbejdsmiljøloven) across all Danish workplaces through announced and unannounced inspections (grundtilsyn, specialtilsyn), prohibition orders, directives, and notices of violation, supplemented by a dedicated offshore division for oil and gas operations under the offshoresikkerhedsloven. The agency serves a universal mandate: every Danish employer is subject to its oversight, and approximately 3+ million employees (lønmodtagere) are the ultimate beneficiaries of its enforcement and guidance activities, with the annual societal cost of work accidents and occupational diseases estimated at DKK 48.7 billion (NFA 2025).

The agency operates a portfolio of digital platforms including its main portal (at.dk), a specialized offshore sub-portal (offshore.at.dk), the EASY/AES reporting system for work accidents and occupational diseases, an Informational System for the Internal Market (IMI) for cross-border cooperation, the APV workplace assessment tool, a PowerBI-backed 'Arbejdsmiljø i Tal' data dashboard, and a digital whistleblower portal integrated with Statens Whistleblowersystem. Sectoral initiatives target seven high-risk verticals (construction, slaughterhouses, agriculture, metal/machine industry, transport, restaurants, waste management) alongside thematic campaigns on offensive behaviour, ergonomics, chemical safety, and work safety culture. Outreach channels include a call center (+45 70 12 12 88), a quarterly newsletter (~10 issues/year), social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), webinars, dialogue meetings, and a recently launched podcast 'Godt igen'.

The business model is non-commercial: as a government state entity (CVR 21481815), Arbejdstilsynet charges no fees for inspections, guidance, or self-service tools, and is funded entirely through Danish public taxation. Its three disclosed locations are Copenhagen headquarters (Landskronagade 33), the Tilsynscenter Syd regional inspection center in Kolding, and a Greenland office supported by the at.gl portal. Operations are governed by EU directives on work safety, working time, and occupational health, with appeals handled through the Energiklagenævnen board. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed, and there is no private equity, venture capital, or shareholder ownership in the entity.

Name

Arbejdstilsynet

Legal name

Arbejdstilsynet

Website

https://at.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Arbejdstilsynet is the Danish national authority for occupational health and safety, enforcing the Working Environment Act across all Danish workplaces through inspections, regulatory guidance, and digital platforms serving 3+ million employees and every employer in Denmark.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Health and Safety Regulation

NAICS

Administration of Public Health Programs (923120), Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (926150), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922)

akta.pro primary industry

Occupational Safety & Health Authorities (Workplace Safety Regulators) (HLAJAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Occupational Health Surveillance & Worker Health Monitoring Programs (HLAJAFAL), Fire & Life Safety Code Compliance Inspections & Consulting (AHJ Support) (BPABAHAJ), Workplace Injury & Illness Reporting, Compliance & Enforcement Programs (HLAJAFAK)

Keywords

• Occupational health safety
• Workplace inspections
• Regulatory authority
• Work environment compliance
• Labor safety enforcement

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Arbejdstilsynet is the Danish government authority that regulates occupational health and safety across all workplaces in Denmark. It conducts announced and unannounced inspections, enforces the Working Environment Act, handles complaints, runs industry- and theme-specific campaigns, and operates digital tools for workplace risk assessment (APV), accident and disease reporting (EASY/AES), whistleblowing, and statistical transparency. It also maintains a dedicated division for offshore oil and gas safety.

Product overview

Arbejdstilsynet operates as Denmark's national regulatory authority for workplace environment and safety. The organization offers a comprehensive digital service portfolio centered on its main portal (at.dk) and specialized offshore portal (offshore.at.dk). Key offerings include a self-service complaint system for reporting workplace violations, the APV-værktøj for workplace risk assessments, an interactive data dashboard (Arbejdsmiljø i Tal) powered by PowerBI, and a digital whistleblower system. Additional services encompass a newsletter, call center support, campaign resources, and educational materials on safety culture. The self-service tools enable citizens to file complaints, access regulatory information, and utilize workplace assessment instruments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Workplace Inspection Services (grundtilsyn/specialtilsyn) Statutory inspection visits (announced and unannounced) covering all Danish industries, resulting in observation reports, prohibition orders, directives, or notices of violation. For all Danish workplaces and employers.
• Offshore Safety Oversight Services Dedicated offshore inspection visits, approvals, permits, supervision, and accident/incident handling for offshore oil and gas facilities and vessels in Danish waters under the offshoresikkerhedsloven.
• Work Environment Complaint Handling Service Service enabling employees to file confidential complaints about work environment violations via digital forms and the call center hotline. Investigates complaints and acts against violations.
• APV-værktøj (Workplace Risk Assessment Tool) Digital self-service tool for employers to map the workplace environment and develop action plans as part of the mandatory APV (Arbejdspladsvurdering) process.
• Whistleblower Reporting Service Digital whistleblower portal for anonymous reporting of illegal or reprehensible conditions, integrated with Statens Whistleblowersystem.
• Arbejdsmiljø i Tal (Work Environment Statistics Dashboard) Interactive data dashboard powered by PowerBI that visualizes workplace environment statistics including accident barometer (ulykkesbarometer), costs, and trends for public use.
• EASY/AES Accident and Occupational Disease Reporting System Mandatory digital reporting system for employers to report work accidents (49,000 per year) and occupational diseases (17,000 per year) under the Working Environment Act.
• Call Center Guidance Service Phone-based guidance service (70 12 12 88) answering questions from employees and managers on physical and psychological work environment, specific cases, and general workplace rules.

Quantifiable outcome

• 84% of Danish employees agree that management encourages working safely even when busy (NOA-L 2023)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Beskæftigelses- og Ligestillingsministeriet (Ministry of Employment and Equality)coreOthersArbejdstilsynet operates under the Ministry of Employment and Equality (Beskæftigelses- og Ligestillingsministeriet), which is its parent government department responsible for its overall strategic direction and policy framework.
• Styrelsen for Arbejdsmarked og Rekruttering (STAR)coreOthersSTAR (The Danish Agency for Labour Market and Recruitment) is a sister agency under the Ministry of Employment. Arbejdstilsynet collaborates with STAR on labour market and recruitment matters related to work environment.
• Det Nationale Forskningscenter for Arbejdsmiljø (NFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNFA (The National Research Centre for the Working Environment) conducts research that informs Arbejdstilsynet's evidence-based regulatory approach and provides data on work environment trends and costs.
• Arbejdsmiljøforskningsfonden (AMF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Working Environment Research Fund (AMFF) provides funding for research projects that support evidence-based work environment regulation and practice.
• Havarikommissionen for Offshore Olie- og GasaktiviteterminorOthersThe Accident Investigation Board for Offshore Oil and Gas Activities investigates major accidents and serious incidents on offshore facilities. Arbejdstilsynet may receive referrals and share information with the commission.
• EnergiklagenævnetminorOthersThe Energy Appeals Board handles appeals against Arbejdstilsynet's decisions in the offshore sector.
• EU-Kommissionen (European Commission)coreOthersEU directives and regulations on work safety (including offshore safety, working time, and occupational health) are implemented through Danish legislation and enforced by Arbejdstilsynet.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Työsuojeluviranomainen (Finland): Finnish occupational safety and health authority. Direct Nordic peer responsible for supervising compliance with Finland's Occupational Safety and Health Act across all workplaces.
• Inspectie SZW (Netherlands): Dutch labour inspectorate under the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment. Direct EU peer conducting workplace inspections and enforcing Dutch working conditions legislation.
• US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): US federal agency enforcing the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Direct peer in mandate - workplace inspections, standards-setting, complaint handling, and employer compliance enforcement at national scale.
• Norwegian Arbeidstilsynet: Norway's labour inspection authority. Same name (Arbeidstilsynet) and near-identical statutory role: enforcing the Working Environment Act through workplace inspections and guidance for Norwegian employers.
• Health and Safety Executive (HSE): The UK national regulator for workplace health and safety. Closest direct peer to Arbejdstilsynet in mandate and operating model: statutory inspection authority covering all workplaces, with similar combination of proactive inspection, complaint handling, and guidance tools.
• Swedish Arbetsmiljöverket: Sweden's national working environment authority. Direct Nordic peer operating under an analogous mandate to enforce the Swedish Work Environment Act and conduct workplace inspections.

Broad incumbents

• Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin (BAuA): German federal institute for occupational safety and health. Comparable EU peer conducting research, developing regulations, and advising the German labour inspection service.
• EU-OSHA: European Union information agency for occupational safety and health. Provides pan-European coordination, research (ESENER survey), and campaigns (Healthy Workplaces) that complement and influence national regulators like Arbejdstilsynet.

Regional players

• Vinnueftirlitið (Iceland): Icelandic Administration of Occupational Safety and Health. Comparable Nordic small-jurisdiction peer operating the equivalent workplace inspection mandate for the Icelandic labour market.
• FOD Werkgelegenheid, Arbeidsinspectie (Belgium): Belgian federal labour inspectorate. Comparable EU regional peer enforcing the Belgian Wellbeing at Work legislation through workplace inspections - same model, different jurisdiction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/arbejdstilsynet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arbejdstilsynet
• Instagraminstagram.com/arbejdstilsynet

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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