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From 1 January 2026 – clearer requirements for the psychosocial work environment in Norway
The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority (Arbeidstilsynet) informs that amendments to the Working Environment Act will come into force from 1 January 2026, clarifying employers’ responsibility for the psychosocial work environment.
New Arbeidstilsynet study: lack of HMS training is directly linked to more working environment violations.
Based on 51 302 inspections carried out over the past 10 years, a clear trend has been identified:
Do you know when a company is required to keep a register of employees exposed to harmful factors?
This is an official document in which the employer records employees who are or may be exposed to factors harmful to health. The register is necessary to enable future identification of exposure, assessment of the origin of occupational diseases, and planning of risk-reduction measures.
When are new equipment-specific training required?
When employees use work equipment, previous training remains valid only as long as the equipment’s operation and risk level do not change. According to Arbeidstilsynet requirements, when new machinery or tools are introduced, the employer must assess whether employees need additional equipment-specific training to ensure safe work.
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Occupational Health Service (BHT) – real help for your business
In Norway, the term BHT (Bedriftshelsetjeneste) refers to an Occupational Health Service. It is a well known concept, yet many still have questions: what is it and do I need it? A BHT company acts as your business’s external expert and advisor on preventive occupational health, safety and work environment issues.
In 2025, the Norwegian Labour Inspectorate will inspect companies' use of BHT services.
Norwegian companies that are required to have a contract with an occupational health service (BHT) will face increased inspections in 2025. Arbeidstilsynet will aim to ensure that BHT is not just a formality, but makes a real contribution to workers' safety and health.
Svarbi infomacija dėl prievolės naudotis BHT (Bedriftshelsetjenester) paslaugomis ir sugriežtintų reikalavimų
Nuo š.m. (2023) sausio 1 d. sugriežtinta prievolė naudotis BHT (Bedriftshelsetjenester) paslaugomis. Bendradarbiavimą su BHT įmone privaloma dokumentuoti ir pateikti Norvegijos darbo inspekcijai.