Health and Safety News

Based on 51,302 inspections carried out over the last 10 years, a clear trend has emerged: ➡️ Where employers and managers have not received health and safety training, the number of breaches is significantly

This is an official document in which the employer records employees who are, or may be, exposed to factors that pose a risk to their health. The register is necessary so that, in the future, it will be possible to determine the extent of exposure, assess the cause of occupational diseases and plan risk-reduction measures.

When using work equipment, previous training remains valid only as long as the equipment’s operation and the associated risks remain unchanged. In accordance with the requirements of the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority, when new machinery or tools are acquired, the employer must assess whether employees require additional equipment-specific training to ensure safe working practices.

The HMS system: not just a folder on a shelf, but the key to your business’s success in Norway

In Norway, the term BHT (Bedriftshelsetjeneste) – occupational health service – is well known. However, many people still have questions: what is it, and do I need it? A BHT provider acts as an external expert and adviser to your business on preventive occupational health, safety and working environment issues.

Norwegian companies that are required to enter into a contract with an occupational health service (BHT) will face stricter inspections in 2025. The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority (Arbeidstilsynet) will seek to ensure that BHTs are not merely a formality, but make a genuine contribution to the safety and health of employees.