"Report to the Parlament nr. 12 (2005-2006) Health, Safety and Environment in the petroleum industry" states the following:

"Though we know much more today about the potential health risks from exposure to various chemicals than we did from 1960-1980, the industry still faces challenges in this field.  This is especially true for risk evaluation and the conscious use of chemicals... "

Question:  What does your company do to increase understanding of risk evaluation and the conscious use of chemicals? 

Operators on the Norwegian Continental Shelf require that their contractors have an HSE control system . "Norsok S-006 HSE evaluation of contractors" is the industry standard that describes the topics and methods used to evaluate and follow up a contractor’s HSE control system. The standard contains a list of questions that contractors need to answer to describe their level.

You can now get a free demo version of the e-learning course that specifically supports theme 3.4 from chapter 4.3 of Norsok S-006. 

Through the course, “Fire Prevention during Hot Work”, those performing hot work will learn what precautions take to prevent fires, as well as how to quickly extinguish any potential fires.  After completing the course, participants are issued a certificate from the Norwegian Fire Prevention Association.

This course focuses on the outline, structure and function of the Sabre compressed air equipment, as well as the regulations for compressed air quality and practical training.

This course will give the participants an insight and understanding of topics in filling compressed air cylinders and the compressor systems.

Minor events can often be memorable. Also, a moment’s inattention can sometimes change your life forever. Brief, but memorable, moments are important; amongst friends, at home and at work.

The HSE DVD “Moments of value” is designed to help you bring HSE issues into your everyday life. The film is meant to be a starting point for discussion on core HSE issues.

To be able to manage waste properly, it is important that all employees know the laws and regulations that apply in this area.  Waste Management is our joint responsibility!

Question: What reporting systems does your company use?  How does your company manage low-level radioactive waste? 

Obligatory working environment training for safety deputies and union officials, completed as e-learning combined with classroom training. The course provides basic working environment training in accordance with the main contract between The Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions (LO) and The Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO).