Safety in the workplace

Summary of the course content

Lesson 1 – Basic safety

• Why safety training is needed

• Who must take the course and what age limits apply

• The difference between documented, certified and equipment-specific training

• How to get and keep your certificate of competence

Lesson 2 – Laws & regulations in

• The Work Environment Act and the six key regulations

• CE marking, HSE cards and other regulatory requirements

• Roles and responsibilities on the construction/site

Lesson 3 – Work accidents, liability & consequences

• Most common causes of accidents and how to avoid them

• Financial, legal and personal consequences

• Procedures for reporting and investigation

Lesson 4 – Environment & nature conservation

• Pollution Act, Nature Diversity Act, etc.

• Management of spills, chemicals and exhaust gases

• Requirements for pallets, packaging and environmental reporting

Lesson 5 – Safe use of work equipment

• Safety features of the machine (emergency stop, brakes, lighting…)

• Daily checks, expert inspection and maintenance

• Personal protective equipment, working at height, manual lifting

• Traffic rules, insurance and zero tolerance on alcohol/drugs

Lesson 6 – Dangerous goods & chemicals

• ADR/RID classes (1-9) and marking during transport

• Safety data sheets, written instructions and driver certificates

• Checklist for reception, storage and loading

Practical elements (spread over the lessons)

• Risk assessment (SJA) and internal control

• Fire protection & first aid (CPR, stop bleeding)

• Hands-on exercises with the equipment participants will actually operate

After the course you will

• Documented/certified certificate of competence according to Norwegian standard

• Complete course documentation for audit and regulatory control

In short: everything you need to operate machinery safely, legally and environmentally friendly.