HSE legislation
Relevant laws and regulations with associated supervisory authority within HSE.
NB! All links are in Norwegian
The Working Environment Act
Act relating to working environment, working hours and employment protection.
Central regulations
- Regulations concerning organisation, management and employee participation.
- Workplace Regulations: Regulations concerning the design and layout of workplaces and work premises.
- Regulations Concerning the Performance of Work: Regulations concerning the performance of work, use of work equipment and related technical requirements.
- Regulations Concerning Action and Limit Values Regulations concerning action and limit values for physical and chemical agents in the working environment and biological agents.
Supervisory authority
- Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority.
- Executive supervisory authority for OsloMet: Labour Inspection Authority in Oslo.
Pollution Control Act
Act Concerning Protection Against Pollution and Concerning Waste.
Central regulations
- Regulations relating to the recycling of waste.
- Regulations relating to pollution control.
- Regulation on the application of the Pollution Control Act on radioactive pollution and radioactive waste.
- Regulations on infectious waste from health services and animal health services.
Supervisory authority
- Norwegian Environment Agency.
- Executive supervisory authority for OsloMet: County Governor of Østfold, Buskerud, Oslo and Akershus - Environment and Climate
Act on Radiation Protection and Use of Radiation
Act on Radiation Protection and Use of Radiation.
Central regulations
Regulations on Radiation Protection and Use of Radiation.
Supervisory authority
Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (DSA)
Gene Technology Act
Act Relating to the Production and Use of Genetically Modified Organisms etc.
Central regulations
Supervisory authority
Directorate of Health (contained use of genetically modified organisms).
Product Control Act
Act Relating to the Control of Products and Consumer Services.
Central regulations
Supervisory authority
The Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection.
Law Regarding the Supervision of Electrical Installations
Central regulations
Supervisory authority
Act on Fire and Explosion Protection
Central regulations
Overview of all regulations, note sections 43 and 44.
Supervisory authority
- The Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection.
- Executive supervisory authority for OsloMet: Oslo Fire and rescue service.