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Document ID (ISN)78414
CIS number 02-608
ISSN - Serial title 0815-6409 - Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand
Year 2001
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Nytrø K., Saksvik P.
Title Implementation of systematic OHS activity in Norway
Bibliographic information Oct. 2001, Vol.17, No.5, p.491-498. Illus. 18 ref.
Abstract Internal control regulations of occupational safety and health (IC, see CIS 94-407) were launched in Norway in 1992 to prevent further negative trends in accidents and absenteeism in the offshore oil industry, and more broadly as a national strategy to promote occupational hygiene. However, many small enterprises encountered problems in implementing IC. The regulations were revised in 1997 in a form that required less administration, making it easier for compliance by small firms. This article discusses the main aspects of IC, emphasizes the importance of in-house competence in occupational safety and health and presents a practical approach for implementing the IC regulation in small and medium-sized businesses.
Descriptors (primary) plant safety and health supervision; small enterprises; plant safety and health organization; internal control; Norway
Descriptors (secondary) role of government; comment on law; offshore oil extraction; enforcement
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceNorway
Subject(s) Generalities
Broad subject area(s) General safety, health and conditions of work
Browse category(ies) Small and medium-sized enterprises