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Norway - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Law, Act

Meld. St. 12 (2017–2018) White Paper on Health, safety and environment in the petroleum industry. (Meld. St. 12 (2017–2018) - Helse, miljø og sikkerhet i petroleumsvirksomheten.) -

Adoption: 2018-04-06 | NOR-2018-L-109721

The report deals with the status, trends and the government's assessments of health, environment and safety in the petroleum activities.

Norway - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1376 of 2012) amending the Ordinance (No. 1358 of 2011) concerning intervention values and limit values for physical and chemical factors in the work environment and infection risk groups for biological factors (Ordinance on intervention values and limit values). (Forskrift (Nr 1376 av 2012) om endring i forskrift (Nr 1358 av 2011) om tiltaksverdier og grenseverdier for fysiske og kjemiske faktorer i arbeidsmiljøet samt smitterisikogrupper for biologiske faktorer (forskrift om tiltaks- og grenseverdier).) -

Adoption: 2012-12-19 | Date of entry into force: 2013-01-01 | NOR-2012-R-94434

Amends article 1(3) ss.2, 1(6) b and d, 1(9), 5(2) a and b concerning limit, precaution and exposure values, exceptions given by the Labour Inspectorate and the Petroleum Safety Authority within certain industries.

Introduces a new article 1 (2) ss.2 concerning exceptions from the regulations concerning noise which does not apply to certain offshore petroleum activities.

Repeals article 7 (2) wherea the present article 7 (3) becomes a new 7 (2).

Norway - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 158 of 2010) relating to health, safety and the environment in the petroleum activities and at certain onshore facilities (the framework regulations). (Forskrift om helse, miljø og sikkerhet i petroleumsvirksomheten og på enkelte landanlegg (rammeforskriften)) -

Adoption: 2010-12-02 | NOR-2010-R-109393

Norway - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Construction Client Regulations (FOR-2009-08-03-1028). (Forskrift om sikkerhet, helse og arbeidsmiljø på bygge- eller anleggsplasser (byggherreforskriften)) -

Adoption: 2009-08-03 | NOR-2009-R-109598

Norway - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance No. 983 of 2006 to amend Temporary Ordinance (No. 1595 of 2003) respecting safety and work environment for certain petroleum plants on land and connected pipelines.

Adoption: 2006-08-18 | NOR-2006-R-75147

Amends several references to other legislation.

Norway - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 645 of 2006) to amend Temporary Ordinance (No. 1595 of 2003) respecting safety and work environment for certain petrolium plants on land and connected pipelines.

Adoption: 2006-06-16 | Date of entry into force: 2006-07-01 | NOR-2006-R-74268

Amends ss. 1(1)c, 21 (submission of written information), 24 and 31(2).

Norway - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 249 of 2006) to amend Temporary Ordinance (No. 1595 of 2003) respecting safety and work environment for certain petroleum plants on land and connected pipelines.

Adoption: 2006-02-24 | NOR-2006-R-73747

Various amendments in Annex IX-II. With one exception (part CII(2)), the amendments enter into force immediately.

Norway - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1700 of 2005) to amend Temporary Ordinance (No. 1595 of 2003) respecting safety and work environment for certain petroleum plants on land and connected pipelines.

Adoption: 2005-12-23 | Date of entry into force: 2006-01-01 | NOR-2005-R-73106

Amends Appendix IX-II respecting rules that shall apply to activities covered by the Ordinance.

Norway - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 794 of 2005) respecting safety, health and working environment in connection with mining work.

Adoption: 2005-06-30 | Date of entry into force: 2005-07-01 | NOR-2005-R-71858

Contains 50 sections respecting, i.a., purpose and field of application, general rules, special protective measures, protection against fire and explosion, relevant places of work above ground, medical examinations, penal sanctions etc. Repeals Ordinance (No. 1268 of 1997) respecting health and security in connection with mining work.

Norway - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 404 of 2005) to amend Ordinance (No. 1595 of 2003) respecting safety and work environment for certain petroleum plants on land and connected pipelines.

Adoption: 2005-04-28 | NOR-2005-R-70875

Amends Part IX-II C II(3) and IV(1); enters into force immediately.

Norway - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 279 of 2005) to amend Ordinance (No. 1016 of 2001) respecting health, environment and security in the petroleum industry.

Adoption: 2005-04-01 | Date of entry into force: 2005-04-01 | NOR-2005-R-70391

Amends s. 3 respecting technical requirements for movable equipment.

Norway - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 754 of 2004) to amend Temporary Ordinance (No. 1595 of 2003) respecting safety and work environment for certain petroleum plants on land and connected pipelines.

Adoption: 2004-05-18 | Date of entry into force: 2004-05-18 | NOR-2004-R-68109

Amends Annex IX-II, points B I (protection against fire and explosions) and B III (transportation).

Norway - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Temporary Ordinance (No. 1595 of 2003) respecting safety and work environment for certain petroleum plants on land and connected pipelines.

Adoption: 2003-12-19 | Date of entry into force: 2004-01-01 | NOR-2003-R-67046

Based, i.a., on the Act on Protection against Fires and Explosions (No. 20 of 2002), the Petroleum Activities Act (No. 72 of 1996) and the Act on Workers' Protection and Working Environment etc. (No. 4 of 1977); contains nine chapters and 54 sections covering, i.a., field of application, principles of security and working environment, control of the activity, documentation, the carrying out of activities on petroleum plants and pipelines on land, control authority, sanctions etc.

Norway - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1047 of 1998) respecting safety at work in high-tension plants.

Adoption: 1999-10-30 | Date of entry into force: 1999-01-01 | NOR-1999-R-51703

Contains 40 sections covering, inter alia, objective, scope of application, definitions, administrative rules, general safety conditions, specific safety conditions, work at factory involving high electric tension, and running of high-tension plant. Repeals Ordinance No. 1084 of 1987 on the same subject.

Norway - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Provisions (No. 1192 of 1998) to amend Provisions respecting workers' protection and the working environment in the petroleum industry (No. 870 of 1992).

Adoption: 1998-12-11 | Date of entry into force: 1999-01-01 | NOR-1998-R-52187

Amends ss.2 (definitions and applicable legislative texts) and 10 (authorisations in relation to the working environment).

Norway - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1048 of 1998) respecting safety at work in low-tension plants.

Adoption: 1998-10-30 | Date of entry into force: 1999-01-01 | NOR-1998-R-51704

Contains 21 sections covering, inter alia, objective, scope of application, definitions, administrative rules, organisation of planning and execution of work, running of plant and special conditions for running of electrolysis plant. Repeals Ordinance No. 87 of 1991 on the same subject.

Norway - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Provisions (No. 389 of 1998) to amend the Provisions respecting systematic supervision of the working environment in the petroleum industry (No. 263 of 1995).

Adoption: 1998-02-25 | Date of entry into force: 1998-06-01 | NOR-1998-R-49763

Amends ss. 2 (definitions), 5d (special liability with respect to working environment), 37 (6 and 7) (safety rules for machinery) and 39 (3) (handling of dangerous chemicals).

Norway - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Law, Act

Act 29 November 1996 No. 72 relating to petroleum activities. (Lov om petroleumsvirksomhet [petroleumsloven]) -

Adoption: 1996-11-29 | NOR-1996-L-109390

Norway - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Provisions to amend Provisions (No. 870 of 1992) respecting workers' protection and the working environment in the petroleum industry (No. 603 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-06-30 | Date of partial entry into force: 1995-08-01 | NOR-1995-R-43543

Regulates the authority to issue regulations and exempts the petroleum industry from applicability of certain regulations.

Norway - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Provisions respecting systematic supervision of the working environment in the petroleum industry (No. 263 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-03-08 | Date of entry into force: 1995-08-01 | NOR-1995-R-43530

Regulates the respective functions and obligations of the supervisory authority, the Petroleum Directorate, employers and employees as well as other entities involved. Prescribes the information to be submitted to the Directorate and specifies the preventive measures that must be taken at work places. These measures include occupational safety planning, organization and training, medical examinations of personnel, safety equipment and clothes, emergency training as well as registration and documentation of incidents. Sets out specific requirements regarding the working environment, including requirements concerning space, living quarters and noise levels, as well as the organization of work. Prior to operations, a specific plan regarding the hours or work must be submitted. Implements previous legislation as well as a series of Community Directives on the same subjects pursuant to the EEA agreement.

Norway - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulations respecting safety, health and working environment at construction sites (No. 377 of 1995). -

Adoption: 1994-04-21 | NOR-1994-R-43533

Defines the respective responsibilities of persons and entities involved at construction sites. Prescribes the nomination of coordinators for safety, health and working environment matters and defines the coordinators' resposibilities. Implements, inter alia, Community Directives on the same subject pursuant to the EEA agreement.

Norway - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Provisions respecting workers' protection and the working environment in the petroleum industry (No. 870 of 1992)

Adoption: 1992-11-27 | NOR-1992-R-38399

Norway - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Provisions to amend the provisions respecting appliances for loading and unloading on ship. (No. 698 of 15 September 1992)

Adoption: 1992-09-15 | Date of entry into force: 1992-11-01 | NOR-1992-R-32846

Norway - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Provisions respecting local safety delegates and working environment committees for loading and unloading operations [in ports]. No. 870.

Adoption: 1986-04-11 | NOR-1986-R-2206