Health and Safety (HSE)

The Regulations relating to Systematic Health, Environmental and Safety Activities in Enterprises (Internal Control Regulations) require the person that is responsible for the enterprise to ensure that HSE is followed up systematically. Work relating to HSE must be carried out in collaboration with the employees and their representatives. The routines must be documented in writing and ensure that problems are detected and dealt with in time.

The Internal Control Regulations apply to all activities which are covered by specific laws concerning HSE. You should assume that the requirement for systematic HSE work applies to your enterprise if it produces, sells or offers products or services. The regulations apply to the person who is responsible for the enterprise, workers in public and private sector enterprises.

✓ That the employee has a fully adequate working environment, which means that you will not sustain any physical or mental injuries or illnesses as a result of the work. ✓ Systematically monitoring that work in the enterprise is performed in a safe and secure manner. This means that the employer must regularly assess whether the work entails any risk, prepare a plan for how any risks can be prevented and implement measures accordingly. ✓ That the employee has personal protective equipment when necessary. ✓ Before the employee starts on a task, a risk assessment of the task must be carried out and protective equipment, safety instructions, training provided, and the organisation of the work must be adapted accordingly.

✓ That he or she complies with instructions and safety rules laid down in the enterprise’s guidelines and the law. ✓ That personal protective equipment is used when necessary. ✓ That notice is given to the management or safety delegate if the employee sees anything in the working environment that constitutes a risk to life and health. ✓ That he/she participates in dialogue meetings and helping to draw up and carry out follow-up plans in connection with absences.