BHT, HSE & Training for Companies in Norway

HSE, Occupational Health Services (BHT) and Training for companies in Norway — everything the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority (Arbeidstilsynet) requires, in one place

Certified HSE courses, an approved Occupational Health Service — BHT, documentation and compliance, mandatory Yrkesskade workers' insurance and OTP Occupational Pension Plans — for construction and finishing companies, cleaning, logistics, hospitality and service businesses — whatever their size.

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We are a one-stop provider of training, competence and occupational health services for building and construction companies throughout Norway. We tailor our training solutions to the individual needs of each company, and our courses are designed so that every employee can benefit from them in full.

Running a business in Norway comes with clear obligations towards your employees: an HSE system (HMS), training, risk assessment and, in many industries, a contract with an approved Occupational Health Service — BHT. The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority (Arbeidstilsynet) checks this during inspections, and gaps can lead to orders and fines.

We help you take care of it all, in plain English: from the HSE course for the business owner and construction documentation to workers' insurance and the pension plan. You focus on the work — we make sure everything is ready for an inspection.

Who we work with

Construction and finishing — Bygg og anlegg. Electricians, plumbers, carpenters, painters and finishing contractors. Mandatory BHT, HSE courses, scaffolding, construction documentation and Sentral Godkjenning.

Cleaning and washing — Renhold. Cleaning companies, car washes and facility services. Mandatory BHT and approval of the cleaning company by Arbeidstilsynet, training and workers' insurance.

Transport and logistics — Transport og logistikk. Haulage, warehousing and couriers. BHT, risk assessment, vehicle insurance and business liability.

Restaurants and hospitality — Servering. Restaurants, cafés and catering. BHT, an HSE system, first aid training and workers' insurance.

Car workshops — Bilverksted. Mechanics, panel beating and paint shops. Chemicals, noise and heavy physical work — BHT, risk assessment and training.

Hair and beauty — Frisør og skjønnhet. Hair and beauty salons. Work with chemicals and strain on muscles and joints — BHT and an HSE system.

Service businesses — Tjenesteyting. Home and business services, servicing and repairs. An HSE system sized to your company, liability insurance and a pension plan.

What BHT does for your company

Annual action plan and report. Together we agree what needs to be done during the year and document the work carried out.

Workplace visits. Assessment of conditions on site, in the workshop or in the kitchen — noise, chemicals, ergonomics and accident risk.

Targeted health checks. Hearing, lung or eyesight checks where the type of work requires them, as well as vaccinations.

Working environment committee (AMU). Support for the arbeidsmiljøutvalg in companies that are required to have one.

Help with sick leave. Advice on long-term absence and on getting employees back to work.

Dealing with Arbeidstilsynet. Help preparing documents and responding to orders after an inspection.

What our service includes

Approved Occupational Health Service — BHT. Bedriftshelsetjeneste approved by Arbeidstilsynet. In many industries, including construction, cleaning and transport, companies must have a signed BHT contract.

HSE course for owners and managers. The owner or managing director (daglig leder) must complete health and safety training. The course ends with a certificate recognised by Arbeidstilsynet.

Safety representative — Verneombud. Training for the person who looks after workplace safety in your company. Companies with 10 or more employees must elect a verneombud.

Specialist training. Scaffolding and first aid courses — with proof of competence required on construction sites.

Documentation and compliance. Keeping your company compliant with Norwegian regulations: plans, procedures and risk assessments for construction, plus help obtaining central approval, which makes it easier to win contracts and tenders.

Workers' insurance and pensions. Occupational injury insurance (yrkesskadeforsikring) is mandatory for every employer, and most companies must also have an OTP pension plan. On top of that: business liability, construction insurance and cover for company vehicles and machinery.

BHT and HSE system in one place

Our offer includes trusted Norwegian companies that meet every regulatory requirement at a fair price and provide simple technology that makes running your company easier. We work with a provider of an approved Occupational Health Service — BHT, approved by Arbeidstilsynet, and of a digital HSE system for small and medium-sized businesses. You can order all of these services through us, and we will help you choose, order and get started.

Full HSE system included with BHT. Access to the HSE system is included in the BHT subscription — at no extra cost.

Your own HSE adviser. Your company gets a dedicated adviser who guides you through your obligations and inspections.

Pay only for what you need. The scope of services is tailored to your industry and number of employees.

Mobile app. Projects, working hours, certificates, inspections, incident reports and documents in an app for iOS and Android — on site too.

Free training on the system and courses with certificates recognised by Arbeidstilsynet.

Less admin. Automatic deadline reminders and documentation ready for inspections by Arbeidstilsynet and Mattilsynet (the Norwegian Food Safety Authority).

Products and systems you can order through us

Approved Occupational Health Service — BHT » — Bedriftshelsetjeneste
Approved by Arbeidstilsynet: working environment assessment, advice and support with sick leave.

HSE system » — HMS-system
Procedures, risk assessment, incident reporting and inspections in one place. Documentation always ready for Arbeidstilsynet.

Training portal » — Kurs
Online courses for owners, managers and safety representatives, with a certificate on completion.

Food safety system » — IK-mat
For restaurants, cafés and catering: temperature, hygiene and procedure checks, as required by Mattilsynet (the Norwegian Food Safety Authority).

HR system » — HR-system
An overview of employees' sick leave, holidays, courses and qualifications in small and medium-sized businesses.

Business management app » — Prosjekt, timer og sertifikater
Projects, timesheets and employee certificates in one app for phone and computer. See who is working where, how many hours they have logged and whose qualifications are about to expire.

Management system » — Styringssystem
Well-organised processes: see what works and what needs improving, and be confident your customers get what they ordered.

Admin control » — Adminkontroll
Tools for everyday administrative tasks in small and medium-sized businesses.

HSE advice » — Rådgivning
Help before and after an Arbeidstilsynet inspection — we get your HSE work and working environment in order.

System features » — Funksjoner
Risk assessment, action plans, incident reporting, inspections and reminders — add modules as your company grows.

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Courses and training

Health and Safety (HSE) » — HMS-kurs for ledere

Health & Safety Representative » — Verneombudskurs

Scaffolding Fitter » — Stillaskurs

First Aid Course » — Førstehjelpskurs

BHT, documentation and compliance

Corporate Health Services — BHT » — Bedriftshelsetjeneste

Plans & Documentation » — Byggedokumentasjon

Central Approval » — Sentral Godkjenning

Business Consulting » — Rådgivning

Workers' insurance and pensions

Worker's Compensation » — Yrkesskadeforsikring

Pension Plans — OTP|ITP » — Tjenestepensjon

Business Liability Insurance » — Ansvarsforsikring

Business Owners Insurance — SME » — Bedriftsforsikring

Business Vehicles & Machinery » — Firmabil og maskiner

Construction Insurance » — Byggforsikring

Self-Employed Insurance » — Selvstendig næringsdrivende

Read more about BHT

How Norway's Occupational Health Services (BHT) gain stronger role in HSE system » — Blog
The rules introduced in 2023: more focus on prevention and closer scrutiny of BHT providers by Arbeidstilsynet.

How the Norwegian working life model promotes good health » — Blog
How cooperation between employers and employees, supported by BHT, sustains good health — and the challenges the model faces today.

Why LOCALMARKET.no?

Everything in one place. Courses, BHT, documentation and insurance without searching for several providers.

Multilingual support. We explain Norwegian rules in plain language — in English, Norwegian, Polish, Spanish, French or German — and help with the paperwork.

Certificates recognised by Arbeidstilsynet. Documents you can show during an inspection.

Pay for what you need. We tailor the scope to the size and industry of your company.

Frequently asked questions

Which companies is this service for?
For companies of every size — from sole traders (ENK) to limited companies (AS) with many employees. Our typical clients are construction and finishing companies (electricians, plumbers, carpenters, painters), cleaning companies and car washes, transport and logistics, restaurants, car workshops, hair and beauty salons and service businesses.

Who needs business liability insurance?
Any company that carries out work at or for a customer — on a construction site, in a home, in an office or on the road. Liability insurance (ansvarsforsikring) covers damage caused to third parties or their property, such as a plumber flooding a flat or equipment damaged during cleaning. Many clients and main contractors require it before signing a contract.

Does my company need BHT?
The requirement applies to many industries, including construction, cleaning, transport and hospitality. We can help you check whether your company is covered.

Who has to take the HSE course?
The owner or managing director of a company with employees. It is worth taking the course even if you are only planning to hire.

As a sole trader (ENK), do I have obligations too?
Yes, although fewer. On a construction site you still need documentation and training, and insurance protects you if there is an accident.

What happens if a company has no BHT?
Arbeidstilsynet can issue an order (pålegg) to sign a BHT contract and impose a coercive fine (tvangsmulkt) that accrues until the issue is fixed. Serious breaches can also lead to an administrative penalty.

Is BHT only needed "for Arbeidstilsynet"?
No. Good occupational health services reduce accidents and sick leave, and give employees better working conditions. That is a real saving for the company.

What language are the courses in?
Courses are held in Norwegian and English. Customer service, advice and help with enrolment are available in English, Norwegian, Polish, Spanish, French or German.

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