1. What is the employer’s overall duty under the Act in Norway?
In Norway, the employer shall ensure that the provisions laid down in and pursuant to the Act are complied with.
2. What must an employer ensure in Norway when non-employees perform work related to the business?
In Norway, when persons other than the employer’s own employees, including hired employees or independent contractors, perform tasks connected to the employer’s activities or installations, the employer must ensure that activities are arranged and carried out so that these persons are also ensured a thoroughly sound working environment.
3. Is an employer required to cooperate with other employers in Norway?
In Norway, the employer shall cooperate with other employers to ensure a thoroughly sound working environment.
4. What responsibility does an employer have for the working hours of hired personnel in Norway?
In Norway, the employer must ensure that the working hours of personnel hired from temporary-work agencies or other companies comply with the provisions of chapter 10.
5. Who is responsible for coordinating health, environment, and safety work in Norway when multiple undertakings are involved?
In Norway, the principal undertaking is responsible for coordinating the health, environment, and safety work of each undertaking.
6. What applies in Norway if no principal undertaking exists and more than 10 employees are working at the same time?
In Norway, if more than 10 employees are employed at the same time and no undertaking can be regarded as the principal undertaking, it must be agreed in writing which undertaking shall be responsible for coordination.
7. What happens in Norway if no written agreement on coordination responsibility is reached?
In Norway, if no agreement is reached, the Labour Inspection Authority shall be notified and will decide which employer shall be responsible for the coordination.
8. Can additional rules be issued regarding employer duties in Norway?
In Norway, the Ministry may issue further provisions by regulation concerning the performance of the employer’s duties under this section.
