Simplified Online Safety Representative Training – Low Risk
Practical training for safety representatives in low-risk workplaces where the employer and employees have agreed that training of less than 40 hours is appropriate.
✅ Legal Basis
Section 6-5 of the Working Environment Act requires that safety representatives receive the necessary training. For low-risk companies, the parties may agree on a course shorter than 40 hours.
👥 Who is this course for?
- Safety Representatives in Office and Service Companies
- Safety Representatives in Retail and Commerce
- Safety Representatives in Administrative Organizations
- Deputy Safety Representative
📚 Course Content
- The Role, Rights, and Duties of the Safety Representative
- The Working Environment Act and Regulations
- Risk Assessment and Nonconformance Management
- Cooperation with the employer, the Working Environment Committee (AMU), and the Occupational Health Service (BHT)
- Psychosocial Work Environment and Conflict Management
- Practical Safety Inspection
⏱️ Duration and Format
Approx. 3 hours · 100% online · all devices
🎓 Diploma
A PDF copy of the diploma is available immediately after passing the exam.
💡 Why Choose Komplett HMS?
- 100% online — start whenever you want, on any device
- Available in all languages via automatic translation
- Diploma as a PDF immediately after passing
- Documentation in accordance with Norwegian regulations
- Automatic Course Access After Registration
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Which safety representative training course should the construction industry choose?
The construction industry should normally opt for the 40-hour basic training course. Choose this simplified course only when the parties have assessed the risks and agreed in writing that a shorter training course is appropriate.
Who decides whether a simplified course is sufficient?
The employer, the safety representative, and, if applicable, employee representatives must agree that the workplace poses a low risk and that a shorter training program is appropriate.
How long is the course certificate valid?
The course certificate has no fixed expiration date, but the training should be updated following a new election or changes in risk conditions.
Are all companies required to have a safety representative?
Companies with 5 or more employees must have a safety representative. Smaller companies may agree to a different arrangement in writing.
