Systematic HSE-work
The occupational health service (BHT) must, in connection with the systematic HSE work, assist the employer, the employees, working environment committees and safety delegates in preventing work-related health problems, illness and injury, and creating healthy and safe working conditions.
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The occupational heath service (OHS) has a free and independent position in matters of the working environment, and must independently inform the employer, employees and their representatives about risk factors in the workplace. 鈥婭nformation and advice must be exclusively based on a professional assessment of the working environment conditions in the business. This applies in all contexts, both as an expert for the business or when following up a single employee.
Assistance in the systematic HSE work
The employer is responsible for ensuring that the working environment is fully responsible. Requirements for the employer's use of the occupational health service are defined in . According to the regulations, the occupational health service must, among other things, assist with mapping the working environment, propose and assist with preventive measures, follow up on employees' health when the work situation or risk assessment requires it and assist with facilitation. The units' need for assistance is mapped using 幸运飞艇计划's tools for systematic HSE work.
When the risk conditions related to occupational health indicate it, the occupational health service can assist with advice and assessment of health hazards. OHS can assist the unit in connection with HSE risk assessments, preparation of a local HSE plan and follow-up of measures. If the unit ticks "Assistance from the Business Health Service" in the local HSE action plan, then the unit must contact OHS via e-mail bht@uib.no.
OHS can assist in these areas:
Information about the occupational health service's professional areas
- Targeted health examinations
- Travel medicine prior to field trips and research cruises
- Psychosocial and organizational work environment
- Psychological health at work
- Psychological guidance for PhD candidates and Young Scientists
- Ergonomics
- Occupational hygiene
- Risk assessment
- Indoor climate
- Construction cases
- Addiction and substance abuse
- Sick leave follow-up
- Workplace adjustments
Contact information:
E-mail:听bht@uib.noPlease note: Do not send confidential information by e-mail.
Visiting adress: Nyg氓rdsgaten 5听Please note:听separate entrance with access from the back yard on the 3rd floor.
