Norwegian version of this page

HSE training FAI

All employees are obliged to follow the HSE routines and to undergo HSE training as outlined below. Depending on your professional role at the department there are several compulsory courses to pass. In general all employees are obliged to keep themselves updated within the HSE area relevant of one’s position.

Immediate superiors have the responsibility for ensuring that the relevant HSE routines are known and respected. The immediate superior also has the responsibility for ensuring that the necessary training is fulfilled and documented. Unit for HSE provides annually basic training in HSE. The compulsory HSE training is outlined below.

Students are obliged to undergo the online HSE training and all MSc-students are obliged to undergo the online laboratory safety course before entering the laboratory.

Outline of the HSE training at FAI

The training should be documented by the signed HSE training form, see right menu.

1. Compulsory for all employees at FAI

2. Compulsory for those working in a laboratory

3. Compulsory for teachers and student counsellors

4. Leaders

1. Compulsory for all employees at FAI:

1.1. Contingency preparedness plan

Know where to find the plan, as well as read the plan for UiO and for FAI (Norwegian pending English version).

1.2. HSE organisation at FAI*

Know the HSE organisation at FAI: The management group, HSE coordinator, safety representatives, LAMU, floor responsible of fire safety, radiation protection representative.

1.3. Fire Safety*

See infomercial about fire safety, so far in Norwegian only so immediate superior is responsible for translating while watching the film, as well as pointing out emergency exits, alarms, Fire extinguisher etc close to the work area.
Read the general fire instructions and the contact information of the safety representatives.

1.4. Speak up!*

Read about how to report censurable conditions and HSE deviations, as well as how to notify the caretaker service.

1.5. HSE system at UiO and FAI*

Know how and where to find necessary information in the HSE system at UiO, MN and FAI. Read what is relevant for your position at the Department.

1.6. Online course in safety and physical environment

All employees are required to complete the following courses: HMS0501A Safety and Physical Environment (e-learning), HMS0503A Laboratory Safety (e-learning), and Threat Management (classroom-based).

Other mandatory HSE courses:
In addition, there will be a number of other compulsory courses, depending on your role, responsibilities, and assigned tasks.

2. Compulsory for those working at the laboratory:

2.1. Laboratory safety*

Training in laboratory safety is important and should be customized relevant to the tasks that will be carried out in the laboratory, including routines and procedures. See HSE in the laboratory (Norwegian).
Complete online course in handling of chemicals and gas.

2.2. Online course in laboratory safety

Complete the mandatory courses for Laboratory safety.

2.3. Chemical Inventory*

UiO uses EcoOnline as the Chemical Inventory Management System and online access to safety data sheets, see Procedure for chemical inventory. The section responsible person for EcoOnline will give the necessary introduction to the online system.

2.4. Dangerous substances and GMO*

Procedure for safe work; management of work with chemicals, biological agents and genetically modified microorganisms. - University of Oslo (uio.no).

2.5. Waste disposal*

Know where to find, as well as read the routines and procedures regarding waste disposal.

3. Compulsory for teachers and student counsellors

3.1 The Challenging Conversation

Academic and technical staff who are to teach or participate in teaching, as well as staff in study administrative roles, must complete the University of Oslo’s course offerings on this topic.

*Applies to master students and exchange students as well.

Published Sep. 21, 2017 3:12 PM - Last modified Aug. 10, 2026 3:36 PM