This work contributes to a shared understanding of the level of risk among the parties in the industry. Where Havtil is concerned, data acquired through the RNNP also provide an important basis for planning supervisory activities and regulatory developments. 

The survey is based on several methods intended to complement each other. 

  • Indicators identifying conditions which have arisen, including near-misses of defined situations of hazards and accidents (DHSAs) important for safety and the working environment.
  • Indicators identifying conditions related to the robustness of safety-critical barriers and maintenance.
  • Questionnaire-based surveys which measure employee experience of HSE work.
  • In-depth studies of selected conditions related to trends in the level of safety.  

What do the RNNP figures reveal about major accident risk?  

Since risk always concerns the future, measuring it directly is very difficult. Indicators which reflect how successful the companies are at managing factors with an influence on risk – including major accident risk – are therefore used. 

Viewed over time, the total indicator for major accident risk paints a picture of how the players succeed in managing conditions which affect risk. This information can be used to assess uncertainty related to future risk. That said, however, it is important to remember that historical knowledge provides no guarantee about what will happen in the future. 

Where can you read the RNNP reports?  

Results from the survey are presented in annual reports published and commented on at havtil.no