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Inadequate training for scaffolding assembly
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A lot of scaffolding is erected by employees without sufficient, documented training. This has contributed to a number of accidents. Although the regulations require the employer to be able to document training in both theory and practice, a choice is often made in favour of courses that provide only theoretical training.
  • News
  • Scaffolding
Rejection of application for exemption for night work and cabin sharing on Gina Krog
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The Norwegian Ministry of Energy confirms the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil)’s rejection of Equinor’s application for an exemption from the regulations.
  • News
  • Working environment
  • Regulations
Can artificial intelligence help improve learning from incidents?
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In October 2025, 40 representatives from the petroleum industry met to discuss how artificial intelligence can help improve the effectiveness of inter-company learning. A common taxonomy for incident classification may be the key to realising this potential.
  • News
  • Artificial intelligence
Order to Equinor – technology development - use of digital well planning, automated drilling and digital twins
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The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has issued a new order to Equinor following an audit of technology development and the use of digital well planning, automated drilling and digital twins at Askepott on the Oseberg field.
  • News
  • Well integrity
Havtil has reported Equinor at Mongstad to the police
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The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has reported Equinor to the police for serious violations of chemical handling regulations at Mongstad.
  • News
Video: What is supervision?
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Supervision covers all the activities which allow us to assess whether the companies are pursuing their operations prudently and in accordance with the regulations, and to follow this up.
  • Video
  • Video
Clear message from Petoro
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A strategic approach to maintenance management is a prerequisite for a long-term perspective, profitability and safe operations, according to the NCS's largest licensee. A new study reveals which companies perform best.
  • Reportage
  • Maintenance management
Research blind spots
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The Research Council's website states that at a time when challenges are multiple, multi-faceted and complicated, research has never been more important. However: Research into HSE has dropped off the radar.
  • Reportage
  • Working environment
  • Risk management
Investing in autonomous
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Underwater drones challenge established solutions with new methods for monitoring, inspection, and maintenance of critical infrastructure. Read about pilot projects in the petroleum industry, Norwegian-developed snake robots and potential benefits.
  • Reportage
  • Artificial intelligence
The price of experience
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Roy Erling Furre has weathered a few storms, from strikes and internal conflicts to the Sleipner accident and the establishment of the Safety Forum. Now he shares his experiences that helped shape the tripartite cooperation within the petroleum industry - and what they have cost.
  • Reportage
  • Tripartite collaboration