Risk management

Polish version of video about fall incident at Mongstad
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In January 2023, there was a serious work accident at Equinor’s Mongstad facility. While installing frame scaffolding, a scaffolder fell 23.5 metres onto a concrete floor and was severely injured. The video of Havtil's investigation of the incident is now available with Polish subtitles.
  • News
  • Risk management
  • Working environment
Polish version of video about fall incident at Mongstad
Published:
In January 2023, there was a serious work accident at Equinor’s Mongstad facility. While installing frame scaffolding, a scaffolder fell 23.5 metres onto a concrete floor and was severely injured. The video of Havtil's investigation of the incident is now available with Polish subtitles.
  • Video
  • Working environment
  • Risk management
  • Video
Warnings issued over dangerous practices in scaffold construction
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Deformed and broken scaffolding elements, and fittings that cannot withstand use as fall arrest anchors. This is a potential outcome when mixing scaffolding elements from different manufacturers.
  • News
  • Risk management
Equinor has complied with Havtil’s order regarding Hammerfest LNG
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On 20 June 2025, the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) issued an order to Equinor to ensure and document prudence of activities before resumption of work in area L201 at Hammerfest LNG. Equinor has now complied with the order.
  • News
  • Working environment
  • Process safety
  • Risk management
Urges vigilance
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War and global unrest are impacting the petroleum industry. Prime minister Jonas Gahr Støre is focused on Norway´s ability to ensure a secure and stable energy supply, while simultaneously protecting those working in the country's largest industry.
  • Reportage
  • Security
  • Risk management
45 years since the Kielland disaster
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On March 27 1980, the unthinkable happened. The living quarters platform, Alexander L. Kielland, collapsed and toppled over - far south in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea. 212 people were onboard. 123 never returned home.
  • Reportage
  • Risk management
Webinar on AI and critical infrastructure organised by the OECD and Havtil
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The OECD, in collaboration with Havtil, invites you to a webinar to be held on Wednesday 5 March on the use of artificial intelligence in critical infrastructure.
  • News
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Cyber security
  • Risk management
  • Barrier management
Faith in the future
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The world's most northerly gas liquefaction plant is running flat out in parallel with Snøhvit Future, a comprehensive and ambitious modification project. That makes big demands on staffing, expertise and risk management.
  • Reportage
  • Risk management
Responsible use of artificial intelligence in the petroleum sector
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A new knowledge overview maps risks and opportunities in the use of artificial intelligence in the petroleum sector. Particular emphasis is given to the prevention of major accidents.
  • Project report
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Cyber security
  • Barrier management
  • Risk management
Diving incidents at the Goliat field
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The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has launched an investigation of Vår Energi following several incidents of decompression sickness at the Goliat field in May and June 2024.
  • News
  • Diving
  • Risk management