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1970s: When the NCS became Norwegian An American work culture was dominant on the NCS from the start of Norway’s oil adventure until the end of the 1970s. Extending the Working Environment Act (WEA) offshore was an important milestone in making the new industry Norwegian.Published:
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From shame to success Roald Sandal was an industrial worker who hid his inability to write for many years. The challenge he faced gave rise to a pilot project – and opened the road to the world’s first dyslexia-friendly workplace.Published:
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50 years of safety This issue of Dialogue celebrates the 50th anniversary with some stories from the decades which have passed since the oil prospectors arrived in the 1960s.Published:
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1980s: Giant without compare Several of the largest field developments on the NCS saw the light of day in the 1980s. The biggest of them all was the veritable troll, which became famed far beyond the country’s borders.Published:
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Positive inheritance The Alexander L Kielland disaster proved extremely important for safety progress on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) in terms of regulation, supervision and allocation of responsibility between government agencies.Published:
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A good place to be It’s not a home, of course, but it’s definitely something more than just a workplace,” emphasises 59-year-old Tiller after lengthy reflection.Published:
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Dealing with daytime in the dark Working nights and shifts is associated with substantial health risks. In the worst case, errors associated with lack of sleep or a heavy workload can lead to serious incidents.Published:
Most read in 2022
Did you pick up these stories? Here’s an overview of the articles we produced which enjoyed the widest readership in 2022.
Published:
03 January 2023