Course code: HMS-0501

Safety in the laboratory, workshop and on sea and land expeditions.

Campus Online course
Semester / Year Spring 2027
Level Lavere grad, redskapskurs
Credits 0

About the course

Course for UiT employees and students who, based on risk assessment, must have documented safety training.

HSE and emergency preparedness:

  • Systematic HSE work - your obligations and responsibilities in the work
  • Why and how to report HSE nonconformity, injuries and accidents?
  • Emergency preparedness in the event of accidents
  • How am I insured?

Risk assessment:

  • Risk assessment covering Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) and UiT's methods for risk assessment

Protective equipment:

  • Regulations, duties of the employer and employees, risk assessments, technical measures and personal protective equipment and its use

Chemical safety:

  • Risk assessment and preventive measures, laboratory safety, handling of chemicals and chemical waste. Practical use of the chemical database.

Hazardous waste:

  • Definition of hazardous waste and handling of different categories of hazardous waste.

Teaching methods

Canvas

Language of instruction and examination

Norwegian and English

Schedule

The schedules are normally finalized and published well in advance of the start of the semester, often a few weeks beforehand. This gives students the opportunity to organize their studies and prepare for upcoming activities.

It is recommended to check the schedule regularly, as changes may occur.

Examination

Exams
Off campus exam Grade:
Passed / Not Passed

Everything you need to know about before, during, and after the exam; registration, absence, appeals, and diplomas: UiT Exams homepage

Re-sit examination

There is no re-sit examination.

Previous years and semesters

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