HSE at UiT The Arctic University of Norway (UiT) is a management responsibility at all levels at all levels in the organization.
Active participation from staff and students, clear distribution of responsibilities and clear organization of the HSE activities is a key for establishing a safe and good working and learning environment. Staff are obliged to follow the prevailing requirements for HSE work. The safety representative has a supervisory function, shall take care of the employees’ interests in cases concerning the working environment and is a collaborative partner the management.
The division of responsibilities is founded on the Working Environment Act (AML), Regulations relating to systematic health, safety, and environment work in enterprises (Internal Control Regulations) and guidelines laid down by the Ministry of Education and Research and UiT