Arbeidsmiljøloven 4-1 (Norwegian Working Environment Act) · Updated 2026
+ arbeidsmiljøloven 4-3 (nytt første og annet ledd fra 1.1.2026, LOV-2025-06-20-37); arbeidsmiljøloven 6-2 annet ledd bokstav f (fra 1.1.2024); arbeidsmiljøloven kap. 2 A (2 A-1, 2 A-3, 2 A-4, 2 A-6); arbeidsmiljøloven 7-1 (AMU); likestillings- og diskrimineringsloven 13; internkontrollforskriften (FOR-1996-12-06-1127); forskrift om utførelse av arbeid (FOR-2011-12-06-1357, endret ved FOR-2025-12-16-2615); forskrift om organisering, ledelse og medvirkning (FOR-2011-12-06-1355). Ikke et lovpålagt eget kurs; dekker kravene i 4-3 og styrker etterlevelse. Dekker ikke sektorspesifikke tilleggskrav.
Psychosocial work environment, bullying and harassment
A practical, law-anchored introduction for managers, HR, safety representatives and the working environment committee (AMU). Learn what the psychosocial work environment actually is, what the 1 January 2026 clarification of section 4-3 means, and what your organisation should have in place.
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Language
- Norwegian & English
- Kursbevis
- Yes, included
- Price
- NOK 990 per seat
The whole course is free to take. No account needed to start. After you pass the exam you get your certificate through the course.
Certificate · §4-3
HMS-2026-000481
Awarded to
Kari Nordmann
Department manager · Eksempelbedrift AS · Trondheim
Issued
23 April 2026
Exam
96 % (70 % pass mark)
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90 minutes
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Same day
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How you get it done
Three steps. No classroom, no travel time.
Start for free
Press start and the course opens in your browser. No payment, no account, no install. If you want to pause and continue on another device, you can leave your email along the way. Questions? A human replies by email within 1 business day.
The 2026 amendment: new first and second paragraph of section 4-3
On 1 January 2026, section 4-3 of the Working Environment Act got a new structure. This lesson explains exactly what changed, what was carried over, and how to talk about the change without overstating it. The last point matters, both legally and for your own credibility.
Pay at the end and get your certificate
Once you pass, you pay and your certificate is issued right away. You choose card or invoice against your org number. A signed, QR-verified PDF is sent to your email the same day, ready to attach to a reply to an order or file in the HR folder.
A good work environment is more than the physical.
Demands, support, bullying and harassment. The course covers the requirements in Working Environment Act §4-3 and the clarifications in force from 1 January 2026.
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What you learn
The psychosocial work environment is about how work is organised and how people are doing together at work. It is the interplay between tasks, organisation, leadership and relationships. When you are finished you should know what the psychosocial work environment actually is, why the topic was raised in 2024 and 2026, and what your business should have in place.
- A lovdata link in every module, so you can verify every claim
- Skim-reading is fine, no time gates on pages
- A short knowledge check at the end of every module
9 modules in the course
Each module links directly to lovdata.no and the Labour Inspection Authority's guidance.
- 01What the psychosocial work environment is, and why it just got sharper
- 02The 2026 amendment: new first and second paragraph of section 4-3
- 03The four risk factors in practice
- 04Bullying, harassment and sexual harassment: the legal definitions
- 05Violence and threats: protection, mapping and follow-up
- 06Roles and responsibilities
- 07Mapping, risk assessment and prevention
- 08Handling cases and whistleblowing
- 09From knowledge to action: action plan and documentation
Your certificate, same day
The fastest lawful path to an HSE certificate.
You take the course, pass the exam, and have a numbered, QR-verified certificate in your inbox the same day. Ready to show the Labour Inspection Authority, HR, or an auditor.
Pass it in the same session
You take the exam right after the last lesson, see the result immediately, and can retry free if you fail. No examiner queue, no waiting for post. 70 % pass mark.
Staffed instructor support
An instructor replies to your email within one business day on any question you have along the way. This is also the basis for the VAT exemption under mval § 3-5.
QR-verified in seconds
Every certificate has a unique number (HMS-YYYY-NNNNNN) and a QR code. The Labour Inspection Authority, HR, or an auditor scans and confirms it directly against our register.
Grounded in law, kept current
Every module links directly to lovdata and the Labour Inspection Authority's guidance, so you can verify every claim yourself. Updated whenever the regulations change.
Who wrote this course
The course is developed and maintained in-house by HMS Klar, grounded in current law and regulation and the Labour Inspection Authority's guidance.
Every lesson links directly to lovdata.no and the Labour Inspection Authority's guidance, so you can verify every single claim yourself. The content is updated whenever the regulations change. Every certificate is valid documentation in an inspection.
This is what your certificate looks like
Numbered HMS-2026-NNNNNN. QR-verified. Send it to your employer, HR, or the Labour Inspection Authority. They scan and confirm directly against our register.
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Start free, pay when you pass
No upfront payment. You pay only after you have taken the course and passed the exam.
NOK990
Free to take. You pay when you pass. No VAT (mval §3-5)
- The whole course and exam are free to take
- Certificate with QR verification, pay only when you pass
- Staffed instructor support within 1 business day
- Free retake if you fail
The whole course is free to take. No account needed to start. After you pass the exam you get your certificate through the course.
Volume discount for companies
Published prices, no negotiation rounds.
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- NOK 990per seat
- 5+ seats
- NOK 790per seat
- 20+ seats
- NOK 590per seat
- 100+ seats
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Frequently asked questions
Is this course legally mandated?
No. No regulation requires this specific course. It is not a legally mandated course in its own right, but it covers the requirements of section 4-3 and strengthens the organisation's compliance. Be sceptical of any provider claiming a new 2026 law forces a new mandatory course.
What actually changed in section 4-3 from 1 January 2026?
Section 4-3 got a new first and second paragraph making the requirements more concrete, including a non-exhaustive list of four example factors: unclear demands, emotional demands, workload and time pressure, and support. The fully-satisfactory requirement is old, and protection against harassment, violence and threats was carried over. The Labour Inspection Authority calls it a clarification without new duties.
Who is responsible for the psychosocial work environment?
The overall responsibility lies with the employer under section 2-1 and cannot be delegated away. Tasks can be distributed to managers and HR, but the responsibility remains with the employer. The safety representative shall especially ensure the psychosocial work environment under 6-2 f from 1.1.2024, and employees have a duty to cooperate under 2-3.
What is the difference between a conflict and harassment?
A factual conflict about how a task should be solved, feedback on poor work, or disagreement between equal colleagues is normal and not harassment. The difference lies in whether the conduct is offensive and whether there is an imbalance of power. The definitions follow the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Act section 13, where both purpose and effect count. Individual cases should be referred to HR, the occupational health service or a lawyer.
Putting the whole team through?
Invoice against org number, from NOK 990 per seat at 5+. HR dashboard for progress tracking and bulk certificate downloads.
Background reading
Background reading on what the law requires, before you start.
New psychosocial work-environment rules from 2026
A clarification of the requirements, not new duties. How to respond correctly.
Training requirements for violence and threats at work
Employers must provide tailored training and drills where the risk exists.
How to document HMS training (with an example certificate)
Field by field: what the certificate must contain, where to file it, and how verification works.
From knowledge to action: action plan and documentation
Start for free, take the whole course, and pay only once you have passed. If you fail, you can try again at no extra cost.
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