Forskrift om organisering, ledelse og medvirkning §3-19 (Regulations concerning Organisation, Management and Employee Participation) · Updated October 2026
Shortened safety rep course: shorter training under §3-19
For workplaces where the work-environment problems are few and manageable, and the parties have jointly concluded that training shorter than 40 hours is sound. Start free, take the whole course, and pay only when you pass. Course content is in Norwegian.
The regulation requires at least 40 hours, unless the parties have jointly concluded that shorter training is sound given the nature and extent of the problems. See the 40-hour course
- Duration
- about 4 hours
- Language
- Norwegian
- Kursbevis
- Yes, included
- Price
- NOK 1 690 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 · Safety rep §3-19
HMS-2026-000481
Awarded to
Kari Nordmann
Safety representative · Eksempelbedrift AS · Trondheim
Issued
23 April 2026
Exam
96 % (70 % pass mark)
Scan to verify, or visit
hmslederkurs.no/kursbevis/eksempel-verneombudskurs-forenklet
Sample certificate. Real format, fictional name. Open the full version.
In short
Regulations on organisation, management and employee participation §3-19 allow shorter training for safety representatives and AMU members than the main rule when the parties have jointly concluded that it is sound, based on the nature and extent of the problems. This course is for workplaces where that joint assessment has been made, typically where the working environment problems are few and easy to oversee. The content follows §3-18 letters a to f, and you get the certificate the same day you pass and pay. If the parties do not agree, the main rule applies and the full course is the right choice.
- Who
- Safety representatives and AMU members in workplaces where the parties have jointly concluded that shorter training is sound.
- Last updated
Free to take
pay NOK 1 690 when you pass
about 4 hours
shorter training under §3-19
Real people
answer when you have a question
Same day
certificate in inbox
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 as soon as we can.
Read the modules and pass the exam
You work through the modules at your own pace, with a short knowledge check after each, and take a final exam with a 70 % pass mark. If you fail, you can try again at no extra cost. The whole course and exam are free to take.
Pay at the end and get your certificate
Once you pass, you pay and your certificate is issued right away. You pay by card, and companies can get an invoice against their org number on request. A numbered, 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.
The safety rep's role, where the work actually happens.
Shorter basic training for safety reps and committee members under §3-19, where the parties in the business have jointly agreed to it.
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What you learn
No three-minute autoplay videos. Each lesson is short, concrete and tied directly to the regulation and the Labour Inspection Authority's guidance, with a short knowledge check at the end.
- 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
13 modules in the course
Each module links directly to lovdata.no and the Labour Inspection Authority's guidance.
- 01Welcome: the safety representative's role and this training
- 02Shorter training under §3-19: when is it sound?
- 03The Working Environment Act and the regulations
- 04A "fully sound" working environment
- 05Roles: employer, safety rep, AMU, BHT and the Labour Inspection
- 06Ongoing HSE work
- 07A simple risk assessment in practice
- 08Physical and chemical environment: ergonomics, noise, indoor climate
- 09Psychosocial and organisational working environment
- 10Sick leave and accommodation
- 11Conflict, harassment and whistleblowing
- 12Eight everyday situations
- 13Templates and checklists
Legal basis and sources
The course is built on these sources. The links go to the statute or to the supervisory authority's own guidance, so you can read the requirement yourself.
- Forskrift om organisering, ledelse og medvirkning §3-19
The main rule is at least 40 hours. Shorter training may be agreed when the parties jointly conclude it is sound, based on the nature and extent of the problems. The regulation sets no written-form requirement.
- Forskrift om organisering, ledelse og medvirkning §3-18
The content requirements, letters a to f, apply whatever the length. On top come the health hazards of chemicals and biological agents, and what matters most in the individual workplace.
- Forskrift om organisering, ledelse og medvirkning §3-21
The Labour Inspection Authority can order the employer to provide more extensive training when working conditions require it.
- Arbeidsmiljøloven §6-5 og §7-4
The employer must make sure safety representatives get the training they need and pays for it. Under §7-4 the same applies to members of the working environment committee.
- Arbeidstilsynet: Verneombud
The Labour Inspection Authority writes that the assessment of shorter training should be in writing and made jointly by the employer and the employees. If the parties do not agree, the 40-hour rule applies.
Shorter training under §3-19
Shorter safety rep training under §3-19, documented with a numbered certificate.
The course fits where the parties in the business have jointly concluded that shorter training is sound, given the nature and extent of the problems. The certificate documents the training. Whether shorter training is enough for you depends on the parties' joint assessment under §3-19, so write it down and keep it with the certificate.
Shorter than 40 hours, and says so
The course is basic training in a shorter form. We do not call it 40 hours, because it is not. If you need the full training, the 40-hour safety rep course is the right one.
Questions along the way? We answer
If you wonder about something while taking the course, send us a message straight from the course. A human reads it and answers as soon as we can.
Numbered and QR-verifiable
Every certificate has a unique number and a QR code, so an employer or auditor can confirm it against our register. The certificate does not replace the parties' assessment under §3-19.
Grounded in the law and kept up to date
Every module links straight to lovdata and the Labour Inspection Authority's guidance, so you can check every claim yourself. Updated when the rules change.
Who wrote this course
The course is developed and maintained in-house by HMS Lederkurs, 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 claim yourself. The content is updated when the rules change. The certificate documents the completed training, its content and its legal basis.
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 can scan and confirm it 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.
NOK1 690
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
- Real people answer your questions along the way
- 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.
- 1 seat
- NOK 1 690per seat
- 5+ seats
- NOK 1 290per seat
- 20+ seats
- NOK 990per seat
- 100+ seats
- Contact us
Org-number invoicing for 5+ seats, EHF on request. See team setup →
Safety reps and committee members
Which course do you need?
The regulation requires at least 40 hours of training. Shorter training is only allowed when the parties in the business have jointly concluded that it is sound. You make that assessment, not us.
"The duration of the training shall be at least 40 hours. Shorter training than 40 hours may be agreed if the parties have jointly concluded that it is sound, based on an assessment of the nature and extent of the problems." (our translation) Regulation on organisation, management and participation §3-19
- The default
Safety rep course, 40 hours
For all safety reps and committee members, and always when the parties have not made a joint assessment of shorter training.
- 18 hours online: theory, cases, industry module and final test
- 22 hours at your own workplace: safety round, risk assessment and action plan with your manager
- The tasks are assessed by the course lead before the certificate is issued
- Report for the employer with the tasks and hours
NOK 3 990 per participant, NOK 2 990 from 5 seats
- Shorter training under §3-19You are viewing this course
Shortened safety rep course
Where the work-environment problems are few and manageable, and the parties have jointly concluded that shorter training is sound.
- Theory and knowledge checks online, ~4 hours
- The same topics as §3-18 first paragraph, in shorter form
- Certificate the day you pass, referring to §3-19
- Template for recording the parties' joint assessment
NOK 1 690 per participant, NOK 1 290 from 5 seats
Unsure? Choose 40 hours. The Labour Inspection Authority can order more extensive training where working conditions make it necessary (§3-21).
Questions about the shortened safety rep course
What must be in place before we choose this course?
The parties at the workplace must have jointly concluded that training shorter than 40 hours is sound for you. That assessment is yours to make, not ours. We have written a separate walkthrough of what §3-19 says, who the parties are and what the assessment should contain.
What does the certificate show?
The certificate shows the name, the course name, content and duration, the date and a unique number with a QR code for verification. It also states that the training is shorter than 40 hours, provided the parties have jointly concluded that this is sound under §3-19. It does not call the course 40 hours.
Do you have a template for the joint assessment?
Yes. The template walks through the points a good assessment should cover: who took part, what you emphasised and what you concluded. Keep it in the HSE folder with the certificate.
How long does the course take?
The course takes about 4 hours online, counting reading, knowledge checks and the final exam. You can pause and continue where you left off. We do not call it 40 hours, because it is not.
Can the safety representative take the 40-hour course later?
Yes. The 40-hour course is a separate course that can be started at any time, also after this course is completed. If working conditions change, a new safety representative is elected, or the Labour Inspection Authority orders more extensive training under §3-21, it is a natural next step.
When should we choose 40 hours instead?
When the parties have not made a joint assessment, when you are unsure, or when the workplace has conditions that call for more, such as hazardous chemicals, heavy lifting, violence and threats or a lot of change. The 40-hour course also has practical tasks at your own workplace, including a safety round with your manager, assessed by the course lead.
Is this course for low-risk workplaces?
"Low risk" is not a term in the regulations. The condition in §3-19 is that the parties have jointly concluded that shorter training is sound, based on the nature and extent of the problems. The Labour Inspection Authority writes that the assessment must rest on the risk conditions in the workplace, that the parties must have considered both the content and the extent of the training, and that the assessment should be in writing. The course therefore typically fits where the problems are few and easy to oversee and the parties agree. If they do not agree, the 40-hour main rule applies.
Putting the whole team through?
Published volume discount from 5 seats, card payment and invoice against org number on request. HR dashboard for progress tracking and bulk certificate downloads.
Background reading
Background reading on what the law requires, before you start.
Shorter safety rep training than 40 hours: when is it allowed?
What §3-19 actually says, who "the parties" are, and what a sound joint assessment covers.
Safety rep course, 40 hours: what the regulation requires
The content requirements in §3-18 letters a to f, the duration in §3-19 and what the employer must add.
What is an AMU? Thresholds, AMU training and safety reps
Who must have a safety rep and an AMU by headcount, and who must take the training.
Other courses in the catalogue
Related courses for the same workplace.
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