From 1 January 2023, the Norwegian Labor Inspection Authority changes the regulations that describe how the employer must use the occupational health service (BHT). It is pointed out that businesses with an order to be connected to a BHT must use the BHT especially in relation to the risk conditions in the industry.

All employers are required to be affiliated with an authorized occupational health services provider if risk factors warrant this. Enterprises within the following industry classifications must be affiliated with the occupational health service approved by the Norwegian Labor Inspection Authority.

Industry code	Main group or subgroup where only parts of the main group are included
02	Forestry and forestry services
03	03.2 Aquaculture
05	Mining of coal and lignite
07	Mining of iron ores
08	Other mining and quarrying
09	09.9 Support activities for other mining and quarrying
10	Manufacture of food products
11	Manufacture of beverages
12	Manufacture of tobacco products
13	Manufacture of textiles
14	Manufacture of wearing apparel
15	Manufacture of leather and related products
16	Manufacture of wood and products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials, except furniture
17	Manufacture of paper and paper products
18	18.1 Printing and reproduction of recorded media
19	Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products
20	Chemicals, chemical products
21	Pharmaceuticals
22	Rubber and plastic products
23	Other non-metal mineral products
24	Basic metals
25	Fabricated metal prod.
26	26.1 Manufacture of electronic comp./boards 26.2 Manufacture of computers and peripheral equipment 26.3 Manufacture of communication equipment 26.4 Manufacture of consumer electronics 26.51 Manufacture of instruments and appliances for measuring, testing and navigation 26.6 Manufacture of irradiation, electromedical and electrotherapeutic equipment 26.7 Manufacture of optical instruments and photographic equipment 26.8 Manufacture of magnetic and optical media
27	Manufacture of optical instruments and photographic equipment
28	Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
29	Produksjon av motorvogner og tilhengere
30	30.1 Building of ships and boats 30.200 Manufacture of railway locomotives and rolling stock 30.300 Manufacture of air and spacecraft and related machinery 30.400 Manufacture of military fighting machinery 30.910 Manufacture of motorcycles 30.920 Manufacture of bicycles and invalid carriages 30.990 Manufacture of other transport equipment n.e.c.
31	Manufacture of furniture
32	32.300 Manufacture of sports goods 32.400 Manufacture of games and toys 32.500 Manufacturer of medical and dental instruments and supplies 32.990 Other manufacturing n.e.c.
33	33.110 Repair of fabricated metal products 33.120 Repair of machinery 33.130 Repair of electronic and optical equipment 33.140 Repair of electrical equipment 33.150 Repair and maintenance of ships and boats 33.160 Repair and maintenance of aircraft and spacecraft 33.170 Repair and maintenance of other of transport equipment 33.190 Repair of other equipment 33.200 Installation of industrial machinery and equipment
35	Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
36	Water collection, treatment and supply
37	Sewerage
38	Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities, materials recovery
39	Remediation activities and other waste management services
41	41.2 Construction of buildings
42	Civil engineering
43	Specialized construction activities
45	45.2 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles, excluding motorcycles45.403 Maintenance and repair of motorcycles
46	46.77 Wholesale of waste and scrap
49	Land transport and transport via pipelines
52	52.21 Other services incidental to land transport 52.221 Operation of harbors of plants52.223 Offshore supply terminal 52.229 Other services incidental to water transportation 52.23 Other services incidental to air transport 52.24 Cargo handling
53	Postal and courier activities
55	55.1 Hotels and similar accommodation
56	56.101 Operation of cafes and restaurants 56.290 Other food services 56.3 Beverage serving activities
61	Telecommunication
75	Veterinary services
77	77.1 Rental and leasing of motor vehicles
80	80.1 Private security services 80.2 Services related to security services
81	81.2 Cleaning activities
84	84.23 Justice and judicial activities 84.24 Public order and safety activities 84.25 Fire service activities
85	Education
86	Human health activities
87	Residential care activities
88	Social work activities without accommodation
95	95.230 Repair of footwear and leather goods. Applies to rubber and plastic footwear 95.240 Repair of furniture and home furnishings 95.290 Repair of other household goods and goods for personal use. Applies to goods made of rubber and plastic
96	96.01 Laundry and dry cleaning 96.02 Hairdressing and other beauty care. Applies only to hairdressing.

There are primarily two ways for a company to become affiliated with an OHS provider:

• External supplier or joint scheme

It is common for small and medium-sized businesses to make an agreement with an external authorized occupational health services provider. It is important to choose an authorized occupational health services provider with expertise that is relevant for the work you do and the challenges you face.

Please contact ECOVIS, we can help you to engage with an authorized OHS provider.

• Company scheme

Some large companies establish their own internal occupational health services within the company. Companies that are required to use an authorized OHS require the approval of the Norwegian Labor Inspection Authority for this type of company scheme. It is important here that the occupational health services are independent and impartial.

Regardless of the form of affiliation, the services provider must be approved by the Norwegian Labor Inspection Authority and have the expertise and capacity required by the company.