ORG001 Health, Safety and Environment (Autumn 2025)

After completing the course, the student should have:

Knowledge

• Have knowledge of information, requirements and precautions when working in laboratories at UiA
• Have knowledge of methods and tools students need when planning and conducting safe laboratory exercises
• Have knowledge of preventive fire protection
• Have knowledge of first aid in case of accidents

Skills

• Be able to apply knowledge about HSE when carrying out tasks in laboratories
• Be able to work with machines, chemicals and work processes without endangering themselves or others
• Be able to use various methods of extinguishing fires.
• Be able to use standardized forms for risk assessment and deviation reporting system.
• Be able to perform basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use of a defibrillator.

General competence

• Be able to reflect on one's own role and responsibilities related to HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment).
• Be able to adapt tools for HSE work to different situations and needs.
• Be able to assist fellow students or employees in an emergency situation by knowing how to use first aid equipment and fire equipment correctly.

The course covers different topics that provide students and staff with the basics for learning instructions and precautions for laboratory work as part of their education or employment at UiA.

1. Basic HSE
2. Behavior in laboratories
3. Chemicals and waste management
4. Preventive fire protection
5. First aid with heart and lung rescue
6. Optional topic, such as bullying and harassment, data security, or other relevant HSE related topics

Active participation in physical exercises.

Passed individual exam.

Passed/not passed.