NorwayArbeid 16 · Work, economy and sustainability
What is the job of a safety representative (verneombud) at a workplace?
In the exam (Norwegian)
Hva er oppgaven til et verneombud på en arbeidsplass?
- aTo decide the pay and working hours of all the employees at the workplace.Å bestemme lønnen og arbeidstiden til alle de ansatte på arbeidsplassen.
- bTo make sure that the workplace is safe and has a good working environment.Å passe på at arbeidsplassen er trygg og har et godt arbeidsmiljø.Correct answer
- cTo hire new people and dismiss those who do not do their job.Å ansette nye folk og si opp dem som ikke gjør jobben sin.
Why?
The safety representative is elected by the employees. He or she looks after health, environment and safety (helse, miljø og sikkerhet, HMS) and tells the employer about dangerous conditions.
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