News
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NORSOK R-001 is revised and on public enquiry
NORSOK R-001 Mechanical Equipment has been updated to reflect technological advancements. We invite the industry to provide their comments and feedback to the enquiry draft by 6 May.
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NORSOK S-002 is revised and on public enquiry
NORSOK S-002 aims to ensure that the design of petroleum facilities contributes to a good working environment during the operational phase. We invite the industry to provide their comments and feedback to the enquiry draft by 10 April.
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NORSOK Z-008 has been revised
The NORSOK standard for Risk based maintenance and consequence classification has undergone a revision to ensure its quality and relevance in the industry. These are the main changes.
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A new generation of Eurocodes is on the way
A new generation of Eurocodes is under development and will be completed by 2027. In Norway, the new Eurocodes, along with their national annexes, will be published collectively at the beginning of 2028. Until then, the current generation of Eurocodes will remain the applicable standard.
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NORSOK WA-S-006 is being revised into a standard
The NORSOK Workshop Agreement (WA) on HSEQ evaluation of suppliers and HSEQ requirements in contract, is being revised into a standard. Standards Norway invites the industry to submit their feedback on the document by 1 March.
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NS 9610 now available in English
The Norwegian standard NS 9610, which outlines requirements for fall protection and rescue training for work at heights, is now available in English. This move aims to make the standard accessible to a broader audience and support international collaboration in safety practices for working at heights.
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NORSOK R-005 has been revised, and is now published in Norwegian
NORSOK R-005 Safe use of lifting and transport equipment in onshore petroleum plants has undergone a significant revision. These are the main changes.
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Copyright protection of Harmonized Standards not in question – however, there is an overriding public interest in their disclosure
5 March 2024 the European Court of Justice (ECJ) delivered its judgment in Case C-588/21 P concerning public access to four Harmonized Standards under Regulation 1049/2001.