NORSOK R-005 now available in English
The NORSOK standard describes operational barriers to manage the hazards that can arise when using lifting equipment in onshore facilities in the petroleum industry.
NORSOK R-005 embraces the safe use of lifting and transport equipment used in connection with lifting operations in the petroleum activities on land. The standard is based on Norwegian regulations, European and international standards, and companies' internal specifications and procedures on the safe use of lifting equipment.
The standard does not apply to manual lifting where no lifting equipment is used. It does not cover the use of fall protection equipment.
NORSOK R-005 is now available both in English and Norwegian.
Read more about the scope of the standard