Around 100 companies in Norway have a duty to provide nearby residents with this information. This includes companies that handle large quantities of hazardous chemicals.
Which companies does it apply to?
These requirements only apply to the enterprises covered by the Major Accident Regulations. The enterprises that are subject to the notification obligation pursuant to the Major Accident Regulations must have information available on their website.
Those that handle the largest volumes (approximately 90 enterprises) are called enterprises subject to the safety reporting obligation. These must have the information available on their websites. In addition, they must distribute the information regularly (at least every five years) in the local area and attach it to their safety report.
If you are unsure whether this applies to your neighbour, you should get an answer if you contact the company.
You also have the right to obtain the company's security report. The company has the right to redact information that is trade secrets, or information that they do not want to release for security reasons.
Closely monitored
There are around 300 companies in Norway that are covered by the Major Accident Regulations, and 100 of these have a duty to provide this information. These companies are governed by strict regulations, and are closely monitored by the supervisory authorities. For safety reasons, there is no public list of all these companies in Norway.