In 2000, the focus on Telenor's international involvement has continued. A corporate procedure has been prepared dealing with systematic HSE[!] work in connection with foreign assignments. The corporate procedure prescribes that the manager responsible shall carry out a risk analysis and assessment of initiatives prior to the commencement of projects outside of Norway. The assessment of initiatives shall also include the health system in the country in question, routines for treatment and alternatives for transportation and evacuation, in connection with both medical and other emergency situations. Risk analyses and assessment of initiatives shall result in concrete measures which shall be carried out before the projects send employees out in operative service.
Employees shall be provided with information on conditions for overseas assignments, insurance schemes, and salary and working conditions before commencement of the project. Telenor will arrange the necessary vaccination and medical information, and in some cases Telenor OHS will equip project members with a medication and first aid kit. This information, and more, is described in Telenor's handy brochure on HSE in connection with foreign assignments.
