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The Occupational Health and Safety Organization (AMO)
The Occupational Health and Safety Organization (AMO) is essential for maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. In Denmark, companies with 10 or more employees are required to establish a working environment group consisting of elected health and safety representatives (AMR) and appointed supervisors.
Companies with 1–9 employees
In smaller companies, there is no formal requirement to establish a working environment organization. Here, it is the employer's responsibility to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for the employees.
Companies with 10–34 employees
Must establish a working environment group, which consists of
- a supervisor appointed by the employer and
- a working environment representative / Health and Safety representative (AMR) elected by employees.
Both must complete relevant training, including the mandatory Occupational Health and Satefy (OHS) Course.
Companies with more than 35 employees
Must establish a full working environment organization (AMO) including multiple supervisors and health and safety representatives (AMRs).
All appointed supervisor and elected representatives must complete relevant training, including the mandatory Occupational Health and Satefy (OHS) Course.
Online Occupational Health
and Safety (OHS) Course
Our online Occupational Health and Safety Course is a mandatory training program for health and safety representatives (AMR) and supervisors who are part of the Occupational Health and Safety Organization (AMO) in Denmark.
Apropos Kommunikation is an autorized provider of the OHS Course.
The purpose of the training is to ensure that members of the occupational health and safety organization have the necessary knowledge and skills to participate actively in occupational health and safety work and contribute to a safe and healthy working environment.
Our OHS course covers all relevant topics:
- The formal legal basis for occupational health and safety
- Roles and responsibilities within the OHS organization (AMO)
- Key concepts within occupational health and safety law
- Rights, duties, and responsibilities of employees and employers
- Preventive occupational health and safety work
- Workplace injuries, work-related illnesses, and near misses
- Psychological work environment
Occupational Health and Safety Representative (AMR)
The occupational health and safety representative (AMR) plays a key role in the Occupational Health and Safety Organization (AMO). Acting as a link between employees and management in occupational health and safety matters.
Key responsibilities of an AMR can include:
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Representing employees in matters related to occupational health and safety
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Participating in OHS meetings and workplace assesments (APV)
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Identifying risks and recommending preventive measures
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Working closely with supervisors to improve working conditions
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Taking part in inspections by the Danish Working Environment Authority
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Newly elected AMRs are required to complete the mandatory OHS Course.
Occupational Health and Safety Supervisor
The supervisor is also a core member of the AMO, working closely with the health and safety representative, to ensure a safe and health working environment.
The function of supervisor in the AMO must be performed by one or more people who direct the work carried out at the workplace. He or she must also have knowledge of the workplace's core tasks, production and performance.
Just elected as OHS representative (AMR) or supervisor?
- All new occupational health and safety representative or supervisor, you must undergo occupational health and safety training. This is a requirement from the Danish Working Environment Authority.
- Apropos Kommunikation is certified by the Danish Working Environment Authority to train members of the Occupational Health and Safety Organization.
- Start your mandatory OHS training online today and ensure compliance with Danish law.
Frequently Asked Questions about OHS Training and AMO in Denmark
We have gathered important knowledge about occupational health and safety work. Click on the sections below and learn more about the topic.
If you’ve been newly elected as a health and safety representative (AMR) or appointed as a supervisor, you are required by the Danish Working Environment Authority to complete a mandatory OHS training course.
This OHS course gives you:
- The necessary skills to fulfil your role in the Occupational Health and Safety Organization (AMO)
- A solid understanding of your legal responsibilities
- Tools to identify and prevent workplace risks, injuries, and stress-related issues
The mandatory occupational health and safety training is a mandatory education for occupational health representatives and supervisors who are members of the Working Environment Organization.
The supplementary occupational health and safety training is for those of you who are already members of the Danish Occupational Health and Safety Organization (AMO) and has undergone the mandatory OHS course.
As a member of your company's occupational health and safety organization, you are entitled to two days of supplementary occupational health and safety training in the first year, and 1.5 days in the second year. There should therefore be a focus on strengthening the occupational health and safety organization's competencies so that both the supervisor and the representative can carry out their tasks and duties in occupational health and safety work and be updated on the regulations. Information and registration for the supplementary occupational health and safety training here.
In companies with 35 or more employees, the OHS structure consists of two levels:
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Health and Safety Committee (AMU) – Strategic oversight
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Health and Safety Groups – Daily, practical tasks
Health and Safety Committee:
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Consists of supervisors and AMRs
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Handles broader health and safety decisions
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Ensures coordination across departments
Health and Safety Group:
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Typically consists of 1 AMR and 1 supervisor
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Handles day-to-day OHS tasks such as APV, risk assessments, and internal safety communication
Companies with 10–34 employees are only required to have a health and safety group.
As an Occupational Health and Satefy representative (AMR), your job is to represent your colleagues in health and safety matters and ensure their concerns are heard by management.
Key responsibilities of an AMR include:
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Providing guidance on safety procedures
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Identifying workplace risks and report them
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Participating in OHS meetings and workplace assessments (APV)
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Supporting a safe and healthy working environment
Your role depends on your company’s industry, size, and risk profile. For futher guidance visit the Danish Working Environment Authority's website.
Our experienced occupational health and safety team
Our skilled team of occupational health and safety professionals brings over 20 years of expertise in delivering effective and sustainable OHS training solutions.
All our trainers in the mandatory occupational health and safety training are approved by the Danish Working Environment Authority and accredited by the Danish Accreditation Institution, ensuring high-quality, statutory occupational health and safety training..
We believe that the best way to help our clients is by understanding their unique needs and challenges. That is why we always start by listening to and learning about your company, your goals, and your wishes.
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