APV – What does it stand for?
APV stands for Workplace Assessment (in Danish: ArbejdsPladsVurdering) and is a tool for companies to work with the working environment.
Who needs to have an APV?
All companies with employees must have an APV.
Is the APV a legal requirement?
Yes – the APV is a requirement according to the Danish Working Environment Act.
What is an APV?
It is a written overview of the workplace’s health and safety issues. This does not refer to the legal requirements – these must, of course, be in order. The APV includes all the aspects that employees and employers consider important for a good working environment. Issues that require action should be included in an action plan that states who is responsible and when the action should be carried out.
How do I create an APV?
There is freedom of method when preparing the APV, but the most important thing is to involve the employees and put it in writing. This can be done through meetings, interviews, or questionnaires!
Is there any support material available?
Yes – The Danish Working Environment Authority (Arbejdstilsynet) has produced industry-specific guidelines. The Danish sectoral working environment councils and business organizations have also created guidelines, which we have gathered on one page here.
What if I have questions?
As a member of GE (Greenland Business Association), you are always welcome to write or call the secretariat if you have a question. GE has been conducting introductory courses on APV.
You can contact: Klausen@ga.gl or ga@ga.gl
Greenland Business Association, is in collaboration with the Fisheries Working Environment Council, has developed an online APV system tailored for the fishing industry.
The following vessel types are included: Shrimp trawler Gillnet Pound net Longline Scallop fishing Crab fishing
Additional modules are available for the above vessel types: Factory deck Crab fishing
If there are companies that wish to have the system adapted for seine boats, they can contact klausen@ga.gl
Companies wishing to be registered in the system must fill out the form below.
The system is free for members.
For non-members, there is a DKK 500 registration fee and an annual subscription of DKK 2,500.
Once your vessel is registered and you have received your username and password, you can log into the system HERE
On the Working Environment Authority's website, you can find laws and regulations, technical specifications, the mandatory working environment training, and everything about the authority’s activities.
See HERE
Karsten Lyberth-Klausen is Greenland Business Association's representative in the Working Environment Council. If a member wishes to raise an issue in the council, you can contact Karsten Lyberth-Klausen by email at klausen@ga.gl or by phone at 584101.
See more about the work of the Working Environment Council HERE
