Broke the law 143 times during construction of Google's data center in Skien
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The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority has uncovered that the Working Environment Act was breached 143 times during the construction of Google's data center in Skien. The violations concern several of the companies working on the project, and in particular the subcontractor Red Bear Tech.
The Working Environment Act is intended to ensure safe and good working conditions for everyone who works in Norway. The law covers, among other things, working hours, pay, health and safety in the workplace. The Labour Inspection Authority monitors whether employers follow the rules. When the authority finds violations, it can issue orders requiring the companies to correct the conditions.
Many foreign companies are working together on the project in Skien. Large construction projects often have many subcontractors, which can make it difficult to keep track of all the working conditions. The case therefore shows how important oversight is in large construction projects, including when they are linked to major international companies.
It is not yet known what consequences the violations will have for the companies. The case is an example of authorities keeping a close watch on working conditions in large projects in Norway.
Sources: Aftenposten
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