UNIS Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)

Information Lessons

UNIS emphasizes strongly HSE matters. Whether you are an incoming student or researcher planning to come to Svalbard, you can find useful information about HSE matters on this page.

Below you will find different Pdf presentations highlighting the challenges you will meet in the Svalbard environment. Please have a look at them to prepare yourself for your Svalbard stay.

Note that these presentations just give a general overview of risk factors you will encounter in Svalbard. Incoming students and UNIS staff will get thorough safety training when they arrive. (See instructors' program below).