Workers in the Cold
About this Course
Exposure to cold environments poses unique challenges to workers’ health, impacting their safety, performance, and overall well-being. This course explores the critical aspects of working in cold conditions, for both indoor and outdoor workers. With a practical approach, the course integrates current knowledge and insights while considering future perspectives.
With expanding opportunities in ice-free shipping, offshore industries, and military operations, ensuring effective cold work safety is more important than ever. Certain worker groups, such as immigrants from warmer climates and individuals with chronic conditions, face heightened risks, underscoring the need for employer awareness and tailored protective measures.
Participants will gain valuable insights into workplace hazards, prevention strategies, and advancements in protective clothing and equipment—ensuring a safer and more informed workforce in cold environments.
Course Objectives
This course enhances participants’ understanding of the challenges associated with working in cold conditions. It provides insight into physiological mechanisms, clinical aspects, and treatment options. Additionally, it highlights recent advancements in protective clothing and equipment designed to mitigate the risks of operating in cold environments.
Target Groups
- Safety and health personnel working in cold environments (outdoor workers, cold storage facilities, food industry, etc.)
- Occupational health service professionals
- Researchers
Main topics
- Physiology related to cold exposure and cold work
- Cold exposure scenarios across different industries, including vulnerable groups
- Cold as a co-exposure factor alongside other workplace risks
- Preventive measures, including protective clothing
- Latest research findings
- Regulations regarding cold work
Course Summary |
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| 24th – 26th of March 2026 | |
| Onsite course | |
| Radisson Blu Hotel, Tromsø, Norway | |
| Deadline 20th of February 2026 | |
| EUR 760 – 950 (depending on the choice of day package) | |
| Register now |
Price information
The price of the course consists of the course fee of EUR 500
and the day package of choice.
Day package I
This package includes:
- conference facilities and technical equipment
- course material
- coffees, lunches
- dinners and the social program on Wednesday (the social program will be announced later)
We strongly encourage you to take part in the social program, as this is a vital part of the NIVA course experience. We believe in the power of networking and strive to create an inspiring possibility for that through the social program.
The total price of the course is EUR 950 (course fee EUR 500 + day package fee EUR 450).
Day package II
This package includes:
- conference facilities and technical equipment
- course material
- coffees, lunches
Kindly note that the day package II does not include dinners nor the social program.
The total price of the course is EUR (course fee EUR 500 + day package fee 260 EUR).
Accommodation
23rd–26th March 2026 at the Radisson Blu Hotel Tromso, Norway.
NIVA has made a block reservation for accommodation from 23rd to 26th March 2026 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Tromsø, Norway.
To book from the block, kindly make the reservation through this link (available until 23.2.2026). Kindly note that reservations must be made online via the link below and guaranteed with a credit card. Cancellations are free up to 7 days before arrival; after that, the full amount will be charged. Invoices cannot be issued for these bookings.
The room price for a single standard room is NOK 2430 ( approximately 205€/night) including breakfast.
The block reservation will be available until 23d of February 2026.
General course fee and cancellation information
The courses and workshops vary in price. Please note that the course fee does not cover meals or accommodation. The course fee and day-package fee are invoiced after the registration deadline.
Travel arrangements
Please refrain from booking any travel tickets until we have confirmed the course. The confirmation, which will be sent at the latest after the registration deadline, will include detailed information on the payment of the course fee and day-packages, as well as information on practical arrangements. Please note that you are not insured by NIVA.
Accessibility and Inclusion
Our venues for organising courses have carefully considered accessibility to ensure they cater to the needs of all participants. For detailed information about the hotel’s accessibility features, please click here.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations received by the 20th of February 2026: full refund
Cancellations received on or after the 21st of February 2026: no refund
The total price of the course will be invoiced after the registration deadline.
The price is subject to minor changes.
Contact persons
Course leader
Anje Höper, Researcher at UiT The Arctic University of Norway
email: anje.hoeper@uit.no
In practical matter, please contact:
Nathalie Räihä, Project Manager at NIVA
email: nathalie.raiha@niva.org
Course Summary |
|
| 24th – 26th of March 2026 | |
| Onsite course | |
| Radisson Blu Hotel, Tromsø, Norway | |
| Deadline 20th of February 2026 | |
| EUR 760 – 950 (depending on the choice of day package) | |
| Register now |
