Risk observation and incident
Risks (risk observation) and incidents (almost accident) should be reported on this site. By reporting you can be a part of improving our work environment at the School of Science and Technology, NT. Your contribution is handled by the management of the School.
In case of emergeny, call 112! For urgent situations or errors during office hours, call 019-30 30 00 (switchboard). For situations outside office hours, call 019-32 43 25 (Securitas).
For questions about reporting risk observations and incidents, contact Daniel Duberg, Safety Representative, NT or Cecilia Lagerström, Laboratory Health and Safety Officer.
Risk observation – Aha!
A risk observation means a risk has been observed in the work environment that could cause incidents or accidents if nothing is done. An example could be a blocked emergency exit or protection missing on a machine.
Incident- Oops!
An incident is an undesirable occurrence or circumstance that could have led to an accident. Perhaps, a mere chance that it was a near-accident in which no one was injured. For example, something heavy fell off a shelf but did not hit anyone. In this case, an ”oops” instead of an ”ouch”.
Accident- Ouch!
An accident is an undesirable sudden occurrence leading to physical or mental injury. Injuries can be slight or as severe as a fatal accident. In the case of an accident the employer should be notified. The employee or employer submits an occupational injury report on the website ”Anmäl arbetsskada” (Swedish only). A copy of the occupational injury report is to be sent to HR.