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Northvolt employees not in risk zone during gas leak
Concern spread among the staff at battery giant Northvolt after they were urged to continue working despite high levels of the hazardous gas ammonia being measured in the company's premises. Northvolt emphasizes, however, that they have followed the guidelines of the Work Environment Authority.
After the Fatal Accident: "Staff in Psychological Shock"
Parks and Resorts, which operates Skara Sommarland, has reported the incident where a 10-year-old boy lost his life as a serious incident to the Work Environment Authority. At the same time, the criminal investigation into the accident continues.
Reported to the police after explosion at sugar refinery
The Work Environment Authority reports Nordic Sugar to the police after the explosion at the sugar refinery in Örtofta last year, reports [SVT Skåne](https://www. svt.
Thornberg will not be prosecuted following Löfving's death
The investigation into manslaughter following the death of police chief Mats Löfving, where former national police chief Anders Thornberg was suspected, is being dropped. It naturally feels good that a decision has been made, says Thornberg to P4 Halland.
LKAB Faces Harsh Criticism after Fatal Accident in Mine
The Work Environment Authority criticizes LKAB after a fatal accident in the Kiruna mine in May, when a man died after being crushed by a hatch and then falling from a scaffolding. The criticism concerns deficiencies in seven different areas.
Caregiver Stabbed in the Neck by Patient
A nurse was stabbed in the neck by a patient at the forensic psychiatric regional clinic in Växjö on Friday, according to Region Kronoberg. According to the region, the patient got hold of a plastic utensil, broke it, and used it to stab the caregiver.
Measures against Batra's authority rejected
Anna Kinberg Batra, Governor of Stockholm, promised to investigate the work environment at the County Administrative Board in Stockholm. When nothing happened, the Chief Safety Representative filed a complaint with the Work Environment Authority – which now announces that they will not take it further.
This is why the construction elevator crashed in Sundbyberg
Deficient controls were behind the fatal construction elevator accident in Sundbyberg last year, according to the accident investigation commission's final report. The investigation shows that similar deficiencies may exist at other workplaces.
At least 26 serious accidents at Northvolt
At least 26 serious accidents have occurred at Northvolt's facilities since 2019, reports Dagens Nyheter. A fatal accident in November last year is being investigated by prosecutors.
Toyota halts work at Northvolt following fatalities
Toyota is temporarily halting work for its service technicians at Northvolt's battery factory in Skellefteå, reports Dagens Arbete. This follows three fatalities among people who have worked at the factory.
Anna Kinberg Batra's Authority to be Inspected
The Work Environment Authority is now to inspect Anna Kinberg Batra's agency, the County Administrative Board in Stockholm, following the alarm about poor working conditions. .
Mass Exodus at Paediatric Surgery Department in Lund
13 out of 20 nurses at the paediatric surgery department at Lund University Hospital have resigned, reports SVT News Skåne. The staff are sounding the alarm about high workload and 24-hour shifts.
63 people died at work in 2023
In total, 63 people died at work in 2023. This is a significant increase compared to the previous year.
The Opera gets million fines: "Established deficiencies"
Industrial engineers fell from a great height and died from their injuries. Now, the Royal Opera will pay a company fine of three million kronor, reports P4 Stockholm.
Promised investigation – union reports Kinberg Batra
Anna Kinberg Batra promised to investigate the work environment at the Stockholm regional council, but nothing has happened so far. Now the head safety representative is turning to the Swedish Work Environment Authority, reports Aftonbladet.
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