the Inspection system, which includes both private and local authority employers have not taken place in a total of more than 1,000 local units in the period 2017-2019. The high workload and sickness absence, as well as the lack of procedures for threats of violence, and the risk assessment is mentioned as a common element in the daily life, according to the Swedish work environment authority.
“ We don’t know that there is a problem of work-related injuries and absence due to illness in the elderly. It is a serious matter, and you will have to work very, very much more pro-active in order to ensure that the working environment is very good. It’s going to be absolutely essential in order to cope with the challenges which lie ahead, “ says Britt-Marie Henriksson, the project manager for inspection.
the Swedish work environment authority, employers do not regularly examine, riskbedömer and deal with hazards in the work.
„That could, in turn, can lead to a situation with high work load, harassment and work-related injuries,“ says Britt-Marie Henriksson.
Britt-Marie Henriksson, the project manager for inspection. Photo: Press Image.
a large number of employees in long-term care has indicated that they do not have the ability to influence their own work situation. That is why, Britt-Marie Henriksson, the importance of clear procedures for how employees are to report any problems you encounter in your work.
“ It’s very important that it becomes clear why, for example, you don’t have time to do a task. The research shows that the omvårdnadsarbetare find it difficult to see the risks in their work, and the staff will receive support and assistance as a priority.
it has been visited by the inspectors during the reporting period. The Swedish work environment authority has not compared the working conditions between the private and municipal operators.
“ we haven’t done it, but we have found weaknesses in both and, in the absence of that, there would be no noticeable difference between the two.
In the morning, on Tuesday handed over The results and experiences gained from the inspection of the social partners to work with.
“ it is Now up to all concerned to jointly committed to continue working with this know-how.
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