The Work Environment Act and Work Environment Ordinance

The main legal documents governing the study/work environment are the Work environment act (Länkar till en externa sida.)(Arbetsmiljölagen)and the Work environment ordinance (arbetsmiljöförordningen). In addition, there are approximately 70 provisions, that are binding rules that apply in general.

KI have internal rules and guidelines that apply to the study/work environment.

To achieve the goals in the legislation it is important to follow the rules regarding cooperation and collaboration. The employer/study organiser must cooperate with employees/students/union representatives/student union representatives.

Some of the most important provisions translated into English

These are some of the Swedish Work Environment Authority’s most important provisions (translated into English) that are relevant for KI .

2015:4 Organisational and social work environment
2011:19 Chemical hazards in the working environment
2011:02 Contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms
2012:02 Ergonomics for the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders
2006:06 Use of lifting devices and lifting accessories
2006:04 Use of work equipment
2001:07 Anaesthetic gases
2001:03 Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
2001:01 Systematic work environment management
1999:07 First aid and crisis support
1993:02 Violence and menaces in the working environment
1990:11 Work with laboratory animals

You find the provisions at the Swedish Work Environment Authority!