Tidskyddsåtgärd

Tidskyddsåtgärd is a term used in Swedish risk management and safety planning to describe a protective action that is implemented for a limited period to reduce risk or harm. The measure is temporary and time-bound, with the aim of lowering exposure or vulnerability while a more permanent solution is prepared or a dangerous situation is resolved.

The concept is applicable across sectors, including occupational safety, public health, environmental protection, disaster preparedness, and security. A tidskyddsåtgärd may involve physical protections, procedural controls, communication and information measures, or access restrictions. The common element is that the action is intended to provide protection within a defined time window and is subject to review and potential adjustment.

Implementation typically follows a structured process: a risk assessment identifies the need for temporary protection, a responsible authority or organization approves and specifies the duration and scope, stakeholders are informed, and the measure is monitored against predefined criteria. Upon reaching the end of the defined period, the measure is evaluated for continuation, modification, or termination, and documentation is kept for accountability and learning.

Examples include restricting access to a hazardous area during maintenance or a storm, limiting data processing or transmission to a shorter time frame during a cybersecurity incident, or implementing temporary traffic diversions during roadworks. While inherently temporary, tidskyddsåtgärder form part of broader safety, health, and risk management frameworks and are used to bridge gaps until longer-term controls are in place. See also risk mitigation, protective actions, and emergency management.