risikomelding

Risikomelding is a formal communication used in risk management to inform stakeholders about risks that have been identified and may require action. It is typically issued when a new risk emerges, when the assessment of an existing risk changes, or when an incident, audit finding, or external event alters the risk landscape. The purpose is to raise awareness promptly, enable timely decision-making, and trigger appropriate mitigation or monitoring actions.

A risikomelding usually includes: a concise description of the risk and its underlying causes; the affected assets, processes, or stakeholders; the potential consequences and their severity; the assessed likelihood and risk rating; recommended or required mitigations; the owner or responsible party; target dates for actions; and the status and monitoring indicators. It may also reference related risks in the risk register and link to supporting documentation.

Distribution is typically restricted to relevant governance bodies, line managers, safety or compliance functions, and regulators or clients where required. The process often involves escalation if the risk exceeds predefined thresholds, followed by follow-up reporting to verify closure of actions.

Risikomelding is common in sectors with significant safety, environmental, or financial risk, such as construction, energy, aviation, healthcare, and finance. It aligns with international risk management standards (for example ISO 31000) and integrates with incident reporting systems, change management, and the ongoing updating of risk registers.

A typical example is a risikomelding about supplier insolvency that could disrupt critical materials, accompanied by contingency plans and assignment of corrective actions. Terminology may vary by organization, with similar concepts labeled as risk alerts or risk notices.