skadesituationer

Skadesituationer are standardized descriptions of damage incidents or plausible incidents used in risk management, safety planning and training to study potential consequences and guide responses. They translate the Swedish term skadesituationer to “damage situations.”

They are used in various sectors: workplaces, public safety, healthcare facilities, construction, transport, and insurance. They help organizations prepare, decide on preventive measures, and rehearse procedures.

A typical skadesituation includes a narrative of the scenario, context (location, time), triggering event, possible damages (injuries, property loss, environmental impact), affected parties, and the estimated likelihood and severity of outcomes. It also specifies response actions, decision points, and communications with authorities or stakeholders.

Development and use: institutions design scenarios based on hazard identification and risk analysis, draw on past incidents, drills, and regulatory requirements. Scenarios are evaluated with risk matrices, assigned responsibilities, and integrated into training, emergency plans, and insurance processes. They are periodically reviewed and updated.

Benefits and limitations: the main benefits are improved preparedness, faster decision-making, clearer resource needs, and better documentation for claims and audits. Limitations include the need for realism, potential bias in scenario selection, and the requirement to update scenarios as conditions change.

Relationship to related concepts: skadesituationer complement risk assessments, incident reports, and business continuity planning. They support learning from incidents and the ongoing improvement of safety and resilience.