Task allocation

The employer must allocate operational tasks so that one or more line managers, supervisors or other employees can promote occupational risk prevention and achieve a satisfactory working environment. The employer must ensure that the number of persons assigned to these tasks is sufficient and that they have the necessary mandate and resources. The employer must also ensure that they have adequate knowledge of the following:

• the pertinent work environment rules,
• the physical, psychological, and social conditions linked to risks of ill health and accidents,
• the preventive measures for ill health and accidents, and
• the working conditions beneficial to a good working environment.

The employer must ensure that those receiving the information have sufficient capacity to carry out well-functioning systematic work environment management. The allocation of tasks must be documented in writing. The allocation of tasks at Örebro University is as follows: from heads of department to heads of research;  and from heads of department to heads of division at each school.