Mar 25 Health and safety at work 2020

Read the statement on the stakes and results DD has reached in a year that was strongly characterized by corona closures and restrictions.

In addition tothe conventional work environment , DD work environment DD take into account that we work with materials that emit ionizing radiation or are radioactively contaminated.

However, in 2020, a more unexpected obstacle arose that came to dominate work environment. Due to COVID-19, employees ended up being sent home for a total of approximately four months of the year, which meant that the group of craftsmen in particular were unable to perform their daily tasks. The period between the two furloughs was also marked by partially absent colleagues, various restrictions, and changed routines. The 2020 work environment report describes the measures DD to address this extraordinary situation, which has challenged employee well-being.

In relation to radiation and nuclear safety, the conclusion of the Health and Safety Statement is that it has also been satisfactory in 2020. The individual radiation doses to staff have all been below the permitted annual dose limits and the dose bindings set. All releases of radioactive substances into the environment from DD The nuclear installations have been below the reporting and emission limits set by the authorities. There have been no incidents that could otherwise affect the surroundings.

Compared to the conventional work environment , the assessment work environment that the overall result in 2020 is less satisfactory, as the goal of zero workplace accidents was not achieved.
Read the entire 2020 work environment report