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Safety and Health

At Landsvirkjun, we prioritize the safety of our employees, contractors, and everyone involved in our operations. We strive to create a work environment where risks are effectively managed, ensuring that everyone returns home safely. Safety is the foundation of everything we do.

Key Aspects of Safety

  1. Risk Always Under Control
    We regularly conduct risk assessments and prevention plans to minimize hazards. Safety measures are designed to reduce risks and protect everyone working in or near our facilities.
  2. A Strong Safety Culture
    We emphasize integrating safety into our daily operations. All employees, contractors, and partners share the responsibility of maintaining a safe workplace.
  3. Training and Education
    We ensure that employees and contractors have access to necessary training and education. The goal is to increase awareness and competence, enabling them to work safely and make informed decisions.
  4. Monitoring and Continuous Improvements
    We continuously monitor project implementation and ensure that appropriate safety measures are in place. We seek ways to improve our processes and enhance safety in all projects. We learn from experience and welcome feedback to further improve our operations.
  5. Health and Well-being
    We focus on the health and well-being of our employees. We promote work-life balance, offer health-enhancing initiatives, and support both mental and physical health.

Contact Us

We place great emphasis on safety and health across all our work sites.

If you have any comments, ideas, or questions regarding safety, you can email us at oryggismal@landsvirkjun.is.

A Deep-Rooted Safety Culture

At Landsvirkjun, the safety of employees and contractors takes precedence over financial resources, time, and production. We ensure that risks are always under control and that no work is performed unless the highest safety standards are met.

Landsvirkjun prioritizes an active safety culture across all levels of the company. It is essential that everyone contributes to building and maintaining this culture, including employees, contractors, consultants, designers, and service providers.

We encourage employees to be vigilant about workplace hazards, actively participate in safety initiatives, and report unsafe practices, equipment, or conditions. We stress the importance of proper knowledge, thorough work preparation, and safe execution of tasks.

A Strong Safety Team

Safety Managers

Landsvirkjun has two safety managers: one overseeing operations and the other overseeing construction. They are responsible for overall safety management and policy development.

Safety Officers

Safety officers are present at all Landsvirkjun sites. They ensure that working conditions, hygiene, and safety comply with laws and regulations in collaboration with the safety representatives.

Safety Representatives

Safety representatives operate at all Landsvirkjun sites. They represent employees in safety matters, monitor compliance with safety regulations, oversee training, and ensure that preventive measures and incident reporting are properly followed.

Health and Safety Project Manager

A health and safety project manager operates in the Þjórsá area, working with safety officers and representatives to ensure that working conditions meet legal and regulatory requirements.

Life-Saving Rules

Landsvirkjun has established nine life-saving rules to outline critical protective measures necessary to manage risks and prevent accidents.

These rules must always be followed when working on tasks that involve the specific hazards they address.

Safety Handbook

Our Safety Handbook supports a secure and healthy work environment at all sites. It compiles safety regulations and work procedures that all employees, contractors, and partners must follow.

Key Objectives of the Handbook:

  • Ensure a safe and healthy workplace.
  • Minimize risks and prevent accidents.
  • Align with international standards and applicable legislation.
  • Strengthen safety culture and collaboration among all who work with Landsvirkjun.
Read the Safety Handbook (in Icelandic)

Health and Safety Policy

The purpose of Landsvirkjun’s health and safety policy is to create a workplace where the safety and health of employees are the top priority. Our goal is to maintain a secure and healthy work environment that promotes well-being and a positive workplace culture.

Landsvirkjun adheres to all relevant regulations and commitments and continuously seeks improvements.

Read the Health and Safety Policy