Visualisering av säkerhetsinformation på AB Wahlquists Verkstäder

Sammanfattning: Workplace accidents in Sweden have in recent years increased. Companies are at the same time putting a greater emphasis on preventing accidents and inform about safety and risks. Therefore there is a need to know how to visualize this safety information. This study is based on a part of a project proposed by the industrial company AB Wahlquists Verkstäder, in which they want to visualize their safety information for new employees and existing staff, and also for temporary contractors and apprentices. The purpose of this study is to see what is required of the visualization of safety information and what guidelines that should be followed. The focus is divided into two areas. One area concerns the safety information focusing on warning signs and safety symbols. The other area concerns what requirements and guidelines that applies specific to the visualization of safety information in an industrial environment. The study includes literature studies, and a case study focusing on the company AB Wahlquists Verkstäder. Interviews and testing of developed prototypes were conducted with staff at the company. The analysis shows that there are several factors that should be considered when visualizing safety information. It is important that the information is clear. This clarity can be achieved in various ways, for example by the use of bright colors, signal words or lighting. These guidelines also apply for visualization specifically for the industrial environment at AB Wahlquists Verkstäder. However, additional emphasis should be given to delaying habituation. Materials should also be carefully considered. New thinking and fresh ideas is something that is appreciated by the staff and that should be included in the visualization. It is questionable whether additional companies should have been included in the case study to enhance the generalization of the study. It can also be discussed if the interviews and prototype testing should have included a higher number of subjects. It can also be discussed if the testing should have been conducted in the actual work environment, instead of in a secluded office.