Fire safety at KTH
Fire safety is a prioritized issue at KTH to protect both people and operations from fire risks. Through systematic fire safety work, training, and clear procedures, KTH actively works to prevent fires and quickly manage incidents if they occur. On these pages, you will find guidance on KTH's fire protection, from preventive measures to the handling of flammable goods, ensuring a safe and secure working environment.
At KTH, fire risks are a prioritized operational risk, and KTH actively works to prevent and manage fire incidents. The efforts are based on KTH's regulations and systematic fire safety work (SBA) according to the Swedish Act on Protection Against Accidents (LSO) and the handling of flammable goods according to the Swedish Act on Flammable Goods (LBE). Fire safety work is governed by KTH's safety policy and specific procedures.
KTH organizes, trains, controls, and monitors fire safety work within the operations, providing administrative tools and support. On these pages, staff have access to checklists, inventory documents, and reporting forms for fire safety managers and training sessions.
Systematic Fire Safety Work
Systematic fire safety work (SBA) at KTH involves a structured approach to prevent and manage fire risks. It includes regular risk assessments, training, documentation, and follow-up of fire protection measures to ensure that KTH's operations are safe and comply with applicable laws and regulations. The work also covers the handling of flammable goods and the allocation of responsibilities for fire protection within different parts of KTH.