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Research
Research
The research area is human and organizational factors in relation to risk and safety management. The general research focus is on identifying and managing risk and safety problems both in work environments and in complex safety-critical systems. The interaction man, technology, organization (MTO, Human Factors, Ergonomics) is central, as well as that the research should contribute to measures for increased safety and sustainability.
The research is often multidisciplinary and is carried out in close collaboration with various industrial sectors, healthcare, and authorities. The research can touch on areas such as proactive health and safety management, creating safe working conditions and design of workplaces, but also touch on areas such as safety culture in organizations, learning for safety, and proactive emergency preparedness.
Subject classification (UKÄ)
- Production Engineering, Human Work Science and Ergonomics
Free keywords
- human factors
- risk management
- safety management
- safety culture
- work environment
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Collaborations the last five years
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Metal and dust exposure in workers from the metal recycling industry in Sweden: cross-sectional GreenMetalWaste study
Stajnko, A., Levi, M., Engfeldt, M., Linder, R., Leeman, M., Åkerberg Krook, E., Assarsson, E., Enquist, H., Dahlqvist, C., Ek, Å., Lovén, K., Bodin, T., Snigireva, A., Grahn, K., Kippler, M., Rydenstrand, G., Amir Taher, E., Runström Eden, G., Björ, B. & Bertilsson, H. & 6 others, , 2026 Jan, In: International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health. 271, 114694.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Emergency preparedness for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs): the case of Sweden
Thelander, Å., Ek, Å., Rääf, C., Eriksson Stenström, K. & Rahm, H., 2025 Sept 30.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Aspects affecting the health and safety management and the implementation of measures to reduce vibration exposure in industry
Fisk, K. & Ek, Å., 2025, In: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics. 31, 4, p. 984-992 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Safety education at research facilities with radiation sources and short-term facility users: current design and practice and possibilities for improvement
Ek, Å., Eriksson, K. & Borell, J., 2024 Jun 6, In: Heliyon. 10, 12, 13 p., e32675.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Swedish crisis preparedness planners' understanding and sense-making of preparedness work in a public organisation: Implications for future development
Leth, E., Borell, J. & Ek, Å., 2024 Jun, In: Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management. 32, 2, e12570.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
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Radiation Safety and Society: Building Sweden’s Interdisciplinary Capacity for Nuclear Futures
Eriksson Stenström, K. (PI), Nilsson, C. (Researcher), Rääf, C. (Researcher), Ek, Å. (Researcher), Thelander, Å. (Researcher) & Rahm, H. (Researcher)
2026/01/01 → 2031/12/31
Project: Research
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Säkerhetsledarskap som möter framtida krav på produktion och resiliens inom kärnkraft
Ek, Å. (PI), Rydenfält, C. (Assistant supervisor) & Herrera, M. (Research student)
Swedish Radiation Safety Authority
2024/10/01 → 2028/12/31
Project: Research
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InterCambio: HORIZON‐HLTH Interventions to promote mental and physical health in work environments that are changing due to climate change, sustainable work practices, and in green jobs
Ek, Å. (Researcher) & Broberg, K. (PI)
European Commission - Horizon Europe
2024/02/01 → 2029/02/01
Project: Commissioned research
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ESMOR: ESMOR:Emergency preparedness for Small MOdular nuclear Reactors (SMRs)
Rääf, C. (Researcher), Thelander, Å. (Researcher), Ek, Å. (Researcher), Rahm, H. (Researcher) & Eriksson Stenström, K. (Researcher)
2024/01/01 → 2027/06/30
Project: Research
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GreenMetalWaste: Sustainable work environment for recycling with a focus on metals
Ek, Å. (CoPI) & Broberg, K. (PI)
Swedish Council for Working Life and Social Research (Forte)
2021/11/01 → 2026/12/31
Project: Research
Activities
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Health and Safety Management of Hand-Arm Vibration - Preconditions and outcomes
Ek, Å. (First/primary/lead supervisor)
2023 Jun 15Activity: Examination and supervision › Supervision of licentiate students
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Health and Safety Management of Hand-Arm Vibration - Preconditions and outcomes
Ek, Å. (First/primary/lead supervisor), Riddar, J. (Second supervisor) & Liljelind, I. (Joint second supervisor)
2023 Jun 15Activity: Examination and supervision › Supervision of licentiate students
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Participation in BY3.01-16 Support and Assistance to strengthen the capabilities of the Belarusian Nuclear Regulatory Authority. INSC/2016/377-441, Subtask A.1.3 Strengthening safety culture, A-A.1.3-3 Technical visit No. 2 on safety culture self-assessment.
Ek, Å. (Advisor)
2022 Feb 22 → 2022 Feb 25Activity: Consultancy, expert advice and memberships › Expert assignment
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Stöd till forskartjänst inom samspelet människa, teknik och organisation (MTO) med inriktning mot strålsäkerhet
Ek, Å. (Role not specified)
2022 → 2025Activity: Consultancy, expert advice and memberships › Work for advisory/policy/evaluation group or panel (public/government/UN/EU etc)
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Evaluation of the scientific output of the Finnish nuclear safety research programme “SAFER”
Ek, Å. (Reviewer)
2021 Nov → 2022 MarActivity: Consultancy, expert advice and memberships › Member of board/committee/council etc