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Safety Issues

Verkís carries out multidisciplinary projects in the field of safety issues, from occupational safety and construction safety to emergency and trauma management.

We all want to get home safely at the end of the working day and ensure as much safety and continuity as possible in the operations of our companies.

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We ensure safety

We want to increase the disaster resilience of the operation, as well as ensure a targeted response and quick recovery, so that unexpected disasters have as little impact on it as possible.

The demands of companies and employees for a safe and healthy working environment are growing, as is the follow-up by the legislature to ensure that the minimum requirements are met. More and more companies are imposing stricter safety requirements than the minimum requirements of the legislation.

During the preparation of projects, construction, and business operations, the risk involved in the activity must be assessed and measures taken to reduce it. It is also necessary to assess the impact that unexpected external events can have on the business and respond to them in an acceptable manner to ensure continuous operations.

Needs analyses and assessments of the state of safety issues in companies and organisations are useful for identifying the issues that need improvement.

Verkís’ experts in safety issues and in various professional fields carry out interdisciplinary projects that relate to both construction and business operations.


Contacts

Dóra Hjálmarsdóttir
HSE representative and consultant / Electrical Engineer M.Sc. / Certified Emergency Manager CEM®
Division: Buildings
dh@verkis.is



Managing Safety Risks

Verkís supports clients in identifying, assessing, and managing safety-related challenges across infrastructure, industrial, and development projects. Our specialists provide risk assessments, safety analyses, and practical solutions that enhance safety performance, support regulatory compliance, and contribute to safe, resilient, and sustainable environments.


We help assess, prevent, and manage wildfire risks through planning, risk analysis, and preparedness measures that protect people, infrastructure, and natural environments.


We support emergency management, business continuity, and disaster resilience planning to help organisations prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptive events.


We provide occupational health and safety training that helps organisations improve workplace safety, compliance, and risk awareness.


We prepare safety and health plans, supported by risk assessments, to help ensure safe working environments and effective risk management.


We support safety during project preparation and construction, helping to identify risks early and ensure safe execution throughout all project phases.


We conduct audits and develop evacuation and escape route plans to enhance safety, preparedness, and emergency response capabilities.


We provide safety management, strategic planning, and safety design services that help organisations reduce risks and create safer environments.



Explore Our Safety Issues Projects

We provide safety consultancy services that help organisations identify risks, strengthen resilience, and create safer environments. Our specialists deliver risk assessments, safety analyses, preparedness planning, and practical solutions that support regulatory compliance, protect people and assets, and improve operational performance.



Varnargarðar eldgos Syðstu Meradalir

Bárðarbunga

Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management: Protection of Critical Infrastructure and Flood Response Planning for a Bárðarbunga Eruption