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Statens haverikommissions brandutredningar och deras genomslagskraft

Ryding, Tilde LU and Stenberg, Emelie LU (2026) In LUTVDG/TVBB VBRM10 20252
Division of Fire Safety Engineering
Abstract
This master’s thesis explores the impact from the fire investigations by the Swedish Accident
Investigation Authority (SHK) on fire safety in Sweden. Through a mapping survey and a qualitative
interview study, it is found that it is often difficult to identify clear connections between the
investigations’ safety recommendations and real improvements to fire safety, due to long time spans
and multiple organisations involved. However, some recommendations have led to tangible change,
while others were dismissed at an early stage. Furthermore, SHK is generally perceived as an
influential authority by the interviewees, but there is also a disconnect in the communication between
SHK and the field where interviewees indicate that relevant... (More)
This master’s thesis explores the impact from the fire investigations by the Swedish Accident
Investigation Authority (SHK) on fire safety in Sweden. Through a mapping survey and a qualitative
interview study, it is found that it is often difficult to identify clear connections between the
investigations’ safety recommendations and real improvements to fire safety, due to long time spans
and multiple organisations involved. However, some recommendations have led to tangible change,
while others were dismissed at an early stage. Furthermore, SHK is generally perceived as an
influential authority by the interviewees, but there is also a disconnect in the communication between
SHK and the field where interviewees indicate that relevant and useful information is lost on the way
between investigation and implementation of action. (Less)
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author
Ryding, Tilde LU and Stenberg, Emelie LU
supervisor
organization
alternative title
En undersökning om huruvida utredningarna leder till förändring
course
VBRM10 20252
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Statens haverikommission, olycksutredning, brandutredning, byggnadsbränder, säkerhetsrekommendationer, brandsäkerhet i Sverige, implementering, lärande från olyckor, Myndigheten för samhällsskydd och beredskap, Myndigheten för civilt försvar, Statens räddningsverk, Boverket, räddningstjänst Swedish Accident Investigation Authority, accident investigation, fire investigation, building fires, safety recommendation, fire safety in Sweden, implementation, learning from accidents, Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency, Swedish Civil Defence and Resilience Agency, Swedish Rescue Services Agency, National Board of Housing, Building and Planning, emergency services
publication/series
LUTVDG/TVBB
report number
5752
other publication id
LUTVDG/TVBB--5752--SE
language
Swedish
id
9223394
date added to LUP
2026-03-02 08:10:50
date last changed
2026-03-02 08:10:50
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  abstract     = {{This master’s thesis explores the impact from the fire investigations by the Swedish Accident
Investigation Authority (SHK) on fire safety in Sweden. Through a mapping survey and a qualitative
interview study, it is found that it is often difficult to identify clear connections between the
investigations’ safety recommendations and real improvements to fire safety, due to long time spans
and multiple organisations involved. However, some recommendations have led to tangible change,
while others were dismissed at an early stage. Furthermore, SHK is generally perceived as an
influential authority by the interviewees, but there is also a disconnect in the communication between
SHK and the field where interviewees indicate that relevant and useful information is lost on the way
between investigation and implementation of action.}},
  author       = {{Ryding, Tilde and Stenberg, Emelie}},
  language     = {{swe}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  series       = {{LUTVDG/TVBB}},
  title        = {{Statens haverikommissions brandutredningar och deras genomslagskraft}},
  year         = {{2026}},
}