The WPA concept at AAU

In November 2022, the Main Health and Safety Committee (HAMiU) decided to change the WPA concept so that the periodic WPA process will now occur every two years, rather than annually. This introduces a two-year cycle, where a simultaneous WPA process is conducted across all AAU departments every spring in even-numbered years. The spring process culminates in the creation of action plans, which the units implement and follow up on until the start of the next two-year cycle.

Departments can also choose to conduct additional, possibly more focused, WPA processes as needed during this period. This may be triggered by factors such as relocations, organizational changes, the implementation of new work methods, or other significant changes expected to impact the working environment.

Although the WPA concept is now based on a two-year cycle instead of a one-year cycle, the core concept remains unchanged. It still consists of periodic working environment activities - activities governed by specific deadlines- and situational working environment activities, which are conducted based on local needs within each department.

Annual Health and Safety Discussion

All departments must hold an annual discussion on cooperation regarding the working environment. The discussion should address the working environment and working environment efforts as a whole - not just the workplace assessment (WPA).

Workplace Environment Activities Throughout the Year

In the annual cycle, you can read more about the typical activities within the WPA concept - and the content of the health and safety discussion - in the chart below. Click on the blocks in the wheel for further explanations - start with the planning phase and continue clockwise.