Doors injure employees in new Norwegian government quarter; safety authority alerted

A concerning pattern of injuries involving doors has emerged in Norway's new government quarter, affecting several employees. The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority has been alerted to incidents of "pinched fingers in doorways," highlighting a potential safety hazard within the recently occupied buildings.

The new government quarter, which houses six ministries and cost over 50 billion kroner, was occupied by bureaucrats in April. However, the transition has been marred by these door-related accidents. Details about the specific nature and severity of the injuries have not been fully disclosed.

When approached by Aftenposten, the Departmental Security and Service Organization (DSS), responsible for the building's operations, refused to provide a demonstration of how the injuries occur. This lack of transparency raises questions about the organization's commitment to addressing the safety concerns promptly and effectively.

The warning on the doors themselves advises: "Do not place hands or fingers between the door leaf and the frame." This explicit caution suggests the issue is recognized, yet the refusal to demonstrate the mechanism of injury implies a reluctance to fully engage with the problem or perhaps an acknowledgment of a design flaw.

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Do not place hands or fingers between the door leaf and the frame.