A young woman was killed while working alone at a residential care facility in Oslo. Tamima Nibras Juhar died during an overnight shift at a supervised housing unit in the Kampen district.
The incident occurred in late August. Norway's Labour Inspection Authority has since conducted an investigation into her employer, Gemt AS.
Djordje Wilms, an 18-year-old resident at the facility, was arrested shortly after the attack. He faces terrorism-related murder charges.
His defense attorney stated earlier this year that Wilms provided a detailed explanation of events. The attorney noted agreement exists about what happened and partially why it occurred. However, Wilms maintains he is not guilty under criminal law definitions.
Police are investigating both Wilms and Gemt AS in connection with the killing. Both the company and Norway's Police Security Service had received prior warnings about Wilms before the fatal incident.
The preliminary inspection report reveals serious concerns about Gemt AS's systematic health, safety, and environment practices. Inspectors found the company failed to protect employee safety through proper risk assessments.
Gemt AS primarily provides child welfare services in Oslo and Viken regions. The criticism specifically targets inadequate violence risk evaluations and insufficient safety protocols for solo work.
The employer must respond to these findings by late November. Requirements include demonstrating clear organizational structure and responsibility distribution for safety work.
Legal representation for Gemt AS acknowledged several objections to the draft report. The company plans to submit these directly to inspectors rather than commenting publicly.
Union leader Marianne Solberg hopes the case raises awareness across the sector. She expressed relief about the inspection's clear findings, noting they mirror long-standing union concerns.
Many workers report their safety concerns get dismissed with responses suggesting they should simply endure risks, Solberg explained. She described this attitude as outdated and dangerous. Employers should actively prevent risks rather than expect staff tolerance, she emphasized.
The case highlights ongoing challenges in Norway's welfare sector regarding worker protection. It raises questions about whether safety protocols have kept pace with the complex needs of clients in supervised housing arrangements.