Norwegian authorities have issued a scathing report against Gemt AS following the murder of an employee at their facility in Oslo. The company faces five mandatory orders to improve safety protocols.
Tamima Nibras Juhar, 34, was killed while working alone at a residential training facility operated by the private child welfare company. The incident occurred at the Kampen location in Oslo during late August.
Rosmari Johnsen, section leader at the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority, stated the company failed to implement adequate safety measures. "The most serious issue is that sufficient routines were not established to prevent injuries from violent incidents or threat situations," she said in the inspection report.
Child welfare employees frequently face violence and threats in their work. The inspection on September 3 revealed Gemt AS failed in its systematic health, safety, and environment work to protect staff.
When asked if the murder could have been prevented with proper safety measures, Johnsen responded, "The regulations are quite clear. Our inspection shows the employer did not implement measures they should have taken to prevent violent incidents."
The company received five specific orders requiring immediate action. These include creating proper organizational overviews, improving risk assessments for violence and threats, providing necessary training, ensuring information sharing, and establishing clear procedures.
Gemt AS must respond to the orders by November 24. The company has engaged lawyer Mikkel Toft Gimse, who confirmed they have comments on the draft report but will submit them directly to authorities rather than discussing them publicly.
Oslo police have also opened a case to investigate potential violations of Norway's Working Environment Act. The company currently holds suspect status in the criminal investigation.
Johnsen described the case as a wake-up call for all organizations where employees face violence risks. She urged employers to assess their risk profiles and implement preventive measures.
The tragic death prompted memorial events across Oslo, including a rose procession attended by nearly 30,000 people. Tamima was studying at MF Norwegian School of Theology when she was killed.
This case highlights the critical need for proper safety protocols in high-risk social service work, particularly when employees work alone with potentially dangerous clients.