The Accident Investigation Board in Norway has raised concerns regarding inadequate risk assessments related to an incident at the Surnadal Ski Center, where a six-year-old child became stuck in a ski lift in March of last year. Following the accident, the child was placed in a medically induced coma for three days but was later released from the hospital without significant injuries. This report indicates that crucial safety measures were either overlooked or poorly designed at the facility.

The report noted that the vest the child was wearing was too large. Furthermore, it highlighted that neither the Norwegian Ski Federation, Telenor, nor the local ski group had adequately assessed the design of the vest in relation to its use by children. This oversight raises serious questions about the responsibilities of these organizations to ensure the safety of young skiers and the potential implications for operational standards within skiing facilities in Norway.

Although the ski center had established a safety management system, the investigation points to a lack of systematic approaches to safety work. This critique emphasizes the urgent need for enhanced safety protocols and thorough risk assessments to prevent similar accidents in the future, fostering a safer environment for visitors at ski resorts across the country.