The Royal Swedish Opera, Sweden’s prestigious stage for opera and ballet, boasts a rich history dating back to its founding by Gustav III in 1773. The original opera house opened its doors in 1782, and it was here that the king himself was tragically shot during a masquerade ball a decade later. In the late 1800s, the iconic neoclassical-style opera house we know today was erected under Oscar II’s auspices and opened in 1898.
This venerable institution employs approximately 700 individuals hailing from over 20 different countries, delivering a multitude of performances, concerts, and enriching activities for both children and young adults.
Why Cosafe?
The Royal Swedish Opera holds workplace safety and security in the highest regard. In 2019, Fredrik Kempendahl, serving as the Security Chief, was tasked with the digital transformation of Opera’s proactive, systematic work environment initiatives. His mission was to modernize the crisis management process with new tools, replacing the existing system.
During the procurement process, the Royal Swedish Opera sought a solution that embodied simplicity, straightforward implementation, and cost-effectiveness without needing expensive hardware.
Cosafe offered an ideal solution as its functionality and cost structure are highly adaptable to cater to diverse organizations in varying stages. The Royal Swedish Opera chose a phased implementation of Cosafe, initially for approximately 50 users, aiming to have all employees seamlessly integrate Cosafe into their daily routines.
Fredrik Kempendahl elaborates, “Our challenge was to find a versatile system that could address both crisis management and preventive measures. Moreover, it had to be user-friendly and flexible to ensure accessibility for all employees. Cosafe’s flexibility allows us to customize it according to our specific requirements. For example, we can create checklists and promptly initiate floor checks when necessary. With Cosafe embedded across the organization, two-way communication is facilitated, a vital aspect of our security efforts.”
Today, Cosafe is an integral part of daily operations, irrespective of audience presence. It aids in:
- Systematic fire protection: Conducting daily rounds to maintain up-to-date and relevant fire protection protocols.
- Audience safety: Ensuring the safety of the audience before each performance, meticulously documenting area checks and designating responsible individuals for evacuation, facilitated by interactive checklists distributed by floor.
- Incident reporting: Streamlining incident reporting through easy photo capture and message transmission, with management seamlessly tracking and managing incidents within the app.
- Alarm management: Effortlessly sending and receiving various alarms, which are automatically routed to the appropriate recipients, such as stage guards with medical training or public attendants with L-ABC/HLR training.
- Real-time event overview: Documenting the current situation for a comprehensive real-time overview of event progression.
Results
In conclusion, the implementation of Cosafe has yielded remarkable results, as confirmed by Fredrik Kempendahl:
- A heightened sense of security and safety among employees.
- Enhanced event security, ensuring timely and accurate information dissemination.
- Substantial time savings, with a minimum of one hour per day saved through reduced administrative workload.
- An intuitive system that caters to all employees, regardless of their tenure, role, or technical proficiency. Employees can conveniently utilize their mobile phones, fostering a sense of security even during leisure time, without the need for additional equipment. Reporting has become a straightforward and enjoyable process.
If you share an interest in enhancing the safety and security of your workforce, book a demo with us today, and we will provide comprehensive details about the Cosafe alarm app!
