Abstract: Method and system for detecting a near-accident situation in connection with a working area include a control system in which a digital representation of a working area is storable, at least part of the working area including a working field where work is intended to be carried out, elements for detecting a near-accident situation in connection with the working area and the type of the same, at least one actor appliance operatively connected with the control system and including a sensation device, and elements for establishing the position of the at least one actor appliance, the control system, in case a near-accident situation has been detected, being arranged to activate the sensation device of the at least one actor appliance if the position of the actor appliance is situated in a risk area established in the control system, which establishment is based on the type of the detected near-accident situation.