Accidents don’t come knocking.
Safety always requires attention and proactive effort. It is not only important to identify occupational safety risks and hazards, but they must also be minimised and, where possible, eliminated. Everyone should keep safe practices top of mind.
The electricity system transformation is making the production of electricity cleaner and concentrating it mainly to the west and north of Finland. New transmission connections and connection points are required as consumption increases at a fast rate in the south.
Consequently, we are building new transmission lines and substations needed for the green transition at a rapid pace. We are witnessing the largest investment programme in Fingrid’s history.
The construction and maintenance of the main grid involves various demanding work phases. The work can be carried out at heights, with heavy equipment and machinery, in varying weather and terrain conditions, and
in the presence of electrical hazards.
On our worksites, there have been serious near-misses related to electrical safety and working at heights. Some of the incidents have resulted from a serious risk being taken.
The occupational health and safety of our personnel and everyone employed at our worksites is prioritised in all of our operations. Our goal is zero accidents, and we can only achieve it through seamless cooperation.
Safety is very much a matter of attitude.
We regularly monitor occupational safety performance indicators, report and encourage the personnel to report deviations and strive to learn from the incidents reported. As the promotion of safety is subject to continuous improvement, it is important to make safety observations and respond to them.
Safety is very much a matter of attitude. By taking occupational health and safety seriously, we can remain vigilant and reduce the risk of ending up in hazardous situations.
The proactive safety work at Fingrid worksites has been commendable. Let’s build on this success together and ensure the safety of our workplaces and operation – by being proactive, following instructions, setting a good example and avoiding risks.
Asta Sihvonen-Punkka
CEO
Fingrid
