Last year was a year of contrasts in terms of electrical safety in the main grid. The number of near misses related to electrical safety on worksites decreased by about 20% compared to the previous year, which is a good thing.
However, the proportion of incidents in the most severe category increased, which is a worrying trend. This calls for everyone to remain alert – those who plan the work and those who do it. Every near miss could lead to an accident causing personal injury or property damage.
Personal safety always comes first in Fingrid’s operating and electrical work.
Nobody was injured, despite the serious electricity-related incidents. We are working to ensure that no injuries occur in the future. Personal safety always comes first in Fingrid’s operating and electrical work.
We will continue to invest heavily in the main grid to promote Finland’s competitiveness and achieve the carbon neutrality objectives. A record number of investment and maintenance projects are underway in the main grid. Despite the large workload, electrical safety must be a priority at all times.
Our occupational safety goal is zero accidents. With the cooperation and awareness of all parties involved, we can ensure safe operational and electrical work in high-voltage installations in the main grid.
At Fingrid, we care about people and want everyone to get home safely at the end of every workday.
Jani Pelvo
Senior Expert, Person in charge of operation of electrical installations
Fingrid
