Safety
Attitude is key at heights
The right attitude is key when working at heights, says Esa Kärnä, Expert at safety company Kärnä Oy.
4.4.2025
The right attitude is key when working at heights, says Esa Kärnä, Expert at safety company Kärnä Oy.
Last autumn, Fingrid issued the occupational safety campaign Triple Jump Towards Zero to employees on its worksites. The campaign got positively out of hand, and employees filed a record number of occupational safety reports.
A record amount of proactive occupational safety work was performed at Fingrid
worksites in 2024.
When working near a transmission line, a crossing statement from Fingrid is always
required to ensure safety. The project does not need to cross a transmission line; a crossing statement is required when the project is near a transmission line. The processing time for crossing statements is currently four months, says Expert Heidi Oja from Fingrid.
The safety of conductor works at Fingrid worksites is based on thorough planning,
teamwork and continuous supervision. Every employee plays a key role in managing risks, as even the smallest mistake can cause serious danger.
Fingrid invites the persons in charge of electrical work of its major service providers to meetings a few times a year. The aim is to harmonise operations and provide feedback on how the legislation works in practice.
Electrical and occupational safety on Fingrid’s worksites is ensured by carefully
planning tasks in advance, considering the risks and taking a moment to think before starting work. Fingrid invites everyone working on its sites to take part in an
occupational safety competition where the most active worksites will be rewarded.
Slippery conditions come every year, causing slips that lead to absences from work. The Best Practices material instructs worksites to plan for slip prevention.
The Lake Line from Vaala to Joroinen is being reinforced. As the new transmission line runs mainly alongside the existing 400 kV line, the people working on the site must pay special attention to induced voltage and additional earthing.
The human factor is a mindset – a perspective from which we analyse and develop occupational safety. The key is understanding human activity to identify how different factors affect work performance and success at work.
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00620 Helsinki
Tel. 030 395 5267
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