In late 2020, an employee was injured after falling off a work machine at the Kontiolahti–Palojärvi transmission line worksite. Significant improvements were made to the machines as a result of the accident.
Fingrid’s occupational safety campaign for 2021 emphasises the importance of work planning and foresight. No matter how confident we are with our work, we should always check the conditions and assess the risks before we start. We collected some examples of methodical approaches to work and situations
requiring special attention on our worksites.
The working environment, conditions and planning of the work itself largely determine whether the work can be done safely. If occupational safety is not taken into consideration during the planning phase, it is often very challenging to do the work safely. For example, think about the process of constructing a building from prefabricated elements. If occupational safety is overlooked during the planning and design phases, what is the chance of the building going up safely? Probably fairly low.
Enerke Oy is a new partner for Fingrid, servicing and maintaining Fingrid’s substations in Eastern Finland.
Electrical work safety is part of the daily routine for everyone who works on transmission lines and substations. Typical hazards include induced voltage on the grid and the proximity of other grids.
The two-month safety observation campaign led to a record-setting 220 observations from suppliers and Fingrid’s personnel. This time, the campaign sought to gather positive observations that could improve safety.
Vegetation management plays an important role in transmission line maintenance. Clearing saw treatments occasionally give rise to accidents and hazards, and the importance of following the safety instructions cannot be overemphasised.
In terms of occupational safety, 2020 was a bad year on Fingrid’s worksites. We worked hard with our suppliers to enhance occupational safety. Nevertheless, there were more lost time injuries than normal.
About a year ago, we initiated the Crystal-Clear Line project based on feedback from suppliers and Fingrid’s specialists. The purpose of the project is to clarify the responsibilities for occupational safety between the client and suppliers on Fingrid’s worksites.
A joint commitment to occupational safety and safety guidelines by every member of personnel is the key to worksite safety.
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