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Portable fire extinguishers marketed for lithium-ion battery fires On the Finnish market, some portable fire extinguishers are marketed as being specifically designed or suitable for lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery fires. These fire extinguishers als...https://tukes.fi/en/portable-fire-extinguishers-marketed-for-lithium-ion-battery-fires
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Ten people received eye injuries requiring hospital treatment during the 2020–2021 New Year celebrations. In addition, one injury resulted from an unignited sparkler hitting the eye, and a P1 product designed as an animal repellent caused one eye injury. Eye injuries were also sustained by minors. The number of eye injuries increased from last year, while remaining at the same level as in three years preceding that.https://tukes.fi/en/-/new-year-celebrations-resulted-in-10-eye-injuries-fires-kept-rescue-departments-busy
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Use and disposal of impregnated wood The use of impregnated wood is restricted due to environmental and human health protection. Restrictions on the use of impregnated wood Impregnated wood classified with use categories 3 or 4 (corresponding to N...https://tukes.fi/en/chemicals/biocides/restrictions-on-the-use-of-treated-wood
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How does a factory in the neighbourhood impact the use of the property? The proximity of a factory may affect activities that may be planned in the area. Chemical and explosives factories are placed so that any major accident will cause as little ...https://tukes.fi/en/property-in-the-neighbourhood-of-a-factory
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Portable fire extinguishers Portable fire extinguishers refer to portable and manually controlled extinguishers weighing a maximum of 20 kilograms. Table of Contents Table of Contents Close Portable fire extinguishers shall comply with the standar...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/rescue-service-equipment/portable-fire-extinguishers
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Automatic fire extinguishing systems Table of Contents Table of Contents Close Automatic fire extinguishing systems are systems that facilitate rescue operations and are designed to extinguish and/or contain fires detected by them. The activation ...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/rescue-service-equipment/fire-extinguishing-systems
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Recycling of wood impregnated with arsenic must be done by skilled professionals only Wood preservatives containing arsenic, i.e. CCA preservatives, must not be used for wood preserving purposes. Use of reclaimed arsenic-treated wood, such as tele...https://tukes.fi/en/chemicals/biocides/restrictions-on-the-use-of-arsenic
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Natural gas and biogas Legislative requirements related to natural gas and processed biogas include a construction licence issued by Tukes, inspections by an inspection body and use of professional operators approved by Tukes. The Finnish natural ...https://tukes.fi/en/industry/natural-gas-and-biogas
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Use and disposal of creosote-treated wood Creosote or creosote oil is a coal tar distillation product that is an efficient and toxic wood preservative. Creosote-treated wood is dark brown and has a characteristic odour. Creosote is an active subst...https://tukes.fi/en/chemicals/biocides/restrictions-on-the-use-of-creosote
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Establishment of a facility A production facility must take chemical safety into account at every stage of the facility’s life cycle from its establishment to when the facility is shut down. Table of Contents Table of Contents Close Establishing a...https://tukes.fi/en/industry/chemical-establishments/finding-out-whether-the-operations-require-a-permit
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Periodic inspections With periodic inspections, Tukes finds out what kind of operating methods for preventing accidents the company has and whether the methods are followed or not. Before the inspection, the facility must reflect on the procedures...https://tukes.fi/en/industry/chemical-establishments/inspections/periodic-inspections
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Smoke alarm requirements, placement and Smoke alarms must meet the requirements of standard SFS-EN 14604 Smoke alarm devices. The standard includes requirements for smoke sensitivity, volume and labelling of the smoke alarm. The standard is sold b...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/rescue-service-equipment/smoke-alarms
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Requirements for outdoor candles With regard to the safety of outdoor candles, essential factors include stability, use of a suitable container, use of a suitable wick and candle wax, as well as appropriate instructions for use, and warning labels...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/general-consumer-goods/outdoor-candles
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Process safety system What does process safety mean? Process safety concerns hazards presented by chemicals and processes. Process safety incidents and accidents are sudden and unplanned, and they involve the release or a potential release of a ha...https://tukes.fi/en/process-safety-system
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LPG plants If your company stores and uses LPG (liquefied petroleum gas), it usually needs a permit granted by Tukes, or, as a minimum requirement in some cases, you must submit a notification to the rescue authorities . The scope of operations an...https://tukes.fi/en/industry/lpg-plants
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Buying and using products that constitute a fire hazard Table of Contents Table of Contents Close Consumer products that constitute a fire hazard are safe only when used for suitable purposes and in accordance with their operating instructions. Us...https://tukes.fi/en/home-and-leisure-time/buying-and-using-products-that-constitute-a-fire-hazard
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PDF Siting of production plants Guide Description: This guide describes ways to consider the risk of chemical accidents in the placement of production facilities (plants) that handle or store hazardous chemicals and the planning of off-site land u...https://tukes.fi/en/siting-of-production-plants
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Lifecycle of lithium-ion batteries Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are a widely used and effective battery type. Li-ion batteries are used, for example, in mobile devices, power tools, electric bicycles, electric vehicles and industries. This, prim...https://tukes.fi/en/lifecycle-of-lithium-ion-batteries
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Potentially explosive atmospheres Employers are obliged to ensure the health and safety of their employees in potentially explosive atmospheres. The employer must implement necessary measures to ensure that work can be safely carried out in potent...https://tukes.fi/en/industry/potentially-explosive-atmospheres
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Tasapainoskoottereista löytyi turvallisuuspuutteitahttps://tukes.fi/en/-/tasapainoskoottereista-loytyi-turvallisuuspuuttei-1