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Electricity Electricity makes many things possible, but if used incorrectly it can endanger lives and destroy property. In this section you can find information on competency, installation work and electrical installation requirements. Electricity...https://tukes.fi/en/electricity
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Home technology and electricity The consumer or end user bears the responsibility of the safe and purposeful use of household appliances and equipment, but it is the responsibility of the manufacturer, importer or distributor to provide sufficient...https://tukes.fi/en/home-and-leisure-time/home-technology-and-electricity
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Safety Near Electrical Wiring Table of Contents Table of Contents Close Ensure safety when working near electrical wiring, such as overhead lines and cables. Accidents can be avoided by acknowledging safety instruction intended for the situation a...https://tukes.fi/en/electricity/electrical-works-and-contracting/basic-principles-of-electrical-safety/safety-near-electrical-wiring
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Possessor of the electrical installation and the operation manager Table of Contents Table of Contents Close The possessor of the electrical installation and the operation manager play an important role in ensuring the safety of the electrical ins...https://tukes.fi/en/electricity/electrical-installations/possessor-of-the-electrical-installation-and-the-operation-manager
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Do-it-yourself electrical work Electrical work proper may only be carried out by registered professionals. You may also carry out certain minor electrical work as an ordinary electricity user, provided that you are certain you can perform these co...https://tukes.fi/en/do-it-yourself-electrical-work
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Taking out of service A decommissioned electrical installation must not cause a hazard. An electrical installation can be considered as having been taken out of service after it has been separated from the electricity distribution network that sup...https://tukes.fi/en/electricity/electrical-installations/taking-out-of-service
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First Aid in Electrical Accidents Table of Contents Table of Contents Close First aid training In electrical sector work preparedness to give first aid in case of accidents caused by electricity should always be ensured (Electrical safety standard...https://tukes.fi/en/electricity/electrical-works-and-contracting/basic-principles-of-electrical-safety/first-aid-in-electrical-accidents
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Basic Principles of Electrical Safety There are always risks involved in performing electrical work. Minimising these risks improves electrical work safety. Before starting electrical work: assess risks, select working methods and tools Before you...https://tukes.fi/en/electricity/electrical-works-and-contracting/basic-principles-of-electrical-safety
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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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Statutory periodic inspections of electrical equipment The periodic inspection of electrical equipment is one way of ensuring the safety and security of the use of electricity at a property. Electrical installations can sometimes be quite old, if ...https://tukes.fi/en/electricity/electrical-installations/periodic-inspections
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Electrical installations An electrical installation is a functional entity composed of electrical appliances, installation materials, cables, switchboards, etc. Electrical installations should be safe and meet the requirements set for them. The po...https://tukes.fi/en/electricity/electrical-installations
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Utility meters Flow measurement refers to the measurement of electricity, gas, heat or water consumption. When the results of a flow measuring instruments are used for pricing the use of electricity, water, heat or gas, the acquisition and use of ...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/measuring-instruments/utility-meters
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Electrical work and contracting Either your business or you personally must be authorised to perform electrical work when you are constructing or repairing fixed electrical installations, i.e. electrical equipment you are repairing non-low voltage...https://tukes.fi/en/electricity/electrical-works-and-contracting
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17.3.2026 | The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) has completed an accident investigation into the explosive fire that took place at Pyrokratia Oy’s fireworks storage area in Janakkala on 5 November 2025. The accident was likely caused by a firework that had been damaged during transport or handling.https://tukes.fi/en/-/the-fire-in-the-janakkala-fireworks-storage-area-likely-started-from-a-damaged-firework
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Installation, commissioning and changes The safety and conformity of electrical installations and use of electricity is ensured during installation, commissioning and changes by following the principles below: commissioning stage inspections of el...https://tukes.fi/en/electricity/electrical-installations/installation-commissioning-and-changes
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Electrical Qualifications and their Scope The following electrical qualifications are defined in the Electrical Safety Act: Electrical qualification 1 , S1: all electrical works Electrical qualification 2 , S2: up to 1000 V electrical works Electr...https://tukes.fi/en/electricity/electrical-works-and-contracting/electrical-qualifications-and-their-scope
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Measuring the energy charged in electric vehicles When measuring the electric energy charged in electric vehicles, the requirements of the Measuring Instruments Act must be considered if charging is invoiced based on the measured amount of energy....https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/measuring-instruments/measuring-the-energy-charged-in-electric-vehicles
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Consumer Information You are a key player: you can influence your safety through your own choices and action. In this section you can find information on safe use of leisure products and services, as well as tips for purchase situations. This sect...https://tukes.fi/en/home-and-leisure-time
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Setting up a business You will normally deal with Tukes when you require a professional qualification or registering apply for a licence or approval for a chemical or industrial plant sell products or services. Setting up a business Entrepreneur’s...https://tukes.fi/en/do-this/setting-up-a-business
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Use of measuring instruments Measurements that conform to the requirements ensure that consumers receive the right amount of product. In turn, vendors benefit from the rules of the trade being the same for everyone, and competition is not distorte...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/measuring-instruments/use-of-measuring-instruments