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Fire safety equipment Fire safety equipment must be reliable and suitable for the purpose. The manufacturers, importers and sellers are responsible for the safety and compliance of the products they sell. The seller must ensure that each product i...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/rescue-service-equipment
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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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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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Fire alarm systems The purpose of a fire alarm system is to detect danger caused by a fire as early as possible; and alert those in the building it monitors by giving either acoustic or optical alarm; and notify the emergency response centre to su...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/rescue-service-equipment/fire-alarm-systems
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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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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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Safety of furniture Factors critical to the safety of furniture include structural durability, correct dimensions, balance, fire safety of materials and materials and additives used in manufacturing. Clarity of instructions for assembly and use al...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/general-consumer-goods/safety-of-furniture
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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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Electrical safety – LVD Electrical equipment must be safe when properly installed, used and maintained. Electrical safety issues are regulated with the Electrical Safety Act and the Low Voltage Directive (LVD). The purpose of the LVD is to ensure ...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/electrical-products/electrical-safety-lvd
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PDF Safety of hydrogen handling and storage Guide Description: This guide presents hydrogen production, transmission and distribution methods and safe solutions for them. Target group: Operators Date: 23 January 2024 Table of contents Introduction...https://tukes.fi/en/safety-of-hydrogen-handling-and-storage
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Safety of the transport of dangerous goods Dangerous goods, such as explosives and chemicals, are transported as raw materials or finished products several times over their life cycles by road, rail, sea or air. Goods that are risky to transport A...https://tukes.fi/en/industry/transport-of-dangerous-goods/safety-of-transport-of-dangerous-goods
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PDF Safety in Consumer Services Tukes guideline Description: This is the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency Tukes’ general guideline on how to apply the obligations of service providers, as laid down in Act 185/2025 on the Safety of Consumer Serv...https://tukes.fi/en/services-for-consumers/safety-in-consumer-services
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Safety in drag racing and high-speed racing events Instructions Description: Guidelines for the safe organisation of drag racing and high-speed racing events Target group: Organisers of public drag racing and high-speed racing events for vehicle e...https://tukes.fi/en/safety-in-drag-racing-and-high-speed-racing-events
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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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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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Requirements for disposable barbecues Important factors concerning the safety of disposable barbecues include: materials used; stability in use; finishing of edges; depth of the fuel container; appropriate instructions for assembly and use; warnin...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/general-consumer-goods/disposable-barbecues
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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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Requirements on indoor candles Important factors concerning the safety of candles designed for indoor use include: stability of the candle use of a suitable wick yarn and candle wax appropriate instructions warnings. The manufacturers, commissione...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/general-consumer-goods/requirements-on-indoor-candles