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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...

Planning for emergencies ‘Planning for emergencies’ is an area of the process safety system consisting of three elements: internal rescue plan, drills, and communication to the public. The goal of the area is to ensure a planned and practised read...

Conflict minerals Conflict minerals include tin (Sn), tantalum (Ta), tungsten (W) and gold (Au). These minerals are found in large volumes in the African Great Lakes Region and especially in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Although they hold...

Inspections With inspections conducted at chemical facilities, Tukes ensures that the facility complies with the terms of the permit as well as the legislation . You can only start handling and storing dangerous chemicals after passing the commiss...

Finland’s market surveillance strategy 2026–2029 Each Member State must draw up a national market surveillance strategy at least every four years. The national strategy shall promote a consistent, comprehensive and integrated approach to market su...

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...

2.3.2026 | Pricacy policy 1 (5) General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 25.2.2026 Turvallisuus- ja PL 66 Vaihde 029 505 2000 [email protected] kemikaalivirasto 00521 Helsinki www.tukes.fi Y-tunnus 1021277-9 Privacy policy Register name Tukes Kampus ...

Performance monitoring ‘Performance monitoring’ is an area of the process safety system consisting of two elements: process safety monitoring; and non-conformity investigation. Performance monitoring should focus on process safety. Any non-conform...

Processing of permit applications and change notifications All new facilities handling and storing hazardous chemicals on a large scale require a permit from the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes). Use the list of chemicals and the ratio ...

The Finnish National Action Plan on Sustainable Plant Protection III 2023–2027 The objective of the National Action Plan on Sustainable Plant Protection is to reduce the risks to human health and the environment arising from the use of plant prote...

The aim for Finland is to advance a circular economy, as part of the effort to combat climate crisis and promote the sustainable use of natural resources. But, when moving towards a circular economy, we must also ensure that this causes no problems in terms of human health or the environment. The conclusion of the SIRKKU project that just ended was that the flow of information on hazardous substan...

Nanomateriaalien turvallisuutta kartoitetaan viranomaisten ja teollisuuden yhteistyönä

Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and civil masks There are three main types of masks covering the nose and mouth: civil masks surgical masks respiratory protective equipment. Masks have different purposes of use and are covered by different ...

Mining investments increased by as much as 42% in 2019 compared to the previous year, up to EUR 525 million. In contrast, ore prospecting investments dropped by eight per cent to EUR 62.8 million. In the annual survey of companies in the mining industry by the Fraser Institute, Finland reached 2nd place in the attractiveness for investments. The information is available in the current mining authority review published by the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes).

Kuluttajapalveluiden turvallisuusvalvonta keskitetään Tukesiin 1.5.2016 alkaen

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...

22.12.2025 | FINNISH MARKET SURVEILLANCE STRATEGY 2026-2029 2 3 Contents Introduction ............................................................................... 4 1. Market surveillance operating environment and change factors................................

22.12.2025 | FINNISH MARKET SURVEILLANCE STRATEGY 2026-2029 2 3 Contents Introduction ............................................................................... 4 1. Market surveillance operating environment and change factors................................

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...

28.3.2025 | EUR 90.5 million was invested in mineral exploration in Finland, which is 4% less than in the previous year. Exploration permit areas entitling their holder to carry out exploration activities increased to a total of 3,050 km2. Minerals are still primarily explored in Lapland, which accounted for 75% of all mineral exploration activities in Finland. Mineral exploration is accelerated by the met...