Carefulness and consideration of bystanders needed for fireworks   (27.12.2007)
The sale of fireworks products starts after Christmas. It is good to prepare the fireworks display in advance and think about where to launch them, how to use them, and which accessories, e. g. rocket supports, are needed. Safety goggles are a good protection of eyes both for those who use the items and those looking at the display. The sale of rockets and other products starts on 27 December...

EU chemical surveillance authorities convene in Finland (2.10.2006)   (02.10.2006)
The CCA 2006 meeting of the Committee of the Competent Authorities of the European Union dealing with the implementation of the Seveso Directive will be held in Porvoo on 4—6 October 2006. The venue of the meeting is the Haikko Manor. Around 90 participants from the EU member states, the acceding countries, the candidate countries and the Commission are expected to the meeting. The Seveso...

Calmness and skill needed for fireworks (20.12.2005)   (20.12.2005)
The sale of fireworks products starts after Christmas and continues until the New Year’s Eve. It is good to prepare the fireworks display carefully to avoid injuries and fire risks. Any item of fireworks may be dangerous, if it is used without care and consideration. There is every reason to follow the safety distances and other instructions. Safety goggles are a good protection against sparks...

Steelworks fire due to ignition of oxygen line (10.5.2004)   (10.05.2004)
The Safety Technology Authority (TUKES) has investigated the reasons for the oxygen line fire at the AvestaPolarit Stainless Oy steelworks in Tornio, Finland, on 19 September 2003. The accident cost the life of three workers. The explosive fire was due to a sudden ignition of the oxygen line at the main shut valve in the melt shop valve room. The melt shop line number 2, which had been used for...

LPG Users Well Aware of Safety Issues (22.4.2002)   (22.04.2002)
TUKES and the National Consumer Research Centre have studied the points of view, attitudes and operation methods related to the safety of LPG appliances among consumers. The relevant questionnaire was targeted to a total of 1, 012 consumers who use liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) appliances at summer cottages and in boats, caravans and camping vans. The study revealed, among other things, that...