Since construction products are seldom dangerous in themselves, construction safety doesn’t arise until the building stage. Decisive factors include proper design and implementation, which as regards products particularly means their compatibility, strength capacity and durability.
The maintenance and care of construction products largely means the building itself and the fixtures forming part of it.
A contractor is liable for ensuring that the building is realised in full in accordance with the plans and requirements imposed by valid regulations.
The occupier of a building either owns and/or manages the buildings on a property and is responsible for their maintenance either on its own or using a maintenance organisation.
Tukes’ surveillance does not extend to the appropriateness of building. In construction subject to building permits, municipal inspectors are responsible for control and supervision. The Finnish Road Administration, the Finnish Rail Administration, the Finnish Civil Aviation Authority and the Finnish Maritime Administration are responsible for the construction of traffic lanes.