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Risk assessment in Finland: theory and practice
Hannu Anttonen1, Rauno Pääkkönen
1Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland.
Safety and Health at Work
|September 7, 2012
Summary
Finnish Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) practices require better understanding of risk management benefits. Higher OSH management levels correlate with more successful risk reduction strategies and significant economic returns.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Safety and Health
- Risk Management
- Workplace Productivity
Background:
- Finnish Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act mandates risk assessment to enhance working conditions and prevent accidents.
- A wide array of risk assessment methods are employed, varying by enterprise size.
- The effectiveness of current risk management functions in Finnish workplaces is questioned, suggesting a need for improved understanding of benefits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the current state and effectiveness of risk assessment and management practices in Finland.
- To identify factors influencing successful risk reduction actions in workplaces.
- To highlight the economic benefits of investing in Occupational Safety and Health.
Main Methods:
- The study is based on the Finnish Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act.
- Analysis of risk assessment practices across different enterprise sizes.
- Qualitative assessment of OSH management levels and their impact on risk reduction.
Main Results:
- Commitment to risk assessment in Finland is generally high.
- Enterprises with higher OSH management levels demonstrate more effective risk reduction strategies.
- Active technical prevention, clear communication, and improved job satisfaction are crucial for effective risk management.
Conclusions:
- While commitment is high, a deeper understanding of risk management benefits is needed for optimal implementation.
- Investing in OSH is economically advantageous, with studies showing a return of three to seven times the investment.
- Potential national savings from improved OSH could reach 20% of the Gross National Product.
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