Occupational safety level classifications revealed – co-operation and forecasting provide good results

Finnish Institute of Occupational Health media release 7 April 2025

A total of 122 workplaces received an occupational safety level classification, which is more than ever before. Of these, 53 workplaces had no accidents during 2024.

Workplaces that received a classification are increasingly investing in co-operation in the development of occupational safety. Lessons learned from accidents are processed together and occupational safety knowledge is also distributed outside the workplace to contractor networks, for example. 

The values of the Vision Zero Forum are learning together, openness and encouraging others.

"It’s great to see that daily life at member workplaces aligns with the forum’s values.  Lessons learned about safety are also shared openly outside the workplace, and everyone is involved in safety work," says Pekka Koskela, Chairman of the Forum’s steering group.

Proactive safety work plays a key role in the prevention of occupational accidents

The number of accidents at workplaces that have applied for a level classification has remained at the same level as in the previous year, but the accidents that do occur are more serious in nature. This is reflected as longer sickness absences at the workplaces.

"Although the observation is worrying, the fact that the number of accidents remains at the same level indicates that daily life at workplaces is relatively safe. Proactive safety work can help in preventing the occurrence of serious accidents," says Tiina-Mari Monni, Development Manager from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health.

Workplaces that have received a level classification have made efforts to prevent occupational accidents by providing training and involving personnel in the development of safety.

“It is important to communicate openly about occupational accidents and incidents at the workplace to encourage an increasing number of people to make safety observations and integrate safety work as part of daily life,” says Tiina-Mari Monni.

Workplaces will share good occupational safety practices at a seminar in May

The Vision Zero Forum is a good place to get help and ideas for promoting occupational safety and well-being at work and share ideas with other workplaces. There are already more than 560 member workplaces across Finland.

"The growth of the Forum shows, first and foremost, that workplaces want to take care of their employees and genuinely commit to the occupational safety vision zero. Workplaces that receive the level classification can develop occupational safety systematically and receive recognition for their long-term safety work," says Tiina-Mari Monni.

The Vision Zero Forum will organise a seminar that is open for all on 20—21 May 2025 in Paviljonki, in Jyväskylä. This year’s theme of the seminar is “For the love of the game”. In the seminar, workplaces that have received a level classification share good practices from their safety work.

Early Bird registration for the seminar will continue until Friday 11 April. More information and registration (in Finnish): For the love of the game seminar | Finnish Institute of Occupational Health

Vision Zero Forum

• The Vision Zero Forum is a network of workplaces whose purpose is to motivate and encourage workplaces to work towards a high level of occupational safety and well-being.
• Any workplace can become a member, regardless of their occupational safety level, size or industrial sector.
• Vision Zero Forum: Vision Zero Forum – Networks empowering development | Finnish Institute of Occupational Health
• Social media: @NollaTapaturmaa

Further information

• Pekka Koskela, Chairman of the Vision Zero Forum Steering Group, Safety Manager at Metsä Fibre , tel. +358 50 322 9686, pekka.koskela@metsagroup.com  
• Tiina-Mari Monni, Development Manager, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, tel. +358 50 433 1607, tiina-mari.monni@ttl.fi

Occupational safety level classification granted for 122 workplaces

*) workplace that achieved zero accidents in 2024

Level I – World leading (62 workplaces)

AB Enzymes Finland Oy*, Abloy Oy, Ahlstrom Glassfibre Oy Karhulan plant*, Ahlstrom Tampere Oy*, Aidian Oy, Arme Oy*, ARNON Oy*, Asennus N&H Service Oy*, Bosch Rexroth Oy*, CABB Oy*, Caruna*, Cimcorp Oy, Danfoss Drives Oy*, Danisco Sweeteners Oy*, DHL Supply Chain (Finland) Oy, DS Smith, Finland*, Elenia Verkko Oyj*, Fingrid Oyj*, Forchem Oyj*, Forssan Verkkopalvelut Oy*, Helen Oy*, Helen Sähköverkko Oy*, Huhtamaki Foodservice Nordic Oy, Hydac Oy*, If Vahinkovakuutus Oyj Finnish branch*, IONCOR Oy Uusikaupunki, Järvi-Suomen Energia Oy*, Keliber Technology Oy*, Kiertokapula Group*, Metso Finland Oy – Lappeenranta location*, Metso Finland Oy Tampere location, Mölnlycke Health Care Oy, Neste Oyj, Normet Oy, Omya Oy*, Orion Oyj, Ovako Imatra Oy Ab*, Oy Paulig Finland Ab, Piristeel Oy*, Promens Oy*, Pyhäsalmi Mine Oy*, Raumaster Paper Oy*, Sallila Energia Oy (Sallila Sähkönsiirto Oy, Sallila Energiapalvelut Oy)*, Sandvik Mining and Construction Oy, Tampere*, Sarlin Oy Ab*, Savon Voima Oyj*, Sodexo Oy, Speweld Service Oy*, Stalatube Oy*, TAO, Turun Ammattiopistosäätiö*, Tapaturva Oy*, Telinekataja Oy, Teollisuuden Voima Oyj, Thermo Fisher Scientific Oy, Joensuun tehdas*, ThyssenKrupp Aerospace Finland Oy*, Työterveyslaitos*, Vaisala Oyj, Valmet Automotive Oyj, Valmet Flow Control Oy*, VEO Oy, Vexve Oy, Yara Suomi Oy Uudenkaupunki plants*

Level II – Towards world leading (45 workplaces)

Anora Group (Altia Oyj), Bayer Oy, Dahl Suomi Oy, David Brown Santasalo Finland Oy, Digita Oy, DNY Finland Oy, Evonik Silica Finland Oy, FinVector Oy, Gasum Oy Group, Helsinki and Uusimaa health care district, Hyvinkään Lämpövoima Oy*, Insta Automation Oy, IONCOR Oy, Salo, ISS Palvelut Oy, Kekkilä-BVB Oy, Kempower Oyj, Kiilto Oy, Lahti Energia Group, Lappeenrannan Energia Oy, Leppäkoski Group Oy, Luonnonvarakeskus (Luke), Luvata Pori Oy, Medisize Oy Kontiolahti plants*, MeramaTec Oy*, Neova Oy, Oras Oy, Oy Alholmens Kraft Ab, Oy* Backman-Trummer Ab, Oy Mirka Ab, Oy Primo Finland Ab*, Radiometer Turku Oy, Sandvik Mining and Construction Finland Oy, Sandvik Mining and Construction Oy, Turku plant, Sappi Finland Operations Oy, Solenis Finland Oy*, Solvay Chemicals Finland Oy*, Stora Enso Oyj, Metsä*, Suomen Erityisjäte Oy*, Suur-Savon Sähkö Oy*, Thales DIS Finland Oy, Valio Oy, Veho Oy Ab, Vitrulan Composites Oy, Voimatel Oy, Wärtsilä Finland Oy

Level III – One the path to world leading (15 workplaces)

Coor Service Management Oy, Geological Survey of Finland, Jervois Finland Oy, Jujo Thermal Oy, Kaarea Oy, Mantsinen Group Ltd Oy, Meyer Turku Oy, MP-Maustepalvelu Oy, NHK-Keskus Oy, Oy Prevex Ab, Raumaster Oy, Stena Recycling Oy, Steveco Oy, Teknikum-Yhtiöt Oy, Valokuitunen Oy, Yara Suomi Oy, Siilinjärvi