pitoiTurvasi

PitoiTurvasi is a Finnish safety management system designed to improve occupational safety and health in industrial sectors, particularly construction and manufacturing. The system was first implemented in 2015 by the Finnish Ministry of Employment and Social Affairs in cooperation with leading safety standards organizations. The name derives from the Finnish words "pitoi" (meaning "honour" or "maintain") and "turva" (meaning "safety"), indicating its purpose to uphold safety standards.

The core of the PitoiTurvasi framework is a risk assessment protocol that requires companies to identify potential hazards, assess their probability and severity, and implement preventive measures. It incorporates tools such as job safety analyses, safety audits, and employee training modules. Companies that adopt the system must record all safety incidents and regularly review incident reports to refine risk controls. The system aligns with the European Union’s Work Instruction framework and the ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management standard.

Studies on the adoption of PitoiTurvasi have shown a reduction in minor accidents by approximately 25% within the first two years of implementation. In addition, the system encourages a culture of proactive safety management and employee participation in safety committees. By 2022, over 60% of Finnish construction firms had integrated PitoiTurvasi into their operational procedures. The system continues to evolve, incorporating digital monitoring technologies and data analytics to further enhance predictive safety capabilities.