turvallisuuskohta

Turvallisuuskohta is a Finnish term used in safety management to denote a specific point where safety actions, checks, or controls must be applied. The word is a compound of turvallisuus (safety) and kohta (point, spot, moment). Its exact meaning depends on context, and it can refer to a physical location, a step in a process, or a moment in time where safety requirements are enforced.

In practice, turvallisuuskohdat are identified during risk assessment and safety planning to ensure hazard controls are implemented before continuing work. They can include concrete measures such as protective guarding, verification of energy isolation, use of personal protective equipment, and established emergency procedures. In industrial environments, a turvallisuuskohta may be a scheduled checkpoint in maintenance activities where supervisors confirm compliance with safety rules. In transport, construction, or process industries, it designates a critical control point where procedures must be followed to prevent accidents or injuries.

The term is descriptive rather than a formal standard category. It is used in Finnish safety literature and organizational policies to guide risk management and safe operation. Because meanings are context-dependent, some texts use turvallisuuskohta interchangeably with turvallisuuspiste or similar phrases. Overall, turvallisuuskohta serves as a label for moments, locations, or steps where safety must be actively ensured.