For us, the significance of safety is broad, encompassing occupational safety, occupational health, as well as information and cyber security
At Westenergy, safety is a comprehensive aspect of operations, developed systematically and with long-term commitment. Occupational safety and health form the foundation for a safe work day, complemented by information and cyber security, ensuring the reliability of operations and systems in all situations. Safety thinking is an integral part of our management system and continuous improvement, where safe working conditions, employee well-being, risk management, and uninterrupted operations go hand in hand.
The aim of occupational safety is to prevent and combat workplace accidents and other work and work environment related health hazards, as well as to improve the work environment and working conditions. We strive continuously to ensure that our work environment is safe for both our personnel and external partners operating within our plant area. In 2025, Westenergy had no workplace accidents leading to sick leave.
In 2025, Westenergy had no workplace accidents leading to sick leave.
Our aim is that the improvement of occupational safety shall be a concern of the entire staff. Last year, our employees reported a total of 48 safety observations. Safety observations are remarks on deficiencies that may pose a risk of workplace accidents. At Westenergy safety observations are reviewed daily, and we strive to carefully identify every situation and its root cause to improve safety in the future. In 2024, the reporting of safety observations was also improved and simplified by introducing anonymous paper forms. Last year, the anonymous reporting method was further developed, and currently, reports can also be made anonymously in the digital systems.
Last year, our employees reported a total of 48 safety observations.
At Westenergy, the aim is that all employees have up-to-date first aid training and a valid Occupational Safety Card. Additionally, all individuals working in the Westenergy area carry out a safety orientation before starting work. Safety briefings have proven to be an effective tool in improving occupational safety. The safety briefings are short sessions where current safety-related topics are discussed. Last year, we organised a total of 17 safety briefings for the staff, covering topics such as testing the radio alarm channel and the use of carbon monoxide meters.
Westenergy also has a health and safety committee, which met four times last year. The health and safety committee develops employee safety in collaboration with various personnel groups and makes improvement proposals for occupational safety to the employer. In addition, the committee monitors the implementation of the occupational safety programme and continues its close collaboration with occupational health services. Last year, the health and safety committee was involved in updating the occupational health cooperation action plan together with the occupational health services and the employer.
From an occupational safety perspective, the annual maintenance stops of the plant are a challenging period of time, as up to 120 people work simultaneously in various maintenance tasks in different parts of the facility during that time. Clear guidelines, comprehensive safety orientation, and excellent cooperation with Rescue Team Finland Oy in safety supervision ensured that the maintenance work was carried out smoothly and without any workplace accidents.
In terms of occupational safety, a lot of work was done in the background last year to improve also systems and procedures. Active work has been done on both the new access control system and the risk management programme, and these are aimed to be implemented in the 2026. For personnel, the emphasis has been on clearer task allocation and a shared responsibility for safety within the organisation.
Last year, significant efforts were also made in the development of information security, and in the future, our management system will also be ISO 27001 certified.
Last year, Westenergy invested significantly in the development of information and cyber security alongside occupational safety. Information security refers to ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information in all situations and conditions, regardless of its form or presentation. Westenergy’s management system is certified according to the ISO 9001 quality, ISO 14001 environmental, and ISO 45001 occupational safety and health standards. Last year, one of the most significant development projects for safety was the implementation of the ISO 27001 information security management system. The project was successfully brought to the assessment phase, and the aim is to complete it in the coming year so that our management system will also be ISO 27001 certified in the future.
