Finland is rapidly emerging as one of Europe’s premier hubs for cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data center facilities. For international construction and engineering firms entering the Finnish market to build these massive, high-tech installations, navigating local safety regulations can seem like a complex challenge.
But don’t worry—at TVA Consulting Oy, we’ve got you covered. Whether your team is still in their home country preparing for mobilization or already arriving on-site, we provide the exact safety certifications needed to keep your project fully compliant, safe, and on schedule.
The Mandatory Safety Checklist in Finland
Building complex infrastructure like AI data centers requires a highly specialized workforce operating in demanding environments. In Finland, several safety certifications are either legally mandated or strictly required by principal contractors before anyone can set foot on a construction site:
- SFS 6002 Electrical Safety Training (Mandatory)
Anyone performing electrical work or working near electrical installations must hold a valid SFS 6002 Electrical Safety certification. This includes electricians, installers, supervisors, and general laborers. The certification is valid for 5 years. - Emergency First Aid for Electrical Accidents (Mandatory Partner Course)
The SFS 6002 standard strictly requires valid First Aid preparedness for anyone working on or near electrical systems. This specialized course focuses on CPR, burns, and other electrical trauma, and is valid for 3 years. - Occupational Safety Card (Työturvallisuuskortti®)
An industry-standard requirement on shared construction sites, ensuring all workers understand Finnish safety regulations, risk management, and site cooperation. - Hot Work Training (Tulityökortti)
Required for temporary hot work sites for anyone conducting work that generates sparks, open flames, or significant heat (such as welding, grinding, or propane torching). Hot work certificate is also required for hot work permit issuers.
Why eLearnings are Your Best Mobilization Strategy (Our Core Offering)
Logistics should never slow down your construction schedule. Traditional classroom training requires your workforce to be physically present in Finland, creating downtime and scheduling headaches upon arrival.
To solve this, TVA specializes in high-quality, self-paced eLearning courses, allowing your team to arrive on-site fully certified from Day 1.
Certify Before You Travel with TVA’s eLearnings
- SFS 6002 Electrical Safety eLearning: Complete theory and exam fully online. Workers can complete this on a laptop or mobile device before departing their home country. Available in English, Finnish, Polish and German.
- Emergency First Aid eLearning: A seamless online training tailored to electrical safety requirements. Workers learn critical life-saving skills at their own pace. Available in English, Finnish and Polish.
- TVA Occupational Safety Training: Tailormade eLearning module for a safety pass which you can complete in your own schedule. Available in English, Finnish and Polish.
- Occupational Safety Card Multiform execution: Combination of a flexible online course and a live webinar conducted by our safety trainer. After passing the final test you will get your certificate and the Occupational Safety Card®. Available in English, Finnish and Polish.
- Complete Flexibility: Study anytime, anywhere, and print the official certificate immediately upon passing the final exam.
- Multilingual Options: Our eLearning modules are available in English, Polish, and Finnish, SFS 6002 Electrical Safety even in German, ensuring precise comprehension and eliminating language barriers for international crews.
Beyond eLearning: Tailored Webinars and Blended Training
While we heavily emphasize our flexible SFS 6002 and First Aid eLearnings, TVA is a full-service provider for all your safety needs:
- Occupational Safety Card Webinars: This takes 7 hours+ exam. It is an interactive, instructor-led remote webinar tailored to fit your team’s time zone and schedule. We have a recommended option for a multiform training where 50% training is independent eLearning and the other 50% webinar training+ exam. This allows even more flexibility with the schedule.
- Hot Work Card Training: Traditional class room training with a practical hands-on fire extinguishing exercise that we can organize directly at your project site in Finland or then in our own premises according to your preference.
Partner with TVA: Over 20 Years of Trusted Safety Expertise
With over two decades of safety training experience and more than 2,000 training sessions successfully delivered, TVA is the go-to partner for major international contractors in Finland. We’ve done a lot of training all over Europe.
We don’t just sell courses—we help you mitigate risks and ensure a frictionless start to your AI center build.
Ready to certify your team?
- Get in Touch: trainings@tva.fi
- Visit Our Website: tva.fi
- Access Our Training platform directly: TVA Trainings platform
Let’s make your next major build in Finland safe, compliant, and successful!
