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This is reflected in everyday operations: the\u00a0Sievi\u00a0factory achieved 483 consecutive days without a lost-time\u00a0accidents\u00a0in February.\u00a0Occupational safety is a long-term investment for\u00a0Scanfil, supporting both employee well-being and customer trust.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Occupational safety supports wellbeing and productivity<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Occupational safety is essential for employee wellbeing.&nbsp;A safe and healthy working environment enhances job satisfaction, reduces absenteeism, and supports smooth operations across the entire organization. When work is safe and predictable, productivity also improves.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA good working environment \u2014 physically, mentally and psychosocially \u2014 is a prerequisite for business success,\u201d summarizes Jari&nbsp;Linnala, Operations&nbsp;Manager&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;Sievi&nbsp;factory.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Safety is an integral part of operations and customer collaboration at the\u00a0Sievi\u00a0factory<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0Many of the&nbsp;Sievi&nbsp;plant\u2019s customers&nbsp;operate&nbsp;in industries where safety is a critical requirement. A safe working environment supports&nbsp;delivery of&nbsp;reliability,&nbsp;quality&nbsp;and predictable operations \u2014 all of which are key factors in successful customer collaboration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At&nbsp;Scanfil, occupational safety is embedded throughout the organization,&nbsp;and&nbsp;it&nbsp;plays&nbsp;a central role&nbsp;in investment decisions and production changes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Safety&nbsp;culture&nbsp;is&nbsp;strengthened, among other things, by:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>continuously increasing safety awareness and making safety visible to all employees\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>investing in ergonomics and safe tools and equipment, such as lifting devices and cranes\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>investing in\u00a0training and onboarding\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>with\u00a0tools and processes that enable risks\u00a0observation\u00a0and management\u00a0in everyday\u00a0work\u00a0and\u00a0during production changes\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Pauli Huhtam\u00e4ki, HR Manager at the&nbsp;Sievi&nbsp;factory, the long accident\u2011free period is the result of joint efforts across the entire organization. \u201cOccupational safety&nbsp;is not a separate initiative \u2014 it is an integral part of everyday work and decision\u2011making in production, investments and development,\u201d Huhtam\u00e4ki says.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;Sievi&nbsp;factory&nbsp;operates&nbsp;in accordance with&nbsp;the ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management system, which supports the systematic and continuous development of safety practices. 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