Occupational safety card training is also known as the “green card training”. Trademark belong to Center of Occupational safety and training is conducted according to their instructions and regulations.
Many of the large industrial companies have notified that they require an Occupational Safety Card from all of their employees and subcontractors. It is not required by law but by companies. Occupational safety card course is designed for industrial suppliers and builders and personnel in shared work places.
Occupational safety card indicates that the card holder has been educated on occupational safety matters by completing Occupational Safety Card Training. The training creates a solid, unified basis for task specific and site specific induction.
We are happy to provide you with Occupational Safety Card Training
Duration of the training 7 hours + exam and it includes lessons about working at a shared workplace, safety issues, responsibilities, risk management and procedures. Training also includes group exercises and exam. Notice that one must attend the whole time. Registration needs to be done at least one week before the training venue, so please take this into account also when booking. It is also possible to organize training with shorter notice time, but that requires a special permission from the Center of Occupational safety.
Occupational Safety Card Course Includes
- Comprehensive Content – 7 hours of training covering shared workplace operations, safety responsibilities, risk management, and standard safety procedures, including interactive group exercises and a concluding exam.
- Mandatory Full Attendance – Completing the entire session is required to qualify for the certificate and card.
- Certificate & Card – Participants who pass the exam receive the Occupational Safety Card (often referred to as the “Green Card”), valid for 5 years.
- Purpose – While not legally mandated, many industrial and construction companies require the card as proof of occupational safety competence.
- Language Support – Training is delivered in English and Finnish, with TVA offering interpreter-based assistance and multilingual materials on request.
Why Choose Occupational Safety Card
- Industry Recognition – Widely accepted by large employers, particularly in industrial and construction sectors, making job access smoother.
- Standardized Quality – Adheres to guidelines established by the Centre for Occupational Safety, ensuring consistent, high-quality content.
- Effective Engagement – Blends theory with group exercises for interactive, retaining learning.
- Long-Term Validity – One-time training yields a card valid for five years, ensuring lasting compliance.
- Custom Booking Flexibility – Planning ahead ensures smooth scheduling; TVA can accommodate tight timelines with special approval.
How to Organize Occupational Safety Card Course
- Webinar – Participate in structured, instructor-led sessions remotely (must attend full session to qualify), ideal for groups and remote learners.
- Classroom Training – Full-day, in-person instruction conducted either at TVA near Turku or Uusikaupunki or on-site at your location.
Both formats must be booked at least one week in advance, though shorter notice may be possible with special permission from the Center of Occupational Safety.
Alternative option – eLearning module TVA Occupational Safety Course
We also have an eLearning module called TVA Occupational Safety Course which covers basics on Occupational safety in Finland. Please check with your company if they have preferences or requirements about the training and card type. If you need the training for one or two persons, or that you want to do this at your own time and pace; this e-learning could be a good option for you.
