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Top Engineer 1/2025
Designing a future that lets us sleep better at night
Safety is, by definition, about protection from accidental harm or unintentional risks. It focuses on preventing natural hazards, human errors, or system failures. For example, we all – hopefully – wear seatbelts to prevent injury in a car accident, install smoke detectors in our homes, and follow workplace safety regulations like wearing helmets on construction sites. These precautions feel second nature now, but they originated from unfortunate incidents that led to legislative updates, improved practices, and ultimately, fewer accidents.
Security, in turn, protects us from intentional harm and deliberate threats. It involves preventing criminal acts, malicious attacks, or unauthorized access, whether in the physical or digital world. In everyday life, we enhance security by installing locks and surveillance cameras and implementing cybersecurity measures. We also willingly go through airport security checks to help prevent terrorism.
Recent years have underscored the importance of staying vigilant about both safety and security. A shifting geopolitical landscape, growing data security challenges, and the urgent need to protect people and the environment reinforce the necessity of a holistic approach. This applies to all of us –every day, everywhere.
Speaking of safety, did you know that smoke detectors have an expiration date? I recently checked mine at the summer cottage and realized they had expired years ago. It was also a good reminder to check the batteries in our traditional radio, because in an age where we rely on digital networks, it is wise to have a backup in case of unexpected disruptions.
We all share a responsibility to build a cleaner, safer future – not just for ourselves, but for generations to come. As engineers, we have a unique opportunity to drive innovations that make a lasting impact.
Wishing all readers a safe and secure springtime!
Tom Lind
CEO
tom.lind@elomatic.com
Expert interview
Protecting your business: Navigating cybersecurity challenges in the industrial sector
Text: Terhi Hietamäki. Interviewee: Harri Koivunen, Traficom (NCSC-FI).
Reading time: 6 min
As industrial companies become more interconnected, the complexity of the cyber threat landscape grows. Geopolitical uncertainties, intricate supply chains, and rapid technological advancements have created a highly unpredictable risk environment. How can companies effectively address these evolving cybersecurity challenges?
Strengthening construction safety culture: The Finnish approach
Text: Kaj Rosing
Reading time: 5 min
In the fast-paced construction industry, safety is not only a regulatory obligation but also a key driver of efficiency and reputation. In Finland, companies have long understood that fostering a strong safety culture provides a competitive edge. They have embraced innovative technology and integrated safety initiatives to further enhance their safety management practices.
Visionary
Visionary: Karoliina Joensuu
Reading time: 6 min
Karoliina Joensuu has been leading Elomatic’s newly established Industry business unit since fall 2024. She highlights the crucial link between the green transition and security preparedness. However, she also points out that the transition itself introduces risks, as cutting-edge technologies must be implemented under tight schedules.
Turn safety into your competitive edge in the green transition: Consequence analysis for hydrogen and ammonia containment loss scenarios
Text: Bingzhi Li
Reading time: 8 min
Hydrogen and ammonia are playing an increasingly vital role across various industries, particularly as energy carriers and industrial feedstocks in the green transition. However, their unique properties make safety a critical consideration in any process involving them. To effectively manage risks and mitigate potential hazards, consequence analysis is a key tool in ensuring safe and reliable processes.
Ensuring safety in ship design beyond existing rules: Leveraging the alternative design process
Text: Antti Yrjänäinen
Reading time: 8 min
New solutions in ship projects must never compromise safety. However, some innovations, especially related to emerging fuels like ammonia and hydrogen, lack established regulations for ship applications. The alternative design and arrangements process is essential to ensuring safety in the absence of specific guidelines.
Innovation spotlight
From data to heat network safety: Elomatic helps Lempeä Lämpö manage geospatial data
Reading time: 4 min
When energy company Lempeä Lämpö set out to modernize its geospatial information system, it chose Elomatic as its partner and implemented the GroundWork platform. The new system’s flexibility has made further development seamless, while significantly enhancing safety.
Insight: What solutions are being developed in your field to improve employee safety?
Reading time: 5 min
Employee safety is a multifaceted issue – and our experts approach it from different perspectives. Miia Manninen notes that the circular economy brings new risks, especially in chemical and occupational safety. Safer, bio-based alternatives offer part of the solution. Marja Salenius-Ranki emphasizes the importance of psychosocial safety at work. Ville Ottelin highlights the role of digital solutions in reducing information overload. He also points out that minimizing unplanned shutdowns not only improves efficiency but reduces the time operators spend in hazardous areas.
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