Description
Briefing training for the work safety card (distance learning)
The refresher training for the work safety card provides official qualification Centre for Occupational Safety (TTK) issues a work safety card. Work safety cards are important in many sectors in Finland. Training is provided in a distance learning format in Kotka, Lahti, Lappeenranta, Mikkeli, and dozens of other cities across Finland.
In short:
- Issuing authority: Occupational Safety and Health Centre (TTK), card valid for 5 years
- Implementation: in-person instruction, one training day
- Includes: course materials, work safety booklet, mobile card, and registration to the Occupational Safety Card register system
- Requirement: the previous card must be valid at the time of participation
- The experiment is repeated: possible twice
What does the training include?
The training day provides basic information on, among other things, the following topics:
- Principles of occupational safety and health in a shared workplace
- Identifying the hazards and workload factors in the work
- Principles of safe and healthy work
- The importance of human activity for occupational safety
At the end of the day, the training-related Work safety card test on the same day. The test includes 27 questions of true/false statements and it can be repeated twice if necessary.
How long is the work safety card valid for?
Anyone who has participated in the training will Finnish Safety and Health Centre (TTK) an electronic mobile card issued by the institution, valid for five years. The mobile card will be activated immediately after the approved course completion and will serve as the same certificate of completion of the course.
What is included in the price of the work safety card?
The price includes:
- Course refreshments (afternoon coffee and cake)
- Safety at work booklet (in addition to Finnish, if necessary, a plain-language or other language version to support training)
- Registration to the Occupational Safety Card register system
- Electronic mobile card
- Certificate of education, if applicable
How do I register for the refresher training?
- Choose the date and location that suits you from the calendar
- Enter the number of your current, valid card in the ”Current card number” field”
- Fill in the participant details — you can add more participants at once
- Add more participants to the shopping cart and go to checkout
- Fill in the billing information
Attention! The previous card must be valid in order for you to participate in the refresher training. If the card is expired, you need a full basic training, either near or as a webinar training.
Can I buy the training for another person?
Yes. You can purchase the safety card course for another person by adding the participant's details under the selected training. You can register more than one person at once or divide them into different days and different training sessions. The customer's details and payment methods are listed on the checkout page.
Is it worth introducing an electronic mobile card?
We recommend taking mobile card In use. The electronic safety card is just as valid as the plastic card, and from it you can see all the card's information, such as the card number. The Safety and Health Centre phased out the plastic cards at the beginning of 2025. The plastic card was replaced by an electronic safety card search system, from which
What if the work safety card is lost?
Instead of a lost or broken card, you can order a new one either From the Occupational Safety and Health Center or From the card information service.
Is it possible to order the training for my own team as well?
Yes. In addition to open training courses, we also offer custom-made courses throughout Finland. In addition to Finnish, it is possible to hold custom-made courses in other languages as well.
For more information about subscription courses, please contact:
- By email: toimisto@turvallisuusopisto.fi
- By phone: 010 231 8382
Request a quote for subscription training
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What is the Occupational Safety Card refresher training?
The refresher training for the Safety at Work card is a 4-hour shortened training approved by the Safety and Health at Work Centre (TTK), which allows you to renew a previously completed training. still valid Työturvallisuuskortti® for the next five years. The training is covered in detail in four lessons, and finally an electronic safety at work test is taken.
Can I participate in the refresher training if my card has already expired?
You cannot — participation in refresher training requires that the previous Työturvallisuuskortti® is still valid on the training day. If the card has expired, you must complete the full-day (7-hour) Työturvallisuuskortti training again either as a short-term training or in a webinar. Check the validity of your card in advance, for example From the Korttitieto.fi service or from the work safety card search system.
How long does the refresher training take?
The duration of the refresher training is approximately 4 hours, in addition to which approximately 5–15 minutes of an electronic final exam is administered. The training can be conducted, for example, in the morning from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. or in the afternoon from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., including the exam.
How does the webinar work in practice?
The webinar is conducted in real time with the instructor leading the session, typically via Google Meet in a browser — no separate program needs to be installed on the computer. The participation link will be sent to the email address no later than the day before the training. Each participant needs their own device with a working camera, microphone, and internet connection; the same connection cannot be shared by more than one participant.
How long is the Work Safety Card valid after renewal?
Once you have successfully completed the refresher training, the card will be valid for a further five (5) years, calculated from the date of the successful completion. The validity period is indicated on the electronic card with a month accuracy.
Will I receive a physical card after the training?
The card will no longer be printed automatically with the course price included — the qualification information will be transferred to an electronic one maintained by the Occupational Safety and Health Centre. Job safety card search. After the approved transaction, you will receive an electronic mobile card In the Korttitieto.fi service, Typically, they are delivered the very next day after the training. However, if you wish, you can order a printed plastic card for yourself at your own expense. Card information service throughout.
What do I need to do when registering for the refresher training?
You will need the number of your current valid Occupational Safety Card — it will be checked during registration to ensure your right to participate. If you do not know your card number or it has been lost, you can find out in advance Job safety card search or From the card information service.
Can the refresher training be completed entirely independently online without a trainer?
No. Safety card training or its repetition cannot be completed as independent online learning. The training is always conducted by a trainer approved by TTK in real time, but participation can be done remotely, for example from one's workplace or from home.
Can the refresher training for the work safety card be taken if the previous card was issued by another organization?
You cannot. You can only participate in the refresher training for the work safety card if the previous work safety card was issued by the work safety center.
Is the training available in English as well?
Yes — the training is also available in English (”Occupational Safety Card Refresher Training – webinar”), with the same content and qualifications as the Finnish refresher training. In addition to English, you can also complete the training in in Swedish, in Ukrainian, in Russian, In German, Romanian, or Chinese.
What if I don't pass the final exam?
If you do not pass the exam on the first attempt, you have the option to take two retakes. The second attempt will be held at the end of the final exam.
What if I have learning difficulties or am of immigrant background — can I still take the test?
Yes, you can. If a written test feels challenging due to, for example, learning difficulties, dyslexia, or language skills, you can discuss the matter with the trainer in private during identity verification or during a break. The trainer can then take the test with you orally.
Is rehearsal training suitable for all industries?
Yes. The Työturvallisuuskortti® is an industry-independent, nationwide qualification developed by Finnish industrial companies in collaboration with labour market organizations, the insurance sector, and educational organizations. It is widely required, especially in shared workplaces such as industrial, construction, and maintenance sites.
Can the refresher training be ordered for a whole work group at once?
Yes, refresher training can also be organized as a group training, in which all participants complete the training and exam in the same webinar. This is a cost-effective solution when there are multiple renewal cards at the same time.
Is the refresher training useful for continuing professional education (for drivers)?
No — The refresher training for the Work Safety Card cannot be included in the continued professional development of the driver’s professional qualification. The professional qualification mark can only be obtained from the full-day (7 h) Work Safety Card training.




