Preparedness for radiation hazards

Although the likelihood of a serious radiation hazard situation in Finland is small, preparations have been made, as an accident cannot be completely ruled out. The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) maintains preparedness for abnormal radiation situations and receives all radiation-related notifications at all times of the day.

The use of Olkiluoto nuclear power plant's third unit has been safe during the operating period before its first annual maintenance, writes oversight manager Essi Vanhanen in a blog post published on the website of the Radiation Safety Authority (STUK).

OL3, the newest nuclear power plant unit of Teollisuuden Voima (TVO), has been in commercial operation and produced electricity for almost a year, and the first period of operation before service has now ended. The plant's first annual maintenance began on 2 March.