JAKE Rakennus
Safety first – site safety reinforced with a safety expert

Caption: Protect’s Safety and Quality Specialist Pirre Laitala and JAKE Rakennus Production Manager Ville Ollila at the JAKE Rakennus construction site

JAKE Rakennus Bygg Oy is a family business that has been operating in the Ostrobothnia region for twenty years. The company specialises in high-quality and healthy buildings and serves a wide range of industrial and public sector clients. With a focus on sustainable construction and energy-efficient solutions, Jake-Rakennus has established itself as a pioneer in sustainable construction.

Safety has always been an important part of the construction industry, but JAKE The building wanted to develop more systematic safety practices. The need to strengthen and harmonise the safety culture at the sites emerged, especially with the expansion to the Vaasa area. This led to cooperation Protect’s safety expert with the were used to jointly develop site safety.   Caption: JAKE Construction – Lagmansgården School and Residential Home Construction Site, Pietarsaari

JAKE The building already had a strong safety foundation, but the company wanted to bring in more expertise and practical approaches to risk management. The aim was to reduce risks and accidents on site and to ensure that safety was not just an obligation, but an integral part of the company’s everyday life at every stage of the process.

“We wanted a partner who would get to know the staff and the operators in the area and who would make the cooperation smooth, building a strong foundation for future projects,” Ville Ollila, Production Manager at JAKE Construction says.

 

Protect’s safety expert was tasked to support JAKE Building in developing a safety culture. The cooperation started with a comprehensive safety mapping, which reviewed the current situation on the sites, identified strengths and identified areas for improvement. The safety training sessions then covered risk factors and how to prevent them.

At the same time, the following was carried out: site-specific safety inspections and TR measurements, which assessed the actual safety situation. Based on these assessments, specific recommendations were made regarding necessary improvements.

“In addition, risk management processes were updated so that potential incidents can be identified and prevented before they occur,” Ollila adds.

For JAKE Building, it was important that safety thinking was not just the responsibility of the management, but that it became part of the everyday life of the whole organisation, a lasting change in attitude towards safety throughout the organisation. With the help of Protect’s safety expert, employees and supervisors were given clear instructions on how to take safety into account in their daily work.  

“The effects of the cooperation were quickly visible on the construction sites,”says Ollila.

With the support of Protect’s safety expert, employees became more safety consciousand started to actively identify and report potential risks. Safety became a common issue on the site.

The improved safety culture also contributed to the efficiency of the site. With clear safety practices in place on the sites, work went smoothly without unnecessary interruptions. It also ensured that all regulatory requirements were met, reducing administrative burden and the stress associated with inspections.

In the experience of JAKE Building, the development of safety practices also brought new benefits to subcontractor cooperation. By harmonising the practices of the sites, cooperation with partners became smoother and more efficient. Clear rules created a safer framework for everyone working on the site.

JAKE Building sees safety not just as a single project, but as an ongoing development.The safety culture created with the help of Protect’s safety expert is now an established part of the company’s operations, but the progress does not stop there.

The safety expert compiled a report on the project, in which he listed the ideas for further work. JAKE Construction wants to ensure that safety practices are kept up to date and constantly evolve to meet the changing challenges of the working environment.

“With the help of a Protectin expert, we were able to take our safety culture to a new level. Safety is now a genuine part of our daily routine, and our job sites are running more smoothly and are safer than ever,” says Ollila.

JAKE Building and Protect’s safety expert This collaboration demonstrates that when a long-term commitment is made to safety, the effects are evident throughout the company’s operations. A well-organized safety culture not only reduces accidents but also improves working conditions, increases efficiency, and strengthens the company’s reputation as a responsible business.

“We also want to be a pioneer in workplace safety, and collaborating with an expert makes that possible. This isn’t just project-specific work; it’s part of our ongoing development,” Ollila sums up.

 

Protect’s services include a safety expert service, but also a more comprehensive safety coordinator service for construction sites. Contact us and let’s work together to identify your company’s needs for future projects or to make everyday safety at work smoother.

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