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Apetit’s operating policy, Code of Conduct and personnel strategy guide the company’s operations in occupational health and safety matters. Safety at work is one of the key themes of Apetit’s personnel strategy. The objective is to build a work environment and organizational culture that enable smooth, safe, and healthy working practices and support work ability as part of everyday leadership.
The key indicators of occupational safety, the accident frequency rate, the number of occupational accidents, occupational safety observations and sickness absences, are monitored regularly The Säkylä frozen foods plant and the Pudasjärvi frozen pizza plant have been granted an ISO 45001 occupational safety certificate.
At Apetit, the risk of occupational accidents is increased by, for example, cold-storage facilities, high noise level in some places, indoor and outdoor forklift and work machinery traffic, the use of machines and knives, potential slipperiness in production facilities and working with chemicals. Production work also involves repetitive movements that may cause musculoskeletal disorders. Apetit seeks to reduce the risk of accidents and illnesses in a proactive manner, especially through appropriate job-specific instructions and personal protective equipment.
All occupational accidents and severe near misses in Apetit Group are investigated internally. On the basis of the investigation, actions are proposed to prevent similar situations from occurring in the future. The Group also improves the prevention of accidents through occupational safety observations and assesses work hazards. In 2025, more than 500 occupational safety observations were made.
In 2025, Apetit’s occupational safety processes were developed further by developing and implementing the hazard assessment process. Forklift safety was improved and a total of 73 drivers were trained in forklift safety at the Säkylä frozen food plant. Monthly safety briefings aimed at the entire personnel began to be systematically documented and monitored.
In 2025, Apetit Group had 12 occupational accidents resulting in at least one day of sick leave. The most typical occupational accidents were falls due to slipping or tripping. Three occupational accidents resulting in absence occurred among subcontractors or other non‑Apetit personnel working at Apetit’s factory sites. In 2025, both the number and frequency of occupational accidents decreased compared to previous years.
Apetit Group has defined occupational safety and health processes, according to which it develops a safe working environment and ensures personnels wellbeing and work and functional ability. Occupational safety and health representatives and shop stewards contribute to the development of occupational safety and health. The entire Group’s personnel are covered by occupational safety and health systems. Apetit purchases occupational health care services from an external service provider.
Apetit’s Säkylä plant and Pudasjärvi frozen pizza factory have ISO45001 certification.