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Finnish Safety Authority Warns Cement Fiber Balcony Railings Are Unsafe

Finland's Safety Investigation Authority (Otkes) has stated that cement fiber boards used in balcony railings do not provide adequate protection against falls, following a fatal incident last September where a woman fell from a balcony in Hietalahti, Helsinki.

21 May, 13:23 — 21 May, 13:23
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yle-newsHigh80d ago

Safety authority warns fibre cement balcony panels pose fall risk

A woman died in Helsinki last autumn after falling from a balcony outfitted with the panels.

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yle-uutiset21 May, 10:12First to report

Otkes: Parvekekaiteiden sementtikuituiset levyt eivät suojaa putoamiselta

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yle-news21 May, 13:23Latest update

Safety authority warns fibre cement balcony panels pose fall risk

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