Safe Experiences at Tampere Hall
It is a matter close to our hearts to ensure the safety and equality of our customers, performers, partners, and employees.
Principles of a safer space
The premises of Tampere Hall adhere to the equality and non-discrimination laws in force in Finland, which are enacted to ensure the safety and integrity of every individual, regardless of origin, ethnic background, age, gender identity, gender expression, health condition, or illness.
We do not tolerate any form of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. Everyone is welcome at Tampere Hall just as they are.
The requirement for equality applies to Tampere-talo Groups employees, partners, event performers, and participants alike. Read more about an equal Tampere Hall here.
We promise—will you promise too?
- Give everyone the opportunity to speak and be heard.
- Respect each person’s personal physical and mental space as well as their privacy.
- Refrain from making assumptions based on someone’s appearance or behavior.
- Listen and learn by openly embracing new topics, people, and perspectives.
- Apologize for any intentional or unintentional harm caused to others.
Eliminate harassment, discrimination, and inappropriate behavior
Harassment is a form of discrimination as defined by the Equality Act and the Non-Discrimination Act. Harassment and discrimination can also occur in situations where the person experiencing it does not recognize it as such.
Harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior can include, for example:
- Verbal, non-verbal, or physical harassment or other inappropriate behavior that harms or threatens an individual’s health.
- Conduct that creates a threatening, hostile, demeaning, humiliating, or distressing environment.
- Sexual unwanted behavior that infringes upon a person’s mental or physical integrity or sexual autonomy.
- Unwanted behavior related to a person’s gender, gender identity, or gender expression that is not of a sexual nature but intentionally or effectively violates another person’s mental or physical integrity.
- Unwanted comments related to a person’s age, appearance, or skin color.
What to do if you witness or experience harassment at Tampere Hall:
- Inform the harasser that you do not accept their behavior. Ask the person being harassed what they would like to be done.
- Seek assistance from others present and leave the situation if necessary.
- Report the incident to Tampere Hall’s harassment contact person or other staff members.
- Contact authorities if necessary.
Tampere Hall’s harassment contact person is:
Liisa Lindström-Varis
HR and IT Director
+358 3 243 4199
liisa.lindstrom-varis@tampere-talo.fi
Safety in the Hall
Security Business License
Tampere Hall holds a security business license issued by the National Police Board, which authorizes us to provide security guard services, crowd control, and protective services throughout Finland.
The service and security department at Tampere Hall consists of security professionals. All of our on-duty custodians have received training in crowd control or security guarding.
Health and Safety
Tampere Hall adheres to and follows the general hygiene and safety practices set by authorities. We ensure the safety of our customers, artists, performers, and staff. Additionally, our company voluntarily follows a separate health and safety plan, which has been approved by the authorities.
- Please do not attend events if you feel unwell.
- Allow sufficient time for arrival and departure to avoid peak congestion.
- Maintain good hand and cough hygiene and prefer card payments. Tampere Hall has numerous hand sanitizer stations and handwashing facilities.
- Remember to keep a sufficient distance from others. Pay attention to maintaining distance, especially while queuing.
- You may use a face mask at events based on your discretion.