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Accidents at work

accidents at work occupational accidents

Employers are responsible for ensuring their employees safety at work. Nevertheless, accidents happen and employees might suffer injuries. In the worst case, an accident can be fatal.

Statistics on registered accidents at work is provided by Labour Inspectorate. Their statistics provide following data.

  • Number of registered accidents at work by economic activity and county
  • Number of fatal accidents at work

The increase in the number of accidents at work partially indicates that more accidents are reported. However, many accidents, primarily minor ones, are still not officially registered. In order to assess safety at work, Statistics Estonia also monitors the estimated total number of accidents at work resulting in more than 3 days absence from work, which is obtained by comparing registered accidents to the data of the Labour Force Survey.

Collecting data on occupational accidents and thereby supporting legislation and government’s decisions is important for ensuring a safer working environment.

Number of registered accidents at work resulting in more than 3 days absence from work 2,764
-13.1%
2023
Tabel TKA05
Estimated number of accidents at work resulting in more than 3 days absence from work 5,242
-3.8%
2023
Tabel TKA05
Reporting rate of accidents at work 52.7 %
2023
Tabel TKA05
Number of registered accidents at work resulting in more than 3 days absence from work by sex | 2012–2023
Source data in the statistical database: TKA05
See also
Work life quality

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