Ohutust

Ohutust is an Estonian noun referring to the state or measure of safety and protection from harm. The term covers physical safety—such as how people are protected from injuries at home, in workplaces, and in public spaces—as well as safety in travel, fire protection, disaster preparedness, and information or data security in digital environments. The word is formed from the adjective ohutu (safe) with the abstract-noun suffix -tus, and ohutust is the genitive or partitive form used in phrases like “tagada ohutust” (to ensure safety).

In policy and administration, ohutust is a central objective of public safety frameworks in Estonia. National authorities such as the Rescue Board (Päästeamet) oversee fire safety and emergency response; the Labour Inspectorate (Tööinspektsioon) monitors occupational safety; product and consumer safety are coordinated through standardization and market-surveillance regimes. Estonia also implements European Union safety directives in areas ranging from workplace safety to consumer goods.

In everyday life, ohutust influences behavior and culture—risk assessment, safety training, signage, and compliance with rules designed to prevent harm. In the digital sphere, safety is increasingly addressed through cyber security measures and data protection practices, with specific terms like küberohutus used for cyber safety.

Overall, ohutust reflects a society’s commitment to preventing harm, reducing risk, and maintaining resilience across homes, workplaces, infrastructure, and digital networks. Note: ohutust is the genitive or partitive form of ohutus.