Ohutustehniliste

Ohutustehniliste is an Estonian term used in technical and safety literature to describe safety-oriented engineering measures, technologies, and systems. The form ohutustehniliste is the genitive plural of the adjective or noun that combines safety (ohutus) with technical (tehniline/tehnilised) meaning. In practice, the phrase is used to refer to safety-focused engineering solutions or measures, such as ohutustehnilised meetmed or ohutustehnilised lahendused, aimed at preventing harm, reducing risk, or limiting consequences in various settings.

Scope and content. Ohutustehniliste encompasses the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of systems intended to ensure safety. This includes hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety-by-design principles, as well as safety instrumentation, machine safety, process safety, protective devices, and emergency or fail-safe systems. The concept intersects with mechanical, electrical, software, and functional safety engineering, as well as occupational safety and environmental protection. It also covers organizational aspects such as safety management, procedures, training, and audits.

Regulatory context and standards. In Estonia and the broader European context, ohutustehniliste measures are guided by national regulations aligned with EU safety directives and corresponding standards. Relevant frameworks commonly cited in industry include EN ISO 13849-1, ISO 12100, IEC 61508/61511, and sector-specific requirements for machinery, electrical systems, and process safety. Compliance is typically demonstrated through design documentation, conformity assessment, risk reduction measures, and ongoing safety management.

Usage and fields. The concept is applied across manufacturing, construction, energy, transportation, healthcare, and other sectors where risk to people, property, or the environment must be managed through engineered safety solutions.