Tapaturmaisessa

Tapaturmaisessa (Finnish for “in an accident”) is a term used mainly in Finnish occupational safety and health law to describe incidents that occur while a person is performing work activities. The concept covers a wide range of events, including falls, crush injuries, exposure to hazardous substances, and mechanical accidents. It is part of the broader field of tapaturmat (workplace accidents) and is regulated by Finnish legislation such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Työturvallisuuslaki).

In practice, tapaturmaisessa incidents are reported to the Finnish Safety and Health Authority (Työsuojeluhallinto) and to employers, who are required to keep detailed accident records. The data collected are used to monitor risk factors, evaluate the effectiveness of safety measures, and identify trends in specific industries. Statistics show that the majority of tapaturmaisessa incidents occur in construction, forestry, and manufacturing, with repetitive strain injuries also common in office settings.

Prevention strategies focus on risk assessment, employee training, personal protective equipment, and engineering controls. Employers have a duty to provide a safe workplace and to implement the “primary, secondary, tertiary” prevention hierarchy. Workers are encouraged to report any near‑misses or unsafe conditions so that tapaturmaisessa can be reduced through continuous improvement of safety systems.