ohutuseta

Ohutuseta is an Estonian term that translates roughly as “without safety” or “unsafe.” It functions as an adjective used to describe conditions, actions, or objects that do not incorporate or lack safety measures, protections, or safeguards. In practical use, ohutuseta can appear in discussions about work, public spaces, or product design to flag elevated risk due to missing precautions. For example, a process carried out without protective equipment or without risk controls could be described as conducted ohutuseta.

Etymology and usage notes: the word is formed from the noun ohutus (safety) with the derivational suffix -eta, which denotes the absence of something. This construction mirrors other Estonian formations meaning “without.” Ohutuseta is more likely to be encountered in context-specific language, such as safety reporting, journalism, or technical discussions, and may appear as part of broader phrases like ohutuseta töö (work without safety) or ohutuseta olukord (unsafe situation). It is not widely listed as a standard entry in major Estonian dictionaries, and its usage can be somewhat informal or context-dependent. Some writers prefer more explicit formulations to avoid ambiguity, such as phrases describing the lack of specific safety measures.

See also: ohutus (safety); tööohutus (occupational safety); töökaitse (workplace safety); riskianalüüs (risk assessment).