tööõnnetus
A tööõnnetus, or workplace accident, refers to an incident that occurs during work or in connection with work, which causes damage to health or death. This definition is generally consistent across many legal systems, including Estonia, where the term originates.
Key elements of a tööõnnetus typically include that the incident must happen during the performance of work
Reporting and investigating tööõnnetus are crucial steps. Employers are usually obligated to record and report workplace
Compensation and support for victims of a tööõnnetus are also important aspects. This may involve sickness