Occupational health and accidents
Health hazards and occupational accidents can be prevented
An employer can prevent health and accident hazards arising from work through systematic work monitoring and with the help of the occupational health care service. If, despite precautions, an employee falls ill because of work or has an accident at work, the occurrence must be investigated and action taken to prevent it from happening again. The occupational safety and health authority must always be notified of serious occupational accidents and occupational diseases. Occupational accident notifications are the responsibility of the employer, while notifications on suspected occupational diseases and work-related illnesses will be submitted by a physician.
The purpose of health examinations is to prevent illnesses and to monitor employees’ health and help them cope at work if their work capacity begins to decline.
Frequently asked questions
- I don’t know what the occupational health care at my workplace covers. What can I do?Occupational health care
- May I consult occupational health care if I fall ill?Occupational health care
