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Practical answers for employers.

Q: When must the first health check take place?

The employer arranges the first health check within four months of the employee starting work (TTOS § 13¹ lg 6). Exception: night workers and employees exposed to biological agents, carcinogens, mutagens, lead or asbestos dust must undergo the health check before starting work (or night work) or before exposure begins (TTOS § 13¹ lg 7). A minor is given a health check at least once a year (TTOS § 13¹ lg 8).

Checklists, calculators and guides for meeting Estonia's occupational-health requirements.
Every statement cites the relevant section of the law, so you can check it yourself.

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Where to start

The first four steps

A practical action plan for organising occupational health. A TT24 tool or guide supports each step.

Sign an occupational health service contract.

Mandatory from your very first employee. The service provider arranges health checks and advises on documentation.

Carry out a workplace risk analysis.

Map the hazards at the workplace and the measures to control them. The TT24 guide shows how to do it step by step.

Refer employees for a health check.

The first health check falls within four months of starting work. The schedule tool shows when each deadline arrives.

Inform employees of the risks in writing.

Employees must be informed of workplace risks in writing. Ready-made forms are in the documents section.

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Tools

Six practical tools

Each one runs locally in your browser. No data is shared with third parties.

01 / Compliance

Checklist

The core occupational-health duties in a single list. Tick off what is done and see at once what is missing.

Open → 02 / Budget

Cost calculator

Enter the number of employees to get an indicative price for the occupational health service. It compares the cost of the service with the potential fine (TTOS § 27-1 - § 27-5 lg 2).

Open → 03 / Assessment

Self-check

Ten questions, an instant result. We show where you are strong and what needs attention.

Open → 04 / Schedule

Schedule

When each duty must be met. Health-check deadlines, risk-analysis review, recurring tasks.

Open → 05 / Documents

Documents and forms

Ten print-ready forms. Risk analysis, notification record, first-aid register, health-check referral.

Open → 06 / Tax-free benefits

Health allowance

Under the Income Tax Act, an employer can reimburse part of an employee's health promotion tax-free. The calculator shows your unused allowance.

Open →

The Labour Inspectorate carries out supervision.

The Labour Inspectorate supervises compliance with occupational-health requirements. The most common gaps in companies are a missing risk analysis, an unsigned occupational-health service contract and uninformed employees.

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€32,000

Maximum fine for a legal person · TTOS § 27-1 - § 27-5 lg 2

Updates

Occupational-health rules change. We keep an eye on them.

We follow the State Gazette (Riigi Teataja), the Labour Inspectorate and the Health Board. Each change gets a date, shows its scope and gives the employer concrete steps.

July 2026

Labour Inspectorate targeted check on personal protective equipment

An Estonia-wide targeted check of personal protective equipment begins in July 2026 on construction sites and hazardous workplaces, generally without prior notice. Employer: an up-to-date risk analysis, issued and working protective equipment, instruction.

Concerns: construction and hazardous workplaces

Read → May 2026

Targeted check: "Working at height"

A preventive targeted check on working at height and fall risk began in May 2026. Employer: a safety plan, guard rails, fall protection, instruction.

Concerns: construction and working at height

Read → In draft

Coming: easing of occupational-health requirements

A deregulation bill is before the Riigikogu (first health check 4→6 months, exemptions for small companies, and more). As of June 2026 it is not in force - the current requirements remain.

Concerns: employers

Read → In force 1 July 2026

Registration of occupational-health service providers changes

From 1 July 2026 providers submit an economic-activity notice instead of a registration application. The impact on employers is small: check that your provider has a valid registration or activity licence.

Concerns: occupational-health service providers

Read →

All updates →

Last reviewed 28 June 2026

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers

Do I have to provide a health check for all employees?

Not for everyone, but for many. A health check is mandatory for employees who are exposed at work to health-damaging factors: noise, vibration, chemical agents, high physical load, display-screen work. Employees under 18, pregnant employees and those working in catering and healthcare are always included.

When must the first health check take place?

The employer arranges the first health check within four months of the employee starting work (TTOS § 13¹ lg 6). Exception: night workers and employees exposed to biological agents, carcinogens, mutagens, lead or asbestos dust must undergo the health check before starting work (or night work) or before exposure begins (TTOS § 13¹ lg 7). A minor is given a health check at least once a year (TTOS § 13¹ lg 8).

Who covers the cost of the health check?

The employer covers all costs of the health check (TTOS § 13). The employee may not pay for the health check or arrange it themselves. The check must take place during working time.

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