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For more information on occupational accident insurance, you can find, for example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvl.fi\/fi\/tyotapaturmavaukutus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yes, occupational accident insurance is mandatory for all employers in Finland. The employer must take out insurance for all his employees who work in Finland. The insurance covers accidents and occupational diseases caused by the employee at work. Occupational accident insurance is an important part of employee safety and well-being at the workplace. 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