International Journal of Engineering and Innovative Research

Yazarlar: Tuba GÜRSOY, Ahmet KABUL

Konular:Mühendislik

Anahtar Kelimeler:İş sağlığı ve güvenliği

Özet: The social and economic developments that have occurred in the last century point to the need to improve working conditions. The construction sector is rapidly developing to meet the needs of the ever-growing population and has thus become one of the most significant sectors of national economies in terms of added value and employment. There is a significantly high rate of occupational accidents in the construction sector, for different reasons such as the increase in the employment rate in this sector, the differences between every project, and the necessity for different occupational branches to work collaboratively. The injuries and deaths resulting from occupational accidents have brought attention to the issue of occupational health and safety in this sector. This study evaluated occupational accidents in the construction sector and assessed victims’ educational and health status, age group, experience, and knowledge of occupational safety through questionnaires administered to determine the effect and significance of occupational health and safety training for employees in the construction sector. In addition, this study analyzed the questionnaire results, evaluated the empirical findings obtained after the analysis of demographic and sociocultural characteristics and occupational accidents, and aimed to ensure that necessary precautions for preventing such accidents are taken. In addition, crosstabs were created based on occupational health and safety training using the SPSS program to indicate the importance of training for raising employees’ awareness of occupational health and safety issues. When employees’ awareness of occupational safety is raised, the rate of occupational accidents and diseases will be minimized, and their economic burden on employees and the national economy will be reduced.

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