Research Article

Comparison of Risk Assessment Methods within the Scope of Occupational Safety in the Construction Sector

Number: 18 April 15, 2020
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Comparison of Risk Assessment Methods within the Scope of Occupational Safety in the Construction Sector

Abstract

Occupational health and safety (OHS) history dates back to ancient human history due to a decrease the occupational accidents and diseases. Human is obliged to do work in order to sustain life. The works in general consist of the works done with body strength. OHS is a basis to reduce occupational accidents in an acceptable level, and it covers employee health, safety, and welfare in the workplace. There are certain or uncertain risks in terms of workplace structure and location. OHS investigates the actions to be taken to minimize these risks on the basis of workplace safety. Workers exposed to occupational hazards have a higher risk of developing work-related illnesses and injuries. Risk assessment is one of the most important structures in terms of identifying and evaluating the risks to which the employee and employer are exposed. Comparisons of risk assessment methods, which are divided into two categories as quantitative and qualitative, in the scope of occupational health and safety and the detailed analysis of the study, the differences between the methodologies have been revealed and accordingly, the and the necessary applications have been put forward. Occupational safety risk assessment is mandatory for the implementation of risk control in the workplace, professional activities and protection of worker health. The employer can carry out this work in-house or by taking external services. The aim of this study is to compare the risk assessment methods used in the analysis of hazards and risks that may arise in terms of occupational health and safety and to evaluate their effectiveness in determining the measures to be taken as a result.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Engineering

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

April 15, 2020

Submission Date

January 6, 2020

Acceptance Date

February 23, 2020

Published in Issue

Year 2020 Number: 18

APA
Ak, M. F. (2020). Comparison of Risk Assessment Methods within the Scope of Occupational Safety in the Construction Sector. Avrupa Bilim Ve Teknoloji Dergisi, 18, 272-282. https://doi.org/10.31590/ejosat.670906
AMA
1.Ak MF. Comparison of Risk Assessment Methods within the Scope of Occupational Safety in the Construction Sector. EJOSAT. 2020;(18):272-282. doi:10.31590/ejosat.670906
Chicago
Ak, Muhammet Fatih. 2020. “Comparison of Risk Assessment Methods Within the Scope of Occupational Safety in the Construction Sector”. Avrupa Bilim Ve Teknoloji Dergisi, nos. 18: 272-82. https://doi.org/10.31590/ejosat.670906.
EndNote
Ak MF (April 1, 2020) Comparison of Risk Assessment Methods within the Scope of Occupational Safety in the Construction Sector. Avrupa Bilim ve Teknoloji Dergisi 18 272–282.
IEEE
[1]M. F. Ak, “Comparison of Risk Assessment Methods within the Scope of Occupational Safety in the Construction Sector”, EJOSAT, no. 18, pp. 272–282, Apr. 2020, doi: 10.31590/ejosat.670906.
ISNAD
Ak, Muhammet Fatih. “Comparison of Risk Assessment Methods Within the Scope of Occupational Safety in the Construction Sector”. Avrupa Bilim ve Teknoloji Dergisi. 18 (April 1, 2020): 272-282. https://doi.org/10.31590/ejosat.670906.
JAMA
1.Ak MF. Comparison of Risk Assessment Methods within the Scope of Occupational Safety in the Construction Sector. EJOSAT. 2020;:272–282.
MLA
Ak, Muhammet Fatih. “Comparison of Risk Assessment Methods Within the Scope of Occupational Safety in the Construction Sector”. Avrupa Bilim Ve Teknoloji Dergisi, no. 18, Apr. 2020, pp. 272-8, doi:10.31590/ejosat.670906.
Vancouver
1.Muhammet Fatih Ak. Comparison of Risk Assessment Methods within the Scope of Occupational Safety in the Construction Sector. EJOSAT. 2020 Apr. 1;(18):272-8. doi:10.31590/ejosat.670906

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