Research Article

A Study on the Importance of Factors Effecting the Occupational Safety Performance

Volume: 38 Number: 4 December 1, 2025
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A Study on the Importance of Factors Effecting the Occupational Safety Performance

Abstract

In contemporary workplaces, organizational safety is not just a regulatory obligation but a critical determinant of sustainable success. With the evolving technological advancements in industries, understanding the factors that influence occupational safety becomes paramount. This study examines the multifaceted structure of occupational safety criteria, recognizing its importance in ensuring not only the physical well-being of workers but also the organizational resilience. Utilizing the Interval-Valued Picture Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (IVPF-AHP) method, this research aims to prioritize the most crucial factors influencing safety performance. Through a comprehensive analysis of 20 sub-criteria under five main categories — Organization, Safety Climate, Regulatory Characteristics, Workplace Environment, and Individual Characteristics — the study reveals insights into the nuanced interplay of organizational, managerial, and individual factors that shape safety outcomes. The findings underscore the prominence of factors such as Workload Pressure, Management and Supervisor Commitment to Safety, Sanctions and Auditing, Number of Subcontractors, and Equipment Conditions in enhancing safety performance.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Multiple Criteria Decision Making

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

October 17, 2025

Publication Date

December 1, 2025

Submission Date

June 14, 2024

Acceptance Date

August 11, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 38 Number: 4

APA
Gümüştaş, C., Haktanır Aktaş, E., Temur, G. T., & Beşkese, A. (2025). A Study on the Importance of Factors Effecting the Occupational Safety Performance. Gazi University Journal of Science, 38(4), 1968-1998. https://doi.org/10.35378/gujs.1501298
AMA
1.Gümüştaş C, Haktanır Aktaş E, Temur GT, Beşkese A. A Study on the Importance of Factors Effecting the Occupational Safety Performance. Gazi University Journal of Science. 2025;38(4):1968-1998. doi:10.35378/gujs.1501298
Chicago
Gümüştaş, Cihangir, Elif Haktanır Aktaş, Gül Tekin Temur, and Ahmet Beşkese. 2025. “A Study on the Importance of Factors Effecting the Occupational Safety Performance”. Gazi University Journal of Science 38 (4): 1968-98. https://doi.org/10.35378/gujs.1501298.
EndNote
Gümüştaş C, Haktanır Aktaş E, Temur GT, Beşkese A (December 1, 2025) A Study on the Importance of Factors Effecting the Occupational Safety Performance. Gazi University Journal of Science 38 4 1968–1998.
IEEE
[1]C. Gümüştaş, E. Haktanır Aktaş, G. T. Temur, and A. Beşkese, “A Study on the Importance of Factors Effecting the Occupational Safety Performance”, Gazi University Journal of Science, vol. 38, no. 4, pp. 1968–1998, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.35378/gujs.1501298.
ISNAD
Gümüştaş, Cihangir - Haktanır Aktaş, Elif - Temur, Gül Tekin - Beşkese, Ahmet. “A Study on the Importance of Factors Effecting the Occupational Safety Performance”. Gazi University Journal of Science 38/4 (December 1, 2025): 1968-1998. https://doi.org/10.35378/gujs.1501298.
JAMA
1.Gümüştaş C, Haktanır Aktaş E, Temur GT, Beşkese A. A Study on the Importance of Factors Effecting the Occupational Safety Performance. Gazi University Journal of Science. 2025;38:1968–1998.
MLA
Gümüştaş, Cihangir, et al. “A Study on the Importance of Factors Effecting the Occupational Safety Performance”. Gazi University Journal of Science, vol. 38, no. 4, Dec. 2025, pp. 1968-9, doi:10.35378/gujs.1501298.
Vancouver
1.Cihangir Gümüştaş, Elif Haktanır Aktaş, Gül Tekin Temur, Ahmet Beşkese. A Study on the Importance of Factors Effecting the Occupational Safety Performance. Gazi University Journal of Science. 2025 Dec. 1;38(4):1968-9. doi:10.35378/gujs.1501298