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Year 2017, Volume: 6 Issue: 4, 375 - 385, 30.12.2017
https://doi.org/10.17261/Pressacademia.2017.770

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ANALYSIS OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY DATA BETWEEN 2003 -2015 IN TURKEY

Year 2017, Volume: 6 Issue: 4, 375 - 385, 30.12.2017
https://doi.org/10.17261/Pressacademia.2017.770

Abstract

Purpose -  The aim of
this study was to analyse the officially recorded data of Turkey on
occupational accidents by covering various kinds of data between the years 2003
- 2015. By this study a view is aimed to be taken over Turkey’s behaviour on
occupational health and safety.  Methodology –  In this study, the statistical yearbook
of the Social Security Institution (SSI) of the Republic of Turkey has been
used as a data source. These data are arranged yearly and the trend is
evaluated.   

Findings- The number of occupational accidents had fluctuations
as increases and decreases between the years 2003-2012. After the year 2012,
the number of occupational and fatal accidents had increased more than twice.
The occupational accidents have occurred at the highest rates in the most
populated and industrialized two cities in Turkey. Economic activities having
the highest percentage of occupational accidents has been determined and
interpretated.





Conclusion- Occupational accidents can be reduced by taking
effective and preventive measures. There are some tasks that should be
fulfilled in order to create a secure work place by employers and employees.
Employers should apply occupational health and safety legislation and take
preventative measures and train the employers regularly against work related
accidents. Furthermore, employees should be conscious and careful about the
accidents and fulfill their obligations regarding to work safety while working.
Public institutions should work more on creating a secure work place and
creating a culture of work safety.
         

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  • Pavlic M., Likar B., Pavlic A., Markic M. (2011). Managing occupational injuries recorded in Slovenia from 1948 to 2008. Safety Science. 49, 834-842.
  • Turkkan A., Pala K., (2016). Trends in occupational injuries and fatality in Turkey. International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomic. 22:4, 457-462.
  • Unsar S., Sut N. (2009). General assessment of the occupational accident that occurred in turkey between the years 2000 and 2005. Safety Science. 47, 614-619.
  • Burt C. (2015) New Employee Safety: Risk Factors and Management Strategies. Springer International Publishing. 163.
  • Macedo C., Silva L. (2005). Analysis of occupational accidents in Portugal between 1992 and 2001. Safety Science. 43, 269-286.
  • Root N. (1981). Injuries at work are fewer among older employee. Monthly Labor Review. 30-34.
  • Ceylan H. (2015). The hidden problem of Turkish occupational health and safety system: occupational disease. Journal of Environmental Science, Computer Science and Engineering & Technology. 4, 0188-0206.
  • HAS, the Health and Safety Authority. (2013) Summary of Injury, Illness and Fatality Statistics 2011 – 2012. ISBN No: 978-1-84496-182-5.
  • Ceylan H., (2012). Analysis of occupational accidents according to the sector in Turkey. Gazi University Journal of Science. 25(4), 909-918.
  • Yranheikki E., Savolainnen H. (2000). Special international report: occupational safety and health in Finland. Journal of Safety Research. 31(4), 177-183.
  • O’Toole M. (2000). The relationship between employee’ perception of safety and organization culture. Journal of Safety Research. 33, 231- 243.
  • Koradecka D., Dryzek H. (2001). Occupational Safety and Health in Poland. Journal of Safety Research. 32, 187-208.
  • http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics- explained/index.php/Accidents_at_work_statistics#Main_statistical_findings
  • http://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---dgreports/---stat/documents/publication/wcms_220535.pdf.
  • http://www.ab.gov.tr/files/ardb/evt/2_turkiye_ab_iliskileri/2_2_adaylik_sureci/2_2_8_diger/tckb_sege_2013.pdf.
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Muge Ensari Ozay

Selden Coskun This is me

Publication Date December 30, 2017
Published in Issue Year 2017 Volume: 6 Issue: 4

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APA Ensari Ozay, M., & Coskun, S. (2017). ANALYSIS OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY DATA BETWEEN 2003 -2015 IN TURKEY. Journal of Business Economics and Finance, 6(4), 375-385. https://doi.org/10.17261/Pressacademia.2017.770

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