Occupational safety and health in North Cyprus: Evaluation of risk assessment

Işık, Işıl Nurdan; Atasoylu, Emine

doi:10.1016/j.ssci.2016.12.020

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“…Also, the results indicate that taking work-related training courses has a significant role in reducing occupational accidents (13). It is not surprising that awareness can play an effective role in modifying the behavior of individuals (14,15).…”

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Semi-Quantitative Risk Assessment of Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Health Center Laboratories (Case Study)

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Background: It is generally accepted that laboratory staff are often exposed to chemical risks in various ways. Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the occupational exposure risk assessment from chemical substances utilized in the laboratories of health centers at Shahroud University of Medical Sciences in 2016-2017. Methods: The method used in this study was based on the methodology presented by the Department of Occupational Safety and Health-Ministry of Human Resources (DOSH). Also, descriptive statistics, as well as the chi-square statistical tests were used to examine the relationship between occupational incidents and independent variables. Results: Approximately 19.81% of the studied laboratories had a significant exposure risk such that 6.6% of laboratories had a very high-risk level and 13.21% had a high-risk level. The most dangerous substance was Formalin 10% solution (Formaldehyde solution). The lowest risks were accredited to the endocrinology and serology laboratory. Conclusions: It is recommended that hazardous chemicals (risk rating = 4 or 5) specifications be determined on a specific form. This form can include the chemical name, the chemical composition, the name of the test, which may use the specified chemical substance, the TLV values, and instructions for using the chemicals and the places where the chemicals are stored and maintained. Finally, the necessary training is provided on employee risk management. Also, it is recommended to work under ventilation hood and use of appropriate PPE.

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Semi-Quantitative Risk Assessment of Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Health Center Laboratories (Case Study)

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“…Workplace design in manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries faces many problems such as low productivity (Hermawati, Lawson & Sutarto, 2014), inadequate workspace conditions (Hermawati et al, 2014), high safety and health risks (Agumba & Haupt, 2012;Işık & Atasoylu, 2017;Reinhold, Järvis & Tint, 2015;Sinclair, Cunningham & Schulte, 2013;Wang, Mei, Liu & Zhang, 2018) and high material handling costs (Mufti, Ikhsan & Putri, 2019;Trisusanto, Bariyah & Kristanto, 2020). This study examines workplace design frameworks in the manufacturing industry and evaluates their compliance with the characteristics of manufacturing SMEs in developing countries, particularly Indonesia.…”

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Development of workplace design framework for manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises in Indonesia

Herwanto,

Suzianti

2023

JIEM

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Purpose: This study aims to develop a workplace design framework suitable for manufacturing SMEs in developing countries, particularly in Indonesia, as a guide for manufacturing SME managers.Design/methodology/approach: The development of workplace design framework in this study was initiated by reviewing the literature on the methodology or framework of workplace design in the manufacturing industry. The methodology or framework of workplace design was then analysed and evaluated based on the characteristics of SMEs to determine the possibility of its implementation in Indonesian manufacturing SMEs. Based on the analysis and evaluation results, a workplace design framework then proposed to assist SME managers in designing their workplaces.Findings: Two of the five workplace design frameworks introduced by previous researchers have many conformities with the characteristics of manufacturing SMEs in Indonesia and can be implemented with minor adjustments. Finally, a workplace design framework has been developt and proposed to assist managers of manufacturing SMEs in Indonesia in designing their workplaces.Research limitations/implications: This study offers a workplace design framework that can be applied by managers of manufacturing SMEs in designing their workplaces to obtain a safe, healthy and productive workplace.Originality/value: This study is the first in developing a workplace design framework for manufacturing SMEs in developing countries, particularly Indonesia. The results of this study will be able to assist manufacturing SME managers in designing their workplaces.

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“…According to data from the North Cyprus Ministry of Labor and Social Security, there is a growing number of occupational accidents. The construction industry has been identified as being in need of attention with the highest number of occupational injuries including fatalities in the last 10 years [12]. Falling from height is found to be the major reason for most fatal construction accidents in North Cyprus, as it also is worldwide [13].…”

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A Fuzzy Risk Assessment Model for Small Scale Construction Work

Topal

Atasoylu

2022

Sustainability

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Occupational risk assessment is important for providing employees with a safe and healthy work environment. When compared with other industries, the construction industry poses a higher risk for accidents due to the variety and complexity of skills required for different types of work in the sector. Small-sized construction sites have a higher risk of occupational injury. Countries without occupational safety and health (OSH) enforcement pose an additional risk increasing the need of an effective and easy-to-apply risk assessment approach. This research aims to develop and study an easy to apply risk assessment model for small-scale construction sites. The method includes opinions from experts on safety, checklists to estimate the possibility of occurrence of accidents, the identification of current site-specific safety levels, the severity of risk, and safety barriers. The model uses both historical data and fuzzy approaches to calculate risk level and was applied to four different construction sites in North Cyprus. Results reveal the risk level for each accident type and the aggregate safety level of the construction sites. Falling from height was identified as the most common accident type with the highest risk level. This study contributes to the development of sustainable OSH management systems for construction companies by highlighting the measures that must be taken to reduce occupational accidents.

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Occupational safety and health in North Cyprus: Evaluation of risk assessment

Cited by 18 publications

References 7 publications

Semi-Quantitative Risk Assessment of Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Health Center Laboratories (Case Study)

Semi-Quantitative Risk Assessment of Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Health Center Laboratories (Case Study)

Development of workplace design framework for manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises in Indonesia

A Fuzzy Risk Assessment Model for Small Scale Construction Work

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