Safety Culture in Turkish Construction Sector: the Case of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMES) in Sakarya and Kocael Counties in Marmara Region - Turkey
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2019
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BGJ Consulting
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This paper is based on a regional study of safety culture in construction sector in Turkey. The research is based on a questionnaire survey. The main emphasis of the research is to map the significance of safety in Small and Medium Enterprises in Construction Sector on a regional basis. About 10% of all the accidents occurring in Turkey are within the construction sites and 32% of this percentage is resulting with loss of human life. Turkey has a high rank in occupational accident statistics in Europe and third worldwide. Health and safety is a costly issue. The costs of a sound health and safety system are considered as an economical burden to the construction projects. In the last 10-15 years, although the industry’s performance has shown a steady long-term improvement, the rates of death and serious injury are still unacceptably high. The industry needs a major culture change towards human life in its projects. The collected regional data is analysed and the results are discussed.
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Akbiyikli, R., Ugur, L.O., Ateş, A., Dikmen, S. Ü., Akbiyikli, B. (2019). Safety Culture in Turkish Construction Sector: the Case of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMES) in Sakarya and Kocael Counties in Marmara Region - Turkey. Journal of Current Construction Issues. CIVIL ENGINEERING PRESENT PROBLEMS, INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS - Circular Economy in Construction Sector: 69-102.