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A Content Analysis on Occupational Health and Safety Application and
Research Centers Of Universities
Research and application centers in universities are meeting points for disciplines where
working with different disciplines is inevitable. In addition to the general descriptive
features of 30 centers operating in the field of occupational health and safety, the "activity
areas" item in their regulations were analyzed by content analysis method. The first
center was established in 2009 by Dokuz Eylül University. 83.3% of the centers were
established after the publication of the Occupational Health and Safety Law No. 6331.
While only 16.7% of universities with a center have a doctoral program in the field of
occupational health and safety, 26.7% have occupational health and safety coordinators
in their administrative structures. Maxqda 2022 qualitative data analysis program was used for the coding made in the content analysis. As a result of the study, the main code
with the highest coding is “Research Activities” (f=172), the lower code is “cooperation
with other people, institutions and organizations” (f=81). Occupational health and safety
services that universities, which are accepted as a "workplace", can provide with their
occupational health and safety centers are discussed in every aspect.
Keywords: Occupational Health and Safety, OHS Organization in Universities,
Application and Research Center, Higher Education Institutions.
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Content analysis of the occupational health and safety practice guide in public
universities
Universities are not only institutions that carry out education and research activities, but also workplaces.
Therefore, they have obligations in terms of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation. There are
differences in the implementation of the OHS Law No. 6331 in universities and there are difficulties in
implementation. The OHS Practice Guide in Public Universities has been published to guide universities due to
the different status of their employees, the different organizational structure, and the fact that their units are located
in different campuses. It is expected that the implementation guides published for public institutions and private
enterprises will be in compliance with the legislation. In this study, the relationship between the OHS Practice
Guide in Public Universities and the legal legislation was examined by content analysis method. A coding system
consisting of 2 main codes and 6 subcodes was used for analysis. “Expression with too much content according to the legal regulations” is the expression with the most coding (f=40). While no outdated expressions were found
according to the legal legislation, 18 expressions were coded as "expressions containing legal gaps". Statements
containing legal spaces; It has been observed that the OHS boards and the management are clustered under the
headings of OHS commitment. In the study, the contributions of the guide to the universities were evaluated; Items
that are out of the guideline or that do not have a complete answer in the guideline were opened for discussion.
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Risk Analysis with Fine-Kinney Method in Hotel, Pumice and
Ceramic Businesses
According to the workplace hazard class communique, workplaces are divided into three as less dangerous, dangerous or very
dangerous. When determining the workplace hazard class, the hazard class of the actual work carried out in the workplace is taken into
account. According to the workplace hazard class, employers have duties and responsibilities. One of the responsibilities of the employer
is to make or have a risk analysis done in the workplace. Risk analyzes reveal the current situation of workplaces and identify hazards
and risks. It ensures that corrective and preventive actions are carried out with the control measures specified in the risk analysis. In this
study, risk analysis was carried out in a total of three businesses: hotel, pumice and ceramic. Businesses have been selected to cover all
hazard classes. It has been investigated how the control measures applied depending on the workplace hazard class affect the risks.
Fine-Kinney method was used in risk analysis. Risk analysis results are categorized according to risk factors. Categorized results were
compared and interpreted with data from three enterprises. When the total risk scores before the control measures are compared with
those after the control measures, an improvement of 85.98% for the hotel business, 86.44% for the pumice business and 84.97% for the
ceramic business is achieved. This situation reveals that corrective and preventive actions are as important as workplace hazard class.
By carrying out corrective and preventive actions, the risk level will be reduced in all risk categories.
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Risk Analysis with Fine-Kinney Method in Ceramic Factory
Businesses must make mass production and produce economical products in order to compete in the job market. For this reason, mass
production is carried out by using mechanical systems in enterprises. Employees engage in dangerous behaviors or encounter dangerous
situations during production processes. This makes it necessary to carry out risk analysis and update it over time. In this study, a risk
analysis was made using the Fine-Kinney method in the ceramic factory where 40 workers work. In the analysis, hazards numbers and
risk values were determined. According to the sources of danger, it was examined before and after the prevention plan. By comparing
the risk numbers and values with each other, the sources with a high-risk average are specified. Document, mechanical and electrical
hazard sources are in the first place among all sources of danger in terms of the number and value of hazards. According to the risk
assessment outcome scale, the intolerable risk was 2.17%, the high risk was 13.05%, the important risk was 77.18%, and the probable
risk was 7.60%. When a precautionary plan is implemented in the enterprise, an improvement of 86.40% is achieved. The risk values,
which are high compared to the current situation, decrease to acceptable levels after corrective and preventive actions. For this reason,
the risks determined as a result of the risk analysis should be examined by all members of the workplace organization and preventive
activities should be carried out in order of priority.
TECHNICAL AND EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
PROFESSIONAL: A STUDY ON JOB ADVERTISEMENTS
While the increasing importance of occupational health and safety affects the
development of the occupational safety profession, it also shapes the perspective of
the profession. In this study, job postings for occupational safety specialists were
analyzed to determine the technical and employability skills demanded by
employers. In the study, 166 job postings accessed through Kariyer.net and
yenibiris.com were analyzed using the content analysis method. “Occupational
safety specialist” was the most sought-after position in the advertisement title with
68.1%. In the advertisements; Bachelor's a degree in 33.6%, C class certificate
23.5%, and 1-3 years of experience 41.0% were requested. "Having a command of
occupational health and safety legislation", "controlling field practices and
conducting audit activities", and "mastering registration, reporting and
documentation activities" are the technical skills that stand out. "Computer ability to
use", "teamwork", “verbal and written self-expression”, and “problem solving” skills
are the most demanded employability skills. The relationship between the technical
and employability skills of occupational safety experts and experience was also
investigated. Employability skills are key in hiring inexperienced experts, and
technical skills are key in recruiting experienced professionals. Our research may
guide career aspirants, academics, employers, and students in the field of
occupational safety on technical and employability skills
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