Evaluations of Construction Sites by University Students Interning In Construction Sector In Terms Of Occupational Safety

Abstract

The construction sector is a comprehensive and employment-oriented sector with numerous business lines. Construction sites do not resemble fixed workplaces due to the constantly changing working profile. In addition, due to the fact that the business environment in the construction sector has a constantly changing structure, the provision of occupational health and safety is only possible with a professional approach. In this study; surveys were conducted for university students studying in construction associate and undergraduate programs. Students are required to evaluate workplaces or construction sites in terms of occupational safety during the internship period. In this study conducted for 150 students, it is aimed that the participants will be able to monitor the environment, define the danger and risk. They were asked to evaluate their field of work for thirty days. In this context, the current occupational safety at work sites was evaluated with the view of 150 students who took Occupational Health and Safety course. It is understood that students who have occupational knowledge and who have taken Occupational Health and Safety course can conduct workplace environment monitoring, identify hazards and risks. As a result of the studies and evaluations, it is seen that Occupational Health and Safety course provides important contributions to the students' safety culture. It will be beneficial for our country and for humanity to improve the understanding of taking measures before accident instead of paying for the accidents and the negative effects of the results.

Keywords: Occupational Health and Safety, Workplace Environment Monitoring, Work Accident and Occupational Disease