A Study on the Use of Personal Protective Equipment among Construction Workers in Türkiye

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dc.authorscopusid57203843753
dc.authorscopusid57203837869
dc.authorscopusid22978159700
dc.contributor.authorAtasoy, Muzaffer
dc.contributor.authorTemel, Bayram Ali
dc.contributor.authorBasaga, Hasan Basri
dc.date.accessioned2024-09-19T15:45:40Z
dc.date.available2024-09-19T15:45:40Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.departmentHatay Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesien_US
dc.description.abstractThis study examines the habits and attitudes of construction sector employees in Türkiye regarding the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). A comprehensive face-to-face survey was conducted with 398 randomly selected employees from small- and medium-sized construction companies across various regions of Türkiye. The survey aimed to identify the frequency of PPE usage and the factors influencing its use and to provide actionable suggestions for improving PPE compliance. The results indicate that while a majority of workers recognize the importance of PPE, actual usage rates are inconsistent. Key factors affecting PPE use include the ergonomics and comfort of the equipment as well as worker perceptions and attitudes. Notably, the study found that the discomfort associated with PPE and the belief that it slows down work pace are significant barriers to its regular use. Additionally, the research highlights the need for a robust punishment–reward system to enforce PPE compliance and suggests that more stringent legislative measures are required to enhance occupational health and safety (OHS) standards in the construction industry. This study contributes to the existing body of knowledge by providing a detailed analysis of PPE usage in the Turkish construction sector and offering practical recommendations for policymakers and industry stakeholders. Implementing these suggestions can lead to improved worker safety and reduced occupational accidents. © 2024 by the authors.en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.3390/buildings14082430
dc.identifier.issn2075-5309
dc.identifier.issue8en_US
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85202446504en_US
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14082430
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12483/14826
dc.identifier.volume14en_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopusen_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)en_US
dc.relation.ispartofBuildingsen_US
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanıen_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessen_US
dc.subjectconstruction industryen_US
dc.subjectconstruction workersen_US
dc.subjectoccupational health and safetyen_US
dc.subjectpersonal protective equipmenten_US
dc.titleA Study on the Use of Personal Protective Equipment among Construction Workers in Türkiyeen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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