The October report of the Occupational Health and Safety Assembly in Turkey reveals that 150 workers died in occupational homicides during that month, and a total of 1634 deaths occurred in the first ten months of the year. The report highlights that the construction sector, where short-term employment and subcontracted work prevail, had the highest number of fatalities, with at least 41 employees losing their lives due to falls from heights. Additionally, workers in various industries such as food, mining, chemical, textile, wood, cement, metal, energy, and shipyards also experienced fatal accidents. The report further provides a breakdown of occupational homicides by business lines, causes, and age groups.
ESG Risks:
1. Occupational health and safety risks: The high number of occupational homicides indicates a significant risk to workers’ safety and well-being, particularly in the construction sector and other industries mentioned.
2. Labor rights: The prevalence of short-term employment and subcontracted work in the construction sector may indicate potential labor rights issues, such as lack of job security and adequate protections for workers.
3. Worker welfare: The deaths of migrant workers and child/young workers highlight potential risks to vulnerable groups and the need for improved protections and welfare measures.
Companies and their roles in ESG Risks:
No specific companies are mentioned in the article.
Keywords: Occupational Health and Safety Assembly, occupational homicides, construction sector, short-term employment, subcontracted work, falls from heights, industrial sector, migrant workers, ESG Risks, labor rights, worker welfare, child workers.
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