Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
WORK A JOURNAL OF PREVENTION, ASSESSMENT & REHABILITATION, cilt.1, sa.1, ss.1-11, 2024 (SSCI)
Background: This study analyzes the role of factors such as gender, age, and work experience on occupational accidents
and the sectoral variations in Turkey with official statistics.
Objective: The specific aim of this study is to provide an epidemiological basis for gender, age, sector, and professional
experience-specific work-related accident prevention programs.
Methods: Turkish Social Security Institution’s official secondary dataset was considered for 2013 and later because of a
change in the official calculation method of the Institution in 2013. Trend analysis was used by using the Mann-Kendall Test
to determine the trend in occupational accidents based on time and work experience (month-year).
Results: In the eight sectors considered between 2013 and 2020, including construction, manufacturing, transport, min-
ing, communication, health, electricity, and agriculture, 82% of injured workers were men, with the most accidents occur-
ring in the 25–34 age group (33%). Manufacturing had the highest number of accidents (58.5%), followed by construction
(19.4%). Occupational diseases were most common in manufacturing, affecting 73% of men and 63% of women. Accidents
occurred mainly in men aged 25–34 (34.2%) anBackground: This study analyzes the role of factors such as gender, age, and work experience on occupational accidents
and the sectoral variations in Turkey with official statistics.
Objective: The specific aim of this study is to provide an epidemiological basis for gender, age, sector, and professional
experience-specific work-related accident prevention programs.
Methods: Turkish Social Security Institution’s official secondary dataset was considered for 2013 and later because of a
change in the official calculation method of the Institution in 2013. Trend analysis was used by using the Mann-Kendall Test
to determine the trend in occupational accidents based on time and work experience (month-year).
Results: In the eight sectors considered between 2013 and 2020, including construction, manufacturing, transport, min-
ing, communication, health, electricity, and agriculture, 82% of injured workers were men, with the most accidents occur-
ring in the 25–34 age group (33%). Manufacturing had the highest number of accidents (58.5%), followed by construction
(19.4%). Occupational diseases were most common in manufacturing, affecting 73% of men and 63% of women. Accidents
occurred mainly in men aged 25–34 (34.2%) and women aged 35–44 (29.3%). Occupational diseases showed a positive,
statistically significant trend as work experience increased (p < 0.05). A positive and statistically significant trend was
detected in occupational accidents from 2013 to 2020 (Tau = 0.786, p = 0.009).
Conclusions: In countries like Turkey, where informal employment obscures occupational accidents, trend analysis helps
increase their visibility. However, discovering that gender, age, and work experience are key factors in sector-specific acci-
dents is crucial for improving safety and developing prevention programsd women aged 35–44 (29.3%). Occupational diseases showed a positive,
statistically significant trend as work experience increased (p < 0.05). A positive and statistically significant trend was
detected in occupational accidents from 2013 to 2020 (Tau = 0.786, p = 0.009).
Conclusions: In countries like Turkey, where informal employment obscures occupational accidents, trend analysis helps
increase their visibility. However, discovering that gender, age, and work experience are key factors in sector-specific acci-
dents is crucial for improving safety and developing prevention programs