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Nearly 900 workers killed on the job across Turkey in first half of 2024

Nearly 900 workers killed on the job across Turkey in first half of 2024

Thirty-three of the killed workers were children. İSİG says child employment under the guise of vocational training results in more deaths, which has now become more visible in urban areas.

İSİG: 1,843 workers killed on the job in Türkiye in 2022

İSİG: 1,843 workers killed on the job in Türkiye in 2022

Ninety-five percent of the killed workers were not unionized.

'Shipyards are like minefields for workers'

'Shipyards are like minefields for workers'

More than 280 shipyard workers have been killed on the job since 2013. The latest death occured last week. "Bosses see occupational safety as an unnecessary expense," says a union head.

23 August 2022 Hikmet Adal

At least 167 workers killed on the job in May

HEALTH AND SAFETY LABOR WATCH

At least 167 workers killed on the job in May

Over 96 percent of the 646 killed workers were non-union workers; 38 of them were refugees.

İSİG: At least 106 workers lost their lives while working in February

İSİG: At least 106 workers lost their lives while working in February

At least 225 workers were killed while working in the first two months of the year.

Forty-five workers injured in mine collapse after firedamp explosion in İzmir

Forty-five workers injured in mine collapse after firedamp explosion in İzmir

The company was previously warned about high levels of methane in the mine, a union has stated.

20 December 2021

At least 188 workers killed in June

HEALTH AND SAFETY LABOR WATCH

At least 188 workers killed in June

Eight children and eight refugees were among the killed workers while only three of them were unionized, according to the İSİG report.

Commission Approves Occupational Safety Law Draft

Commission Approves Occupational Safety Law Draft

A parliamentary commission on Health, Family and Social Works approved yesterday a draft law on new regulations regarding occupational health and security.

6 February 2015

Risk Level Increased to "Dangerous" in Turkey's Movie Sets

Risk Level Increased to "Dangerous" in Turkey's Movie Sets

Labor and Social Security Ministry admitted a proposal to increase the risk level of movie set conditions from “slightly dangerous” to “dangerous” in Turkey.

29 January 2015