The Occupational Health and Safety Council (ISIG) said in its June report on occupational homicides that lack of precaution, pressure and unlawfulness continued.

According to the report, at least 159 workers became victims of occupational homicides in the month of June.

The number of workers who lost their lives in the first six months of the year was at least 889. According to ISIG, 120 workers lost their lives in January, 213 in February, 130 in March, 122 in April, 145 in May and 159 in June due to occupational homicides.

In June, 43 workers died in traffic and service accidents, while 24 workers lost their lives due to crushing and falls.