127 workplace deaths recorded in Turkey in November

The Occupational Health and Safety Council announced that 127 workers died in workplace homicides in November. 1658 workplace deaths were recorded in Turkey in the last 11 months.

The Occupational Health and Safety Council (ISIG) has announced its November report on occupational homicides. The report revealed that 127 workers lost their lives in the workplace in November.

According to the report, 1658 workers died in the first 11 months of 2022 due to crushing, explosion, falling from height, poisoning and asbestos. According to the report, 338 workers died in the construction/road branch of activity and 327 in agriculture/forestry.  Communication remained as the least deadly branch of activity, with only 2 workers being killed. Istanbul saw the highest number of workplace homicides with 229, while the city of Aydın saw the minimum deadly cases with 33.

The report classified occupational homicides according to age groups. 26 children aged 14 or below lost their lives in the workplace, while 35 children aged between 15-17 lost their lives in the last 11 months.