Occupational fatality

Occupational fatality refers to a fatal incident that occurs while an individual is performing their job duties. This can include accidents, injuries, or illnesses that result in death. Examples of occupational fatalities include falls from heights, accidents involving heavy machinery, exposure to hazardous materials, and other work-related incidents. The term can be applied to any industry, but certain industries such as construction and agriculture have higher rates of occupational fatalities.From: A study of the shift in fatal construction work-related accidents during 2012–2019 in Turkey [2022], Sustainable Diets [2017]

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Published in Pamela Mason, Tim Lang, Sustainable Diets, 2017

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In the USA the occupational fatality rate for workers in agriculture, forestry and fishing is significantly higher than all other industries.124 Recognising the hazards in this industry, Congress in 1990 directed the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to develop specific strategies to address the high risks of injuries and illness to agricultural workers and their families. Under the NIOSH portfolio, the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector has a number of strategic goals to guide research and partnership efforts targeting priority areas, including traumatic injury and hearing loss.

A study of the shift in fatal construction work-related accidents during 2012–2019 in Turkey

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Published in International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 2022

Zeynep F. Olcay, Ahmet E. Sakalli, Sertaç Temur, Ahmet Yazici

A study conducted in Scotland found that most occupational accident cases were falling from heights, and falls from scaffoldings were the most frequent involving this type [3]. In a particular study carried out in Turkey, it was reported that 46.7% of all falling from height accidents involved roofs, platforms and tiling, with 20% in scaffolding accidents [41]. In many studies, it has been widely concluded that falling is the most recurrent occupational fatality in the construction industry, in particular falls from ladders, scaffolds and structural gaps located in the worksites and buildings [2,42].

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A study of the shift in fatal construction work-related accidents during 2012–2019 in Turkey