Occupational health and safety practices in seafood processing plants

In this thesis, the deficiencies which are determined according to the laws, regulations and codes on the occupational safety and security issues of seafood processing plants which are located in İzmir were examined. Within the scope of the thesis, four seafood processing plants in İzmir were examined. İt is aimed that these seafood processing plants are evaluated and the existing risks are minimized or eliminated in accordance with the occupational health and safety law no 6331 and the regulations within the scope of this law. Occupational safety and security in the seafood processing plants, the existing risks and hazards have been similar in different sectors. It is very important to observe the occupational safety and security law in order to eliminate or minimize the existing and potential risks and hazards in the enterprises. Academic researches in this field are supported by artistic, university and industry collaborations for the development of labor and safety culture.