Hazards risks and measures to be taken in thermal plants

Thermal power plants contain many dangers and risks as a result of their unique structures. In order to protect employee health and prevent damage to the environment, precautions should be taken against hazards and risks in thermal power plants. The main purpose of this study is to explain the precautions to be taken against the risks in thermal power plants. Within the scope of the study, risk analysis was carried out in the thermal power plant. The results revealed that there are risk areas such as fire, electricity, lighting, radiation, noise, vibration, dangerous substances, explosions, working conditions in thermal power plants and that precautions should be taken in these areas. The results obtained in the study show that the dangers and risks in thermal power plants can be prevented to a large extent if occupational health and safety measures are implemented effectively. In the light of the results, suggestions were made to the employees, employers and authorities about the dangers and risks in thermal power plants.