Occupational safety in metal industries, occupational hazards and methods for preventing

This study was carried out on the basis of hardware factory and related process activities in SA-RA Energy Construction Trade and Industry Co. Inc Adana Enterprises, operating in metal sector. Production is divided into processes and observations are made in the workplace, chemical, physical, biological, ergonomic hazards, work equipment, machinery, tools and equipment potential hazards that occur during the process are identified. The risks were evaluated by applying the Fine Kinney risk assessment method. In line with the investigations and researches, the necessary measure of safety to prevent occupational accidents and diseases have been identified, and as a result of the risk assessment, improvement suggestions have been presented to reduce the risks to acceptable levels.