COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICES IN PETROCHEMICAL FACILITIES

Authors : Neslihan Özdemir, Seval Soylu Çoban

Pages : 197-205

Doi:10.55895/sshs.1725101

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Publication Date : 2025-12-26

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :The petrochemical industry holds critical importance in terms of occupational health and safety (OHS) due to its intensive chemical processes and high-risk working environments. This review comprehensively examines chemical, physical, ergonomic, and psychosocial risk factors specific to the sector; common occupational accidents and diseases; national and international legislative frameworks; OHS management systems such as ISO 45001; training practices; and technological advancements. In addition, successful strategies are evaluated through national and global best practice examples and case studies. While the study identifies current problem areas, it also offers strategic, technological, and cultural-level recommendations to improve the sector’s OHS performance. Ultimately, establishing a sustainable safety culture in the petrochemical industry requires not only regulatory compliance but also the integration of digital solutions, behavioral approaches, and governance-based systems.
Keywords : ISO 45001, İş sağlığı ve güvenliği, Meslek hastalıkları, Petrokimya sektörü, Güvenlik kültürü

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