Özet:

When the statistics of the last years are examined in Turkey, it is seen that the number of deaths, occupational illnesses and disabilities has increased as a result of employment accidents. The construction sector is ranked first among the other business branches in terms of the number of work accidents and the serious consequences.                In this study, the work accidents that occurred in the construction sector have been studied and classified according to the forms of work accidents occurring. The number of accidents that occurred in the area was detailed, and the causes of the accidents were investigated. The knowledge and evaluation of these research findings of experienced employment accidents will be a factor that will increase the level of success in the way to prevent employment accidents. In this regard, work accidents occurring in a certain period in Turkey have been studied in order to be an example for industry employees, and various assessments and recommendations have been made in the direction of reducing work accidents in the construction sector.   Keywords: construction industry, health and safety of workers, work accidents