Abstract:

This study aimed to examine the role ambiguity, role conflict, and burnout levels of occupational health and safety specialists in relation to various variables. The data for the study were collected through a questionnaire system. For this purpose, the Role Conflict and Role Ambiguity Scale and the Maslach Burnout Inventory were used. A total of 308 occupational health and safety specialists participated in the study. Parametric statistical methods such as t-test, ANOVA, MANOVA, Pearson correlation analysis, and linear regression analysis were employed. According to the results of the analysis, it was found that occupational health and safety specialists had higher scores in role conflict compared to role ambiguity. Moreover, they experienced moderate levels of emotional exhaustion, high levels of depersonalization, and low levels of personal accomplishment. These findings were found to vary based on the specialist's professional class, age, gender, marital status, and the hazard level of the industry they worked in. Furthermore, it was determined that role ambiguity and role conflict predicted burnout. The findings of the study were interpreted, and various recommendations were provided.

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