Assessment of the Problems Faced by Construction Equipment Operators Actively Working in the Field and Risk Analysis of Actively Used Equipment

When research and statistics on operators actively working in the field are carefully examined, it becomes clear how serious the consequences of accidents caused by construction machinery can be. Workplace accidents caused by construction machinery and the issues they encounter rank among the top categories of accidents resulting in death or the loss of the ability to continue working when compared to other workplace accidents in the industry. To minimize workplace accidents and issues that may arise due to operator negligence when using machinery actively on the job site, certain precautions must be taken. To minimize these situations, the following measures are listed: timely maintenance of machinery, increasing the rest periods for both the machinery and the operator, increasing training and practical exercises, conducting a site survey before work begins, and implementing workplace safety measures. In our study, research and technical analyses were conducted on the problems encountered by operators actively working in the field in order to enable them to work more efficiently. Additionally, risk analyses of construction machinery actively used in the field were conducted, and the results were examined. Six types of construction machinery were included in the risk analysis conducted in our study. For forklifts, the importance level was 1 and the risk value was 20, with the highest risk activity identified as hazards arising from trucks, trailers, and workers entering the forklift work area. As a result of our study, the importance of operator training, the organization of the work site, the importance of periodic maintenance of construction equipment, and the importance of controlling the effects of work-related stress have been highlighted.Keywords: Construction machinery, Operator, Occupational health and safety, Occupational accident factors, Risk analysis