5th INTERNATIONAL PARIS CONGRESS ON APPLIED SCIENCES, Paris, Fransa, 4 - 08 Ağustos 2025, ss.359-360, (Özet Bildiri)
In this study, research was conducted based on the opinions of occupational safety experts,
technical personnel, and labor inspectors working in the sector to ensure a more effective
reporting of occupational accidents. Experts in the field know that certain shortcomings occur
in the preparation of accident notification forms following occupational accidents. The most
prominent issue in this process is the lack of detailed information recorded regarding how the
accident occurred. The primary objective of the study is to establish a more effective
occupational accident reporting system that can be utilized for compiling occupational accident
statistics, enhancing the reporting processes, and most importantly, preventing the recurrence
of such accidents. Within the scope of the research, current occupational accident reporting
procedures were analyzed, and deficiencies and areas needing improvement were identified.
Moreover, experts’ evaluations were obtained regarding the content, preparation process, and
standardization of occupational accident notification forms. According to the findings of the
study, experts emphasized that the lack of detailed explanations about the incident’s occurrence,
the need for simplification of existing forms, the requirement for root cause analysis to be
mandatory, and the necessity of sector-specific detailing are significant areas that require
improvement. Additionally, it was suggested that individuals responsible for reporting should
receive specialized training and AI-supported modules should be employed in the reporting
process. 94.3% of experts emphasized the need to simplify accident reporting forms, 88.6%
highlighted that data should be transparent and openly accessible, 77.1% stated that it is
important for reporting forms to be prepared by professionals, and 80% emphasized that the
section explaining how the incident occurred should be detailed according to sectoral
characteristics and types of accidents. Additionally, 94.3% of experts stated that root cause
analysis should be conducted in occupational accident reporting forms to enable a clearer
understanding of the incident. In comparison, 74.3% indicated that conducting such analysis
could contribute to the development of policies aimed at accident prevention. Creating an
accident reporting form that addresses these identified shortcomings and enhances the
effectiveness of current processes—along with providing professional support in the
preparation of such forms—will contribute to achieving consistency and transparency in
occupational health and safety practices.