Occupational Accidents and Work-Related Health Problems Among Subcontractor Welding Workers at an Industrial Port: A Cross-Sectional Study.

OBJECTIVE

To assess occupational accident history and work-related health problems among subcontractor welding workers.

METHODS

A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted among 126 workers at Filyos Port, Türkiye, in October 2024. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square tests.

RESULTS

Overall, 62 workers (49.2%) reported at least one occupational accident during their working life, and 77 (61.1%) reported work-related health problems. Electric shock was the most common accident type (32/62; 51.6%). Professional experience was not significantly associated with work-related health problems.

CONCLUSIONS

Occupational accidents and health complaints were common in this workforce. Findings highlight the need for workplace prevention, personal protective equipment use, and health surveillance. Interpretation is limited by the cross-sectional design, self-reported outcomes, and single-site setting; causation cannot be established.