Investigation of Fatalistic Beliefs and Experiences Regarding Occupational Accidents Among Five Stars Accommodation Companies Employees

Year 2018, Volume: 5 Issue: 2, 1 - 15, 15.12.2018

Engin Üngüren

Abstract

Occupational accidents are among the most serious problems of work life. Researches show that a significant number of occupational accidents occur because of human errors rather than technical problems. Understanding the attitudes of employees regarding occupational accidents is essential to prevent them. Within this respect, the main purpose of this study is to reveal the fatalistic beliefs and experiences of employees of accommodation companies regarding occupational accidents. This research was conducted with the participation of employees working in kitchen, housekeeping, restaurant and bar and technical service departments of fivestar accommodation companies in Alanya. Sample consisting of 797 employees was selected through random sampling method. The results of the research reveal that the possibility of both experiencing and witnessing an occupational accident is much higher for employees working in kitchen departments. It has been determined that one of the two people working in the kitchen department witnessed a occupational accident. One of the important results of the research is that the fatalistic beliefs about occupational accidents are significantly higher for workers who have experienced or witnessed occupational accidents. One of the important research findings is that fatalistic beliefs of employees differ depending on their education levels, ages and departments they work in.  As a result of the research, it has been determined that the variable of education on the fatalistic beliefs of employees about job accidents has a dominant effect. 

Keywords

Fatalism, occupational accidents, accommodation industry, hotel employees

Investigation of Fatalistic Beliefs and Experiences Regarding Occupational Accidents Among Five Stars Accommodation Companies Employees

Abstract

Occupational accidents are among the most serious problems of work life. Researches show that a significant number of occupational accidents occur because of human errors rather than technical problems. Understanding the attitudes of employees regarding occupational accidents is essential to prevent them. Within this respect, the main purpose of this study is to reveal the fatalistic beliefs and experiences of employees of accommodation companies regarding occupational accidents. This research was conducted with the participation of employees working in kitchen, housekeeping, restaurant and bar and technical service departments of fivestar accommodation companies in Alanya. Sample consisting of 797 employees was selected through random sampling method. The results of the research reveal that the possibility of both experiencing and witnessing an occupational accident is much higher for employees working in kitchen departments. It has been determined that one of the two people working in the kitchen department witnessed a occupational accident. One of the important results of the research is that the fatalistic beliefs about occupational accidents are significantly higher for workers who have experienced or witnessed occupational accidents. One of the important research findings is that fatalistic beliefs of employees differ depending on their education levels, ages and departments they work in. As a result of the research, it has been determined that the variable of education on the fatalistic beliefs of employees about job accidents has a dominant effect.

Keywords

Fatalism, occupational accidents, accommodation industry, hotel employees

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