Table 2 Statements contributing to the model development process (participants reached the highest and lowest consensuses)
Statements | Consensus levels | |
|---|---|---|
% of agreement | Mean ± SD* | |
Implementation standards for occupational hygiene in Turkey | ||
Highest agreement statements | ||
Occupational hygiene practices should not be limited to measurements and controls; preventions should also be included. | 97.9 | 6.7 ± 0.8 |
Occupational hygiene implementation standards should be determined. | 93.6 | 6.6 ± 1.0 |
Lowest agreement statements | ||
Occupational hygiene practices should be carried out by occupational physicians. | 34.1 | 3.7 ± 1.9 |
Occupational hygiene practices should be carried out by occupational safety experts. | 48.9 | 4.2 ± 1.8 |
Training and education standards for occupational hygiene in Turkey | ||
Highest agreement statements | ||
Occupational hygiene training and education standards should be determined. | 93.6 | 6.6 ± 1.1 |
Competencies in occupational hygiene issues for occupational safety experts, occupational physicians, and labor inspectors should be increased. | 94.7 | 6.5 ± 0.9 |
Standards and accredited training/education programs should be required in occupational hygiene. | 93.6 | 6.5 ± 1.1 |
Lowest agreement statement | ||
The field of occupational hygiene should be developed by risk-specific branching. | 87.2 | 5.7 ± 1.2 |
Requirements and priorities for occupational hygiene in Turkey | ||
Highest agreement statements | ||
Awareness of occupational hygiene should be promoted. | 95.8 | 6.5 ± 1.1 |
Occupational hygiene training should be disseminated according to nationwide authorizations and standards. | 91.5 | 6.4 ± 1.3 |
Lowest agreement statement | ||
Occupational hygiene should be defined as a profession, and its education/competencies should be determined. | 85.0 | 6.0 ± 1.8 |
The functionality of competent institutions in Turkey regarding occupational hygiene/hygienists | ||
Highest agreement statements | ||
Occupational hygiene training and research structures should be established at universities. | 93.7 | 6.5 ± 1.1 |
The central and regional laboratories at the Institute of Research and Development of Occupational Health and Safety (ISGUM) should be strengthened. Reference laboratories should also be established. | 93.7 | 6.5 ± 1.2 |
Lowest agreement statement | ||
As a competent organization, MoLSS should establish related training programs and practices through inter-institutional cooperation. | 93.7 | 6.3 ± 1.1 |
* Rated over 7. | ||