Hazard and risk assessment in a dairy products factory in Iğdır province using the Fine Kinney Risk Method: recommendations for mitigation

Failure to implement adequate preventive measures in workplaces leads the occurrence of occupational diseases and accidents at work. Effectively managing accurately defining these risks is paramount. Risk assessment begins by assigning scores identify existing workplace hazards, assess likelihood potential risks, determine level urgency, necessary precautions. It a continuous cycle implementation, monitoring review. The aim this study identification or hazards dairy products factory Iğdır province, Turkey. Fine Kinney risk methodology was applied, results provided recommendations for mitigating identified based on relevant regulations. Initially, brainstorming sessions were held with employees managers gain general overview health safety culture work environment. In addition, observational analysis weekly checklists used purposes. When examining current status operational procedures company detail, various containing that require immediate precautions have been identified. Electric shock (RS: 1440), injuries related electricity 720), explosion 540), associated poisoning drowning 720) determined be present. has concluded most environmental facility arise from factors such as defective outdated equipment, lack ergonomic workstations, inadequate training, insufficient supervision.