Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
International Conference of KSFE-FETEC 2025 , Seoul, Güney Kore, 30 Haziran - 02 Temmuz 2025, ss.1-11, (Tam Metin Bildiri)
Due to population growth in
Türkiye, demand for wood-based raw materials continues to demonstrate an upward
trend. Despite increased mechanization, the preference for chainsaw use in the
cutting phase remains high. Since this still involves labor-intensive work, it
is important to reduce risk factors in terms of worker health and safety. When
cutting is carried out with a chainsaw, many air pollutants such as bark residues,
dust, sawdust, fuel material, etc. are expelled into the environment. This
situation reduces the air quality for the workers and environment. This study
aims to investigate the impact of the cutting process on worker health and
environmental impacts in stone pine (Pinus
pinea L.) plantations in Sarıyer region. The air pollution parameters PM2.5,
PM10, CO2 and HCHO levels during the cutting process were
measured using a Temtop M2000 air quality meter. The results showed that when
comparing these values to standard air quality metrics, it's clear that the
peak values of PM2.5, PM10, and CO2 result in
a "Unhealthy" environment. The average values for all three are
classified as "Unhealthy" for PM2.5, and
"Moderate" for PM10 and CO2. Based on the identified
results, risk factors need to be determined, and corresponding measures must be
taken. In this context, the use and design of personal protective equipment is
significant. Updates to designs and information dissemination need to be
carried out based on risk factors. There is also a need to raise awareness and
provide training for forest workers on the use of protective equipment. These
findings may contribute to the development of effective policies on the health
of workers in wood production and environmental air quality.