INNOVATİVE SOLUTİONS İN LABOR LAW AND CONSTRUCTİON SECTOR: FUTURE PERSPECTİVE

Abstract

This article addresses important issues at the intersection of labor law and the construction industry. It examines the new challenges and solutions that arise in terms of labor law in the transition from traditional construction methods to sustainable construction technologies. In a period when the concept of sustainability is becoming increasingly important in the construction industry, the need to adapt to this change from a labor law perspective is emphasized. Occupational safety measures not only protect workers' health, safety, and well-being in the construction industry but also increase the stability and sustainability of businesses. Implementing these measures effectively in the sector minimizes work accidents, increases work efficiency, and contributes to a safer working environment.
The article discusses the relationship between new technologies and sustainable construction practices used in the construction industry within the framework of labor law and legal regulations and legislation. It also analyzes the effects of these technologies and applications on the rights and security of employees in terms of labor law. Additionally, the effects of current legal regulations
regarding the use of personal protective equipment and worker health on sustainable construction processes are examined. The provisions of education in construction works stipulated in our legislation and the practical applications of these provisions are discussed together with the deficiencies in the legislation. The difficulties experienced in the education process and the
problems in the sector were examined, and solution suggestions were presented. While it is aimed at increasing safety awareness and creating a safety culture, especially in order to reduce occupational accidents, it is emphasized that a risky sector such as construction works is an important starting point in developing the understanding of safety.
The survey conducted on approximately 300 workers working at six different construction sites in different cities of Turkey revealed awareness of labor law, occupational health and safety, level of knowledge, expectations, and demands, personal protective equipment, their knowledge about the use of personal protective equipment and awareness about the need to use it. It is designed to measure the situation and the levels of. The survey is considered an important data source for researchers, lawyers, and construction professionals who aim to understand the relationship between innovations in the field of labor law and the sustainability- and technologyoriented future of the construction industry and to develop future solutions in this field. This study is also based on a 20-question survey to measure workers' awareness of occupational health and safety, their knowledge of labor law, their rights, their knowledge of personal protective equipment, and their use. This survey aims to be an important data source to evaluate workers' knowledge and awareness levels and understand the relationship between labor law and
occupational health and safety.