tehlikeler

Tehlikeler is the Turkish term for hazards or dangers. The word is the plural of tehlike, meaning danger or hazard, and is used in safety, health, and risk-management contexts to refer to potential sources of harm.

A tehlike is a source or situation with the potential to cause harm. Tehlikeler covers hazards encountered in workplaces, homes, public spaces, transportation, ecosystems, and during disasters. They can be physical (noise, heat, radiation), chemical (toxic substances), biological (pathogens), ergonomic (repetitive strain), or psychosocial (stress, harassment).

In risk management, tehlikeler are identified and assessed for likelihood and consequence to determine overall risk. Control measures follow a hierarchy: elimination or substitution of the hazard, engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment. Effective risk management combines identifying tehlikeler with monitoring and training to reduce exposure and prevent harm.

The term appears in Turkish safety regulations, health guidelines, and educational materials. Proper usage distinguishes tehlikeler as hazards from the broader concept of risk, which combines the probability of harm with its severity. The understanding and management of tehlikeler are central to occupational safety, public health, and disaster preparedness in Turkish-speaking contexts.