OSGB (Joint Health and Safety Unit) are organizations authorized by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security to provide occupational health and safety services to workplaces. Sürmen OSGB we ensure that your workplace complies with legal regulations and provide professional support to prevent occupational accidents and occupational diseases.
Pursuant to Law No. 6331 on Occupational Health and Safety; regardless of the hazard class (Less Dangerous, Dangerous, Very Dangerous) and the number of employees, all businesses with insured employees are obliged to receive OHS services. Therefore, offices, apartments or retail stores in the less hazardous class are also covered by the legal obligation
Your hazard class is determined according to the NACE code at the beginning of your workplace's SSI registration number. Sürmen OSGB experts analyze your NACE code and inform you that your company is in the “Less Dangerous”, “Dangerous” or “Very Dangerous” class.
If there are insured employees such as janitors, gardeners or security guards in apartment buildings, it is mandatory to have a risk analysis and emergency plan. Depending on the number of employees and hazard class, the obligation to appoint a specialist/physician may vary.
If occupational health and safety services are not provided, the ministry imposes exponentially higher administrative fines per employee and for each month of continued non-compliance. In addition, in the event of a work accident, the employer may face severe legal and criminal sanctions.
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Within the scope of our authorization certificate, we can provide services to businesses in Istanbul and neighboring provinces (Kocaeli, Tekirdağ, etc.).
OHS-KATIP, is the Ministry's system where OHS services are tracked electronically. The contracts you will make with Sürmen OSGB are approved and formalized through this system.
Yes. Since service times are calculated in minutes per person, an increase or decrease in the number of your employees will change the amount of time our specialist and physician will spend at your workplace.
Sürmen OSGB guarantees service continuity with its large staff. In the event of annual leave, illness or resignation of our assigned personnel, our other personnel are activated so as not to disrupt the program. There will never be any disruption in your service and legal processes.
Yes, we do. We use Ministry-approved IMS (Occupational Health and Safety Information Management System) software. All trainings, risk analyzes and health reports are stored digitally. We can offer digital reporting by working integrated with your HR department.
Occupational safety specialist, The OHS department provides guidance, prepares risk assessments, conducts work environment surveillance, investigates occupational accidents, manages emergency plans and provides OHS trainings to employees.
In workplaces classified as less hazardous, the occupational safety specialist must be at least one per employee per month. 10 minutes provides services.
Occupational safety specialist in hazardous class workplaces, at least per employee per month 20 minutes provides services.
In workplaces classified as very dangerous, the occupational safety specialist must be at least one per employee per month. 40 minutes provides services.
Specialists are divided according to their certification classes. Class (C) is Less Hazardous, Class (B) is Hazardous and Less Hazardous, Class (A) can look at all hazard classes (including Very Hazardous).
No. The specialist visits your workplace at set intervals to complete the calculated monthly service period.
Every 6 years in less dangerous workplaces, every 4 years in dangerous workplaces and every 2 years in very dangerous workplaces risk analysis renewed. However, it must be renewed immediately in case of new machine purchase, work accident, etc.
It is an official notarized or İşkur-approved notebook in which the occupational safety expert writes down the deficiencies and solution suggestions in the workplace. The items written here by the expert are deemed to have been “notified” to the employer. It is vital to keep this book regularly as it is a legal evidence.
No, it is not. By law, the employer is always responsible for occupational health and safety. The occupational safety expert is obliged to provide “technical guidance” to the employer. The employer is responsible for implementing the expert's recommendations.
Yes. In planned or unplanned inspections to be carried out by the inspectors of the Ministry of Labor and Social Security, the occupational safety specialist we assign to your company is present and manages the process of submitting the necessary technical documents.
In places with 50 or more employees and where work is carried out for more than 6 months, it is obligatory to establish an OHS Board. The occupational safety specialist is a permanent member of this board and ensures that decisions are taken in accordance with the legislation by carrying out the secretariat of the board.
Yes, it is mandatory. It is the person who conveys the views of the employee about the risks in the workplace to the management. Our occupational safety specialist organizes the selection or appointment processes of the employee representative and provides special training to the representative.
No, no, no, no. The priority of our experts is “Field Surveillance”. They visit the workplace and inspect the physical conditions such as machine guards, electrical panels, use of personal protective equipment, take photographs, inform you about the issues and report them. Paperwork is based on these field inspections.
Workplace physician, conducts recruitment and periodic examinations, carries out studies to prevent occupational diseases, conducts hygiene inspections and provides guidance on ergonomics.
For those who will work in hazardous and very hazardous jobs, the health report for employment can only be obtained from OSGB workplace physicians. Reports obtained from family physicians are not valid.
In the less hazardous class, the workplace physician must be at least 5 minutes provides services.
In the hazardous class, the workplace physician must be at least 10 minutes provides services.
In the very dangerous class, the workplace physician must be at least 15 minutes provides services.
It should be repeated every 5 years in the less dangerous class, every 3 years in the dangerous class and every year in the very dangerous class.
Yes, we are. As Sürmen OSGB mobile health We come to your workplace with our vehicle and perform examinations such as chest radiography, hearing test (audiometry), blood tests on-site without any loss of labor.
Workplace nurse or also known as a health officer. They are assigned to assist the occupational physician.
“Other Health Personnel must be employed in workplaces classified as ”Very Dangerous" and employing 10 or more employees.
In very dangerous class; 10 min/person for 10-49 employees, 15 min/person for 50-249 employees, 20 min/person for 250+ employees.
It is checking whether the health status of employees who have been away from work due to work accident or illness is suitable for work before they return to work. Legally, it is done at the request of the employer or at the request of the employee, but for a safe working environment, we strongly recommend that it be done for long-term report returns (especially 21 days and over).
Yes. Pregnant, Employees who are breastfeeding, breastfeeding or disabled are referred to as “Groups Requiring Special Policies”. Our occupational physician updates the risk assessment for these people, sets restrictions such as night work or heavy lifting, and monitors their health more closely.
The occupational physician suspects an occupational disease during health surveillance of the employee. The definitive diagnosis is made by Occupational Diseases Hospitals or University Hospitals authorized by the Ministry of Health. Our physician manages this referral and follow-up process.
Yes. In the health report of the personnel who will work at night, the physician must specifically state the phrase “Suitable for night work”. Our physician makes this decision based on the employee's sleep patterns, blood pressure and general health status.
Yes. Our workplace physicians use the “E-Prescription” system integrated into the SSI Medula system. After the examination, the necessary medications are prescribed electronically, and the employee can take the medication from the pharmacy with his/her T.R. ID number.
Absolutely. Health data belonging to employees has the status of “Sensitive Personal Data”. As Sürmen OSGB, we store all health files in locked archives and KVKK-compliant encrypted digital systems. ISO 27001 approved by TÜRKAK - Information security management systems certification is available.
Yes, every employee is required to complete a periodic review before starting work and at regular intervals. Basic Occupational Health and Safety training is a legal obligation.
Trainings should be renewed once a year (16 hours) in very dangerous class, once every 2 years (12 hours) in dangerous class, once every 3 years (8 hours) in less dangerous class.
There should be 1 certified first assistant for every 20 employees in less dangerous workplaces, 1 certified first assistant for every 15 employees in dangerous workplaces and 1 certified first assistant for every 10 employees in very dangerous workplaces.
Employees working in hazardous and very hazardous jobs must have a certificate approved by the Vocational Qualifications Authority for their work.
Fire drills and emergency evacuation drills should be conducted at least once a year.
It is mandatory for personnel working in all areas where there is a level difference and there is a possibility of injury as a result of a fall to receive “Working at Height Training”.
No, the two are different. Induction Training (Orientation) is a practical training of at least 2 hours that must be given on the day the employee starts work. Basic OHS training is a certified general training. Sürmen OSGB experts ensure the follow-up and organization of both processes.
Partially.
Basic OHS training certificates are acceptable if they have not expired (according to the hazard class). However, “Induction Training”, which includes workplace-specific risks, must be renewed. Our expert examines the existing documents of the personnel and reports the deficiencies.
Yes, we do. With the Distance Education System used by our company, we offer your employees the opportunity to learn remotely. It enables organizations, especially those that work remotely (Hybrid), to fulfill legal requirements faster.
No, it does not. An operator's certificate (Class G Driver's License or VQA Certificate) authorizes you to use that machine. OHS training includes general safety rules in the workplace. Both are mandatory separately.
Yes. In addition to long trainings, we keep the safety culture alive by providing short, 10-15 minute, topic-oriented (e.g. “Today we are talking about ladder safety”) briefings with employees during our site visits.
Absolutely. At the end of all organized trainings, an exam is held and the successful participants are issued a “Training Participation Certificate” (Certificate) signed by our expert and the employer, valid for legal audits, and delivered to be placed in their personal files.
Urgent action plan, is a plan that determines what to do in case of emergencies such as fire, earthquake, flood, chemical leakage, escape routes and teams in charge.
It consists of extinguishing, rescue, protection and first aid teams. Sürmen OSGB provides training for these teams.
In workplaces classified as very dangerous and hazardous risk analysis failure to do so is grounds for stoppage of work.
First, first aid should be applied and referred to a health institution. Then, a notification must be made to the SSI within 3 working days at the latest from the date of the accident.
Incidents that occur in the workplace that do not cause injury or death but involve a potential hazard (e.g. a load falling from the side of the head). These should also be recorded.
The first response and dispatch organization is provided according to the procedures determined by the existing Emergency Plan and Emergency Teams in the workplace. The whole process is managed directly by your organization, but in the following process, especially for “Recourse Lawsuits” and SSI inspector examinations, our experts prepare technical reports and provide technical guidance to your legal department.
Periodic control, is the periodic testing of pressure vessels, lifting and conveying equipment and electrical installations in the workplace by authorized engineers.
Forklifts, cranes, elevators, boilers, compressors, electrical panels and grounding installations should be checked regularly.
Yes, electrical installation and grounding measurements must be carried out at least once a year.
Measurement of noise, dust, lighting, thermal comfort and chemical gas values in the workplace. It is done when deemed necessary according to the risk analysis.
You can fill out the contact form on our website, call us or send us an e-mail. We will prepare the most suitable offer for you according to your number of employees and hazard class.
After the agreement is reached, specialist and physician appointments are made through OHS-KATİP. The service officially starts when the employer approves this appointment with their e-government password.
Yes, we do. In addition to continuous OSGB service, we also meet your one-off service requests such as training, risk analysis or periodic control.
Yes, our occupational physician is authorized to prescribe to your employees.
As Sürmen OSGB, trade secrets of your company and health information of your employees are kept strictly confidential within the scope of KVKK.
Yes, you can show the invoices we issue for OSGB service as an expense in your company.
Yes. You can terminate your current contract and continue to receive uninterrupted service by making a new contract with Sürmen OSGB via İSG-KATİP.
Yes. During inspections by Ministry inspectors, our experts will accompany you with the necessary documents and processes.
Our occupational safety expert will decide which gloves to use according to the risk analysis, helmet, determines whether masks or shoes should be used and reports to you.
With our experienced staff, full command of legal regulations, mobile health solutions and boutique service approach, we do not only fulfill legal obligations, your business We also care about efficiency.
In order to standardize our service quality ISO 9001 principles. This means that every stage we offer to our clients, from expert assignments to reporting processes, is measurable, traceable and continuously improvable. The archiving of your documents and continuity of service are guaranteed by this standard.
Health reports and personal data of your employees have the status of “Sensitive Personal Data”. ISO 27001 With our digital and physical archiving infrastructure in accordance with the standards, we prevent these data from falling into the hands of third parties, and we keep data security at the highest level while fulfilling your KVKK (Personal Data Protection Law) obligations.
While Law No. 6331 determines legal obligations, ISO 45001 ensures that these obligations become a “Culture and Management System”. As Sürmen OSGB, we do not only close the legal gaps; we guide you to make risk management integrated into your company's ISO 45001 certification processes or your existing system.
The principal employer is also legally responsible for the OHS deficiencies of the subcontractor. Our experts also audit the documents and field practices of the subcontractors working on your site and ensure that you minimize the legal and criminal risks you may face as the main employer.
Employer representatives, who act on behalf of the employer and undertake management duties, may face similar criminal sanctions as the employer “according to the rate of fault” in the event of an occupational accident or occupational disease. For this reason, we raise awareness by providing special “Legal Responsibility Trainings” for your managers.
In the work-from-home model, the home environment can be considered a “workplace”. We manage your legal obligations with special trainings and remote risk analysis forms focused on “Working with Screen Devices”, “Ergonomics” and “Psychosocial Risks” for your remote workers.
In workplaces with 50 or more employees and where work is carried out for more than 6 months, it is mandatory to establish an OHS Board. Board decisions are binding for the employer and their implementation is a legal obligation. Sürmen OSGB experts ensure that decisions are taken in accordance with the legislation by carrying out the secretariat of the board.
According to the Heinrich Pyramid, hundreds of near misses occur before every major accident. We prevent major accidents before they happen by recording and analyzing the events that your employees say “almost an accident” with our digital system.
Our fully equipped health vehicle (with devices such as X-ray, audiometry, etc.) will come to your workplace and provide your employees with all necessary services without the need to go to the hospital. health screenings is the service of doing it at your doorstep.
It means a laboratory inspected by the Ministry of Health and legally authorized to perform certain basic medical tests and examinations. The tests performed in partnership with Sürmen OSGB produce reliable and valid results within the framework of this legal authorization.
Yes. Digital X-ray systems are used in our vehicles and images are reported by Radiology Specialists. Pneumoconiosis (dust disease) is evaluated by physicians with reader competence.
On average, it takes 4-6 hours for an employee to travel to and from the hospital, in our mobile vehicle All examinations of a personnel are completed in an average of 15 minutes. Your production or service does not pause.
Chest X-ray, Audiometry (Hearing Test), SFT (Pulmonary Function Test), ECG, Eye examination (with Refractometer) and vaccination applications can be performed.
Samples taken by our nurses at your workplace are transported to our authorized reference laboratory under appropriate storage conditions (cold chain) and analyzed on the same day.
Yes, our mobile vehicles have special audiometry cabinets isolated from external noise. This ensures that test results are not affected by factory noise and accurate data is obtained.
For sectors that require food and hygiene, we conduct and report port examinations such as nose, throat, stool culture and stool microscopy.
Blood tests are usually delivered within 24 hours, while radiology reports and collective reporting of other examinations are delivered digitally or in hard copy within 2-3 working days, depending on the intensity.
Yes. According to Law No. 6331 and related regulations, mobile health screenings performed and recorded by authorized laboratories and physicians are legally valid for employment and periodic examinations.
Absolutely. Your workplace physician fills in and approves the employee's “Recruitment / Periodic Examination Form” on legal grounds by evaluating the laboratory and radiology results provided by our mobile team.
While there is usually no specific number limit, it is recommended that you speak to our customer representative for optimal planning in terms of operational costs. For a small number of employees, we can plan “mass area scans”.
Yes, we can. By planning according to the shift pattern of your business, we can also provide service for your staff working on the night shift or on weekends.
We administer preventive health services such as seasonal flu vaccination, tetanus vaccination or hepatitis vaccines in your workplace, following cold chain rules.
Yes, we do. Our SFT devices use disposable mouthpieces and filters for each employee. The risk of infection is reduced to zero.
The X-ray rooms in our mobile vehicles are lead-lined and licensed by the Turkish Atomic Energy Authority (TAEK). There is no radiation emission to the environment or other employees waiting in line.
Yes, we can. We can analyze heavy metals (lead, mercury, etc.) and toxic substances in blood or urine to measure exposure limit values (Biological Monitoring).
With the devices we use, refractive errors such as color blindness, visual acuity, myopia/hyperopia are screened. Cases requiring detailed treatment are referred to hospital.
If specific tests such as fasting blood glucose are required, employees may need to come hungry. We send you a “Preparation Information Form” during the planning phase.
Since our authorized laboratory infrastructure is integrated, the results can be processed into the relevant health databases within the framework of legal notifications made and will be displayed on the screen of your workplace physician within the scope of KVKK approvals.
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