Today, occupational safety has become an important issue for companies in terms of both personnel health and productivity. In this context, Sürmen OSGB, which provides occupational safety expertise services, is a prominent name in the sector. In this article, we will focus on the duties of an occupational safety specialist, the benefits it provides to companies and the laws related to occupational safety.

Duties of the Occupational Safety Specialist

Sürmen OSGB‘s occupational safety experts undertake various tasks to protect the health and safety of workers in workplaces. These tasks include:

1. Risk analysis and assessment: The occupational safety specialist identifies and assesses risks to prevent accidents in the workplace.
2. Training and information: Organizes trainings to ensure that employees are aware of occupational health and safety.
3. Emergency planning: The occupational safety expert takes precautions for emergencies and ensures that employees act in the right way.
4. Occupational safety audit: Ensures that occupational safety measures at the workplace are regularly inspected.
5. Ensuring compliance with legislation: Checks compliance with laws and regulations related to occupational safety and eliminates deficiencies.

Benefits of Sürmen OSGB for Companies

Thanks to Sürmen OSGB occupational safety experts, companies achieve the following gains:

1. Reduced work accidents: Occupational safety measures reduce the number and severity of work accidents.
2. Increased productivity: Employees who are aware of occupational health and safety experience fewer accidents and increased productivity.
3. Reduced operating costs: With fewer accidents, operating costs fall and companies' profitability increases.
4. Protection of reputation: Companies that excel in occupational safety strengthen their reputation in the industry.
5. Fulfillment of legal obligations: Sürmen OSGB helps companies to comply with the legislation with its occupational safety experts.

Laws Related to Occupational Safety

In Turkey, occupational safety is regulated by the Occupational Health and Safety Law and related regulations. Sürmen OSGB, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) gives confidence to companies by ensuring that occupational safety experts work in accordance with these laws. Some of the main laws and regulations on occupational safety are as follows:

1. Occupational Health and Safety Law (No. 6331): The basic law regulating the occupational health and safety obligations of employers and employees.
2. Regulation on the Duties, Authorities, Responsibilities and Training of Occupational Safety Experts: Regulation determining the duties, authorities, responsibilities and trainings of occupational safety experts.
3. Regulation on Occupational Health and Safety Measures to be taken in Workplace Buildings and Annexes: Regulates occupational health and safety measures to be taken in workplace buildings and annexes.
4. Regulation on Health and Safety Conditions in the Use of Work Equipment: Regulation determining the health and safety requirements of work equipment.
5. Regulation on Emergency Situations at Workplaces: Regulation on emergency planning and measures in workplaces.

Sürmen OSGB, With its occupational safety specialists, the company provides companies with significant gains and supports them in complying with occupational safety laws. In this way, it contributes to companies to increase their productivity by reducing occupational accidents and strengthen their reputation in the sector. Sürmen OSGB is a reliable and high-quality business partner for companies that want to receive professional services in the field of occupational safety.