OHS guide
We explain the legislation in plain, practical language.
500 guides written by our experts on the questions we are asked most often in the field. In each article you will find the legal basis, practical steps and common mistakes.
All guide articles
OHS for Refuse and Waste Collection Workers
Refuse collector safety: measures against compactor entrapment, vehicle step and reversing risks, traffic, needlestick injuries and…OHS in Pharmacies: What Does a Small Workplace Need?
Pharmacy safety guide: appointing a specialist and physician, a sample time calculation, standing work, stockroom shelving, robbery risk…Safety with Power Tools and Hand Tools
Hand tool safety: choosing tools, a pre-use checklist, cable and earthing checks on power tools, drilling rules and employees' own tools…OHS in Electric Vehicle Battery Production and Assembly
Battery production safety: on-site measures for high-voltage module assembly, thermal runaway, heavy pack handling, insulated hand tools…OHS in Event and Exhibition Set-Ups
Event set-up safety: stages and truss, exhibition stand build, work at height, temporary electrics, night work and crowd management, with a…What Is ISG-KATİP? A User Guide for Employers
What is ISG-KATİP and how does an employer log in with e-Devlet? Individual and corporate screens, authority checks, Process Management and…Rewards and Recognition in OHS: What to Watch Out For
How do you set up a safety reward scheme? The risk that accident-free day awards suppress reporting, and a design that rewards suggestions…Ionising Radiation: Radiography and X-Ray Rooms
Ionising radiation safety: the radiation protection officer's role, personal dosimeters, controlled areas, industrial radiography and X-ray…OHS in Candied Chestnut and Confectionery Production
Confectionery production safety: syrup burns, peeling machines, seasonal peaks and the balance of hygiene and OHS in Bursa's candied…Chemical Substitution: Switching to a Less Hazardous Product
How is chemical substitution done? Technical suitability, comparing H statements, the trial process and controlling new risks when moving…LPG Tank and Installation Safety and Inspection
LPG tank periodic inspection rules: the written plan, the inspection body requirement, safety distances around the tank and forklift LPG…OHS in External Wall Insulation and Facade Work
External wall insulation safety: choosing facade scaffolds and suspended platforms, tie issues, insulation board fire risk and protecting…Do the Head Office and the Factory Have Different Hazard Classes?
How is a head office's hazard class set? The main activity rule for separate SGK registrations, on-campus admin buildings and sales…OHS Checklist for Furniture Workshops
An inspection-focused furniture workshop safety checklist: hazard class, saws and planers, wood dust, fire, electrics and the documents…Health and Safety Signs: Colours and Meanings
How are safety signs chosen under the regulation? The meaning of red, yellow, blue and green, and the shape and placement of each type of…Hoarseness: Voice Risks for Call Centre Staff and Teachers
Occupational hoarseness: vocal fatigue in call centres and teaching, vocal cord nodule risk, environmental and break measures, and symptoms…Working in Hot Weather: A Summer Measures Checklist
Summer measures for working in hot weather: water, shade, breaks, moving work to cooler hours and acclimatisation, with a checklist for…Site Rules for Visiting Lorry Drivers
Site rules for lorry drivers step by step: induction briefing at the gate, a driver waiting area during loading and restricted access to…Brick Factories: Kilns, Dust and Manual Handling
Brick factory safety: section-by-section measures for trapping in clay preparation, heat and gas at tunnel kilns, clay dust and back strain…Fire Door Checks and the Keep-Closed Rule
Why must a fire door never be wedged open? Self-closing and seal checks, hold-open devices that release on alarm and the regulatory…Emergency Equipment Checklist
Emergency equipment list: where to keep stretchers, blankets, torches, radios, vests and rescue gear, and how to run a monthly check, with…OHS in Waste Areas: Hazardous Waste Storage
Fire, leak and mixing risks in hazardous waste stores; storing oily rags and solvent waste, labelling waste and protecting the staff who…Asphyxiation Risk from Nitrogen and Inert Gases
Nitrogen asphyxiation gives no warning: how inert gas lowers oxygen, choosing an oxygen detector, nitrogen tank safety and argon welding in…Frequently asked questions
Who writes the articles in the OHS guide?
The articles are prepared by Bursa Sistemer OSGB, based on field experience and primary legislative texts (the Official Gazette and mevzuat.gov.tr).
Do the articles replace legal advice?
No. The articles are for general information; decisions specific to your workplace should take your hazard class, headcount and risk assessment into account. Contact us with any questions.
What topics does the guide cover?
Articles are grouped into legislation, health, technical, training and practice categories. Key topics include hazard classes, İSG-KATİP, risk assessment, health surveillance, training and periodic inspections.
Can I find out my obligations quickly without reading the articles?
Yes. Our free OHS tools calculate the required time for the workplace physician and OHS specialist, training and examination intervals and renewal dates based on your hazard class and headcount.