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34 guide articles. Each one covers the legal basis, practical steps and common mistakes.
Training articles
OHS Training for Foremen and Managers
OHS training for managers: a modular programme covering the foreman's and shift supervisor's roles in site checks, toolbox talks and…Jobs Requiring Vocational Training: By Sector
Jobs requiring vocational training by sector: metal, construction, chemical, textile and food jobs in Annex 1, with examples of roles…Hands-on OHS Training: On-site Demonstration Techniques
How is hands-on OHS training delivered? Sample session plans for the show-and-do technique, job breakdown sheet, case study and small-group…How to Use a Fire Hose Cabinet and Hydrant
Fire hose cabinet use step by step: opening the hose, two-person operation, hydrant access, the maintenance schedule and the cost of…When Are Refresher and Additional Training Given?
Who gets refresher training and when? Return after more than 6 months away, additional training after an accident and an HR decision flow…How to Measure the Effectiveness of OHS Training
Measuring OHS training effectiveness does not end with the exam: a four-level method using surveys, pre and post tests, site observation…How to Obtain a Construction Machinery Operator Certificate
How is a machinery operator certificate obtained? MEB certificate vs MYK excavator certificate vs class G licence, course and exam steps…How to Get a Crane Operator Certificate
How is a crane operator certificate obtained? Valid certificates for overhead, mobile and tower cranes, the MYK requirement and on-site…Welder Certificates: MYK, MEB and EN ISO 9606
Which welder certificate is valid? Compare the MEB course certificate, MYK certificate and EN ISO 9606, their validity and who asks for…Site Induction and Permits for Contractor Workers
How is contractor induction done? A practical guide to subcontractor OHS training, factory entry rules, contractor cards, permits to work…OHS Briefings for Interns and Visitors
How is intern OHS training given on day one, and which rules apply to visitors and supplier drivers? Information cards, the escort rule and…Employee Representative Training and Rights
What topics does employee representative training cover and how long is it? Protection against loss of rights, the right to request…Rules for Working Safely with Portable Ladders
Ladder safety: which jobs portable ladders can be used for, how to set the leaning angle, the three points of contact rule and a pre-use…Foreign National Employees: Language and OHS Training
How is OHS training given to foreign workers? Interpreters, visual instructions, signs and ways to check the training was understood, with…Vocational Training Through a Public Education Centre Course
How does a public education centre vocational course work? What the employer does at each step: module choice, enrolment, attendance, exam…How to Design Job-Specific Risk Training
How is job-specific risk training derived from the risk assessment? Topic group 4 hours, the face-to-face rule and sample plans for…How to Run a Toolbox Talk
How do you run a toolbox talk? The 5â10 minute structure, choosing topics, sample topics for construction sites, a sample flow and the…Does OHS Training Count as Working Time? Training on Shifts
Can OHS training be given outside working hours? Training time as working time, overtime pay, weekend training and a session plan for a…Chemical Labels and Hazard Pictograms
What do hazard pictograms mean? SEA Regulation label elements, the nine pictograms, H and P statements, and labelling chemicals decanted…Who Can Deliver OHS Training?
Who can deliver OHS training? Roles of the specialist, physician and DSP under the 2026 rules, authorised bodies and who issues…How to Prepare an Annual OHS Training Plan
How is an annual OHS training plan prepared? Step by step from the employee list to a training matrix, dating refresher training and a…Emergency Team Member Training: Topics and Refreshers
How long is emergency team member training, who delivers it and what does it cover? Hands-on training for firefighting, rescue and…Induction Training: A Sample 2-Hour Programme
How is induction training delivered? A 2-hour OHS programme compliant with the 2026 regulation, the site tour, induction training topics…Frequently asked questions
Which OHS training courses are mandatory?
Every employee receives at least 2 hours of induction training before starting work, basic OHS training within 3 months of starting, and refresher training according to the hazard class. Emergency teams and first aiders need their own training, and certain hazardous jobs require a vocational training certificate.
When did the new OHS training regulation take effect?
The new regulation on employees’ OHS training was published in the Official Gazette on 2 April 2026 and repealed the 2013 regulation. Training and certificates issued under the old regulation remain valid.
Who delivers fire safety training?
Bursa Sistemer delivers theoretical and practical fire safety training with its own trainers. MEB-approved vocational training is arranged through our solution partners.
Who needs a vocational training certificate?
People who will work in the hazardous and very hazardous jobs listed in the regulation’s annex must hold a vocational training certificate before they are hired. See our vocational training page for details.