Bursa · Orhangazi
Orhangazi OSGB: OHS for automotive, steel and olive businesses
Orhangazi has no OSB, but its industry is strong: automotive supply, iron and steel and boatbuilding take place in plants spread across the district. We prepare an OHS plan for each plant based on its own processes.
- Location
- Western end of Lake İznik; towards Gemlik and Yalova
- Main industries
- Automotive supply, iron and steel
- Agriculture
- Table olives, Gedelek pickles
- Service model
- Plant-specific plan, scheduled visit days
Intensive industry outside an OSB in Orhangazi
Orhangazi is a district at the western end of Lake İznik, on the Bursa–Yalova highway. There is no organised industrial zone (OSB) in Orhangazi on the list of active OSBs of the Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BTSO); even so, industry accounts for a large share of the district’s economy. The 2012 Orhangazi district report by BEBKA (the Bursa Eskişehir Bilecik Development Agency) lists the automotive supply industry first in employment and the iron and steel sector second. The report notes boat and yacht building as a feature that sets the district apart from Bursa’s other districts; textiles producing yarn and fabric and food processing are also on the list.
This diversity means that no single template works for our Orhangazi OSGB (joint health and safety unit) service:
- In iron and steel plants, the main risks are molten metal, hot surfaces, high noise and moving heavy loads by crane. Annual inspection and load testing of overhead cranes and cranes, and health surveillance for heat and noise exposure, are indispensable in these plants.
- In the automotive supply industry, press, welding and assembly lines, shift work and supplier audits stand out.
- In boatbuilding, work with resins and composite materials takes place inside enclosed or semi-enclosed hulls; solvent vapour, fire and ventilation require special precautions.
On the agricultural side, Orhangazi’s signature is table olives. According to the same report, olives are grown in all the district’s villages; the geographical boundary of the Gemlik Olive designation of origin also covers Orhangazi. The pickles of Gedelek village are a well-known example of small agriculture-based food businesses. For the harvest, which runs from late October to late December, and the brine processing period that follows, we plan seasonal workers’ induction training and pre-employment medical examinations in advance.
As industrial plants are spread across the district, we concentrate visits on scheduled days and link them on the same route as workplaces in Gemlik and İznik.
Areas we serve in Orhangazi
- Industrial plants spread across the districtAutomotive supply, iron and steel and textile factories; outside an OSB.
- Boat and yacht building workshopsComposite hull production and fitting-out work.
- Olive-growing villages and processing plantsTable olive harvesting, brine processing and pickle production.
- Lake İznik shoreAgriculture, food and beverage and small service businesses around the lake.
What we focus on at plants in Orhangazi
Hot work and molten metal
In steel plants, we include in the risk assessment the choice of protective equipment against splashes, burns and heat stress, as well as fluid intake and rest arrangements.
Ventilation in composite work
Inside hulls where resins and solvents are used, we put ventilation, control of ignition sources and confined-space work permits on a formal footing.
Moving heavy loads
For heavy loads such as billets, coils and boat hulls, we combine crane operator, signaller and sling checks in a single instruction.
Maintenance shutdowns
For planned maintenance shutdowns on steel and press lines, we plan energy isolation, lockout-tagout and the coordination of external maintenance teams in advance.
Key industries in Orhangazi
Automotive and Automotive Suppliers
Parts manufacturing is mostly hazardous class Machine safety, noise and chemical exposure management across press lines, robotic welding cells, paint booths and assembly.Metalworking and Machinery Manufacturing
Hazardous; laser cutting and plating very hazardous Limb injuries, lifting operations and equipment inspections on CNC, machining, welding, laser cutting and plating lines.Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber
Class is determined by the NACE code Compliance management for chemical exposure, explosive atmospheres, injection and extrusion machines, mold changes and storage.Food and Beverage Production
Class depends on the code; bread making is less hazardous OHS that manages cold rooms, slippery floors, cutting and filling machines, ammonia and steam risks together with hygiene and carrier screening.Our services in Orhangazi
Frequently asked questions about OSGB services in Orhangazi
Our factory is not in an OSB; does this change our OHS obligations?
No. Obligations are determined by the headcount and the hazard class, not by where the workplace is located. For plants outside an OSB, the difference shows up mainly in infrastructure: issues such as fire brigade access, water and energy shut-off points and relations with neighbouring plants must be resolved specifically for the plant in the emergency plan.
Does our steel plant need other health personnel (DSP)?
If your main activity is in the very hazardous class and you have 10 or more employees, DSP must be assigned. The time is 10 minutes per employee per month for 10–49 employees, 15 for 50–249 and 20 for 250 and above. If a full-time physician works at the workplace, there is no need to assign DSP separately. We confirm your class together based on your code in the 2025 list.
What should we do about work inside boat hulls?
Work in confined spaces such as hull interiors, tanks and compartments should be addressed as a separate heading in the risk assessment: ventilation, gas measurement, a written work permit, a standby attendant outside and a rescue plan. Personal protective equipment for resins and solvents is selected according to the safety data sheets. We prepare the rescue team through drills.
How many first-aiders do we need during the olive harvest?
The number of first-aiders depends on the hazard class: one first-aider is required for every 20 employees in the less hazardous class, every 15 in the hazardous class and every 10 in the very hazardous class. We take the higher harvest headcount into account. The certificate is valid for 3 years; refresher training must be taken within the 3 months before it expires.
We are a small pickle producer in Gedelek; which records should we keep?
Even with few employees, your basic records are the risk assessment, the emergency plan, training records, medical reports and periodic inspection reports. The method used in the risk assessment is stated, each page is initialled and the last page is signed. Failure to keep records is subject to a separate administrative fine; you can see the amounts in the fines table. We gather the documents in a single file and keep them ready for inspection.