The 16-Hour Basic Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Training Process for Interns

The obligations regarding occupational health and safety training for students who will undertake internships are regulated under the “Regulation on the Procedures and Principles of Occupational Health and Safety Training of Employees,” published in the Official Gazette dated May 15, 2013, and numbered 28648. According to the relevant regulation, employees and interns are required to receive occupational health and safety training for durations determined based on the hazard class of the workplace where they will be assigned.

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Who Is This Training Designed For?

This program is designed for students who will undertake internships in workplaces classified as “very hazardous.” Students who will intern in sectors such as healthcare services and the automotive industry, which are considered very hazardous, are eligible to participate in this training program.

Legal Basis of the Training

The program has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the “Regulation on the Procedures and Principles of Occupational Health and Safety Training for Employees.” The training duration, content, and implementation principles are carried out based on the regulations stated in the relevant legislation.

Training Duration

According to Article 11 of the regulation, the basic occupational health and safety training duration for employees working in very hazardous workplaces must be at least 16 hours. This program therefore includes 16 hours of training content.

How Does the Training Process Work?

  • Application Phase

After the application process is completed, users receive their username and password via email. These credentials allow access to the training portal.

  • Asynchronous Training Process

The training is conducted using an asynchronous learning method. Participants are given 30 days to complete the training content.

  • Assessment Process

An online exam is conducted at the end of the training. Participants who score 70 points or above are awarded a participation certificate.

  • Certification Process

Once the training is 100% completed, the Participation Certificate is uploaded to the e-Government (e-Devlet) system. Participants can view their certificates via the Bursa Uludağ University certificate verification screen.

Training Content

The program covers the following topics:

  • Chemical, physical, and ergonomic risk factors

  • Manual lifting and carrying

  • Flammability, explosion, fire, and fire protection

  • Safe use of work equipment

  • Working with display screen equipment

  • Electricity hazards, risks, and precautions

  • Causes of occupational accidents and implementation of prevention techniques

  • Safety and health signs

  • Use of personal protective equipment

  • General occupational health and safety rules and safety culture

  • Evacuation and rescue topics

The program content also includes occupational health and safety legislation, risk factors, emergency management, and employees’ rights and responsibilities.

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