12-Hour Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Basic Training for Interns

Legal Basis

According to the “Regulation on Procedures and Principles of Occupational Health and Safety Trainings for Employees” published in the Official Gazette No. 28648 on May 15, 2013, it is mandatory for employees to receive occupational health and safety (OHS) training based on the hazard class of their workplace.

Training and Certification Process

In cases where the certificate needs to be urgently obtained, a request can be made via email after completing the training. Normally, certificates are reflected on the e-Government system approximately one week after the completion date of the training.

Legal Regulation and Distance Learning Principle

According to Article 12 of the relevant regulation:

“Except for initial basic trainings provided at the workplace, repeat basic trainings for employees can be delivered using distance learning if the employer prepares content specific to the job and workplace and provides the necessary online training management system.”

Eligibility

Intern students who will work in hazardous sectors (e.g., automotive industry)

Interactive Online Training – Renewal Program

Through distance OHS training, employees can complete renewal trainings via interactive training presentations. Comprehensive training materials prepared according to hazard classes are available in the online training system.

Training Duration and Hazard Class Regulations

• Low-risk workplaces: Minimum 8 hours
• Hazardous workplaces: Minimum 12 hours
• High-risk workplaces: Minimum 16 hours

The organized training program is prepared for hazardous and high-risk workplaces and consists of 12- and 16-hour content.

Training Topics and Frequency

Trainings include topics such as occupational health and safety legislation, risk factors, emergency management, personal protective equipment, prevention of occupational accidents, and employees’ rights and responsibilities.

Trainings should be repeated periodically based on emerging risks and changing conditions:

• High-risk class: At least once a year
• Hazardous class: At least once every two years
• Low-risk class: At least once every three years

Distance Learning Guidelines

This training program has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the “Regulation on Procedures and Principles of Occupational Health and Safety Trainings for Employees” and its amendments.

Accordingly, basic OHS trainings are designed with the most up-to-date legal regulations in an understandable manner using new online training techniques. Training packages consider job-specific health risks and are sector-specific. You can select sector-specific topics from our training content.

• Compliant with international standards and the latest legal regulations
• Reusable, manageable, and traceable training packages
• Interactive and easy-to-understand content
• Users’ login, logout, and time spent on the system are tracked and reported
• Mobile-compatible system
• Pre-test and post-test
• Assessment questions are included in each topic

Training Content

• General Topics
• Information about labor legislation
• Employees’ legal rights and responsibilities
• Workplace cleanliness and order
• Legal consequences of occupational accidents and diseases
• Health Topics
• Causes of occupational diseases
• Prevention principles and implementation techniques
• Biological and psychosocial risk factors
• First aid
• Harmful effects of tobacco products and passive exposure
• Technical Topics
• Chemical, physical, and ergonomic risk factors
• Manual lifting and carrying
• Fire, explosion, and prevention
• Safe use of work equipment
• Working with display screen equipment
• Electrical hazards, risks, and precautions
• Causes and prevention of occupational accidents
• Safety and health signs
• Use of personal protective equipment
• General OHS rules and safety culture
• Evacuation and rescue
• Other Topics (Determined according to hazard class and qualifications)

Training Process

The training is conducted online asynchronously. To participate, you must have internet access and a suitable internet package. A device with a camera and microphone (smartphone, tablet, preferably computer) is required. Participants can access the training portal anytime during the training period. Login credentials are sent directly to participants’ emails. Participation is mandatory. Participants scoring 70 or above on the final test will receive a certificate. OHS Basic Training Certificates are issued according to the regulation.

Important Information

• Certificates will be issued after internal checks by our institution.
• Participants can send any questions or issues to usem@uludag.edu.tr or uzem@uludag.edu.tr.
• Training registration and payment are done online; installment payments are not available for credit cards.
• For corporate invoice payments, please contact our support center at 0850 840 8543.