New Regulations on Workplace Safety Effective from 1 January 2025
New requirements effective from 1 January 2025 under the Occupational Health and Safety Law (Law No: 6331) of Turkey stipulate that occupational safety specialists and workplace physicians must be present in all workplaces. This pivotal regulation, first introduced in the Official Gazette dated 30 June 2012 with number No: 28339, sets higher standards to improve workplace safety across Turkey.
This development is a major step toward healthier and safer working conditions for employees. The regulation applies to all workplaces in both the public and private sectors, irrespective of the field of activity, employer, or number of employees, with certain exceptions as outlined below.

Important Provisions of the Regulation New Regulations on Workplace Safety Effective from 1 January 2025 (Turkey)
Businesses must comply with the following essential requirements under Law No: 6331:
General Obligations of Employers: Prevent occupational risks and take all necessary precautions. Conduct risk assessments. Ensure compliance with workplace safety measures. Provide employees with adequate training and information.
Mandatory Appointment: Employers must appoint occupational safety specialists and workplace physicians. Workplaces in highly hazardous categories with 10 or more employees are also required to appoint additional health personnel.
Risk Assessments: Carry out detailed evaluations of workplace hazards and implement measures to control such risks. New Regulations on Workplace Safety Effective from 1 January 2025 (Turkey)
Emergency Preparedness: Develop emergency plans related to potential hazards which may occur in the workplace. First-aid arrangements, firefighting, and arrangements for evacuation are appropriate.
Training and Education: Provide all workers with complete training on occupational health and safety. Training should be updated to cover newly emerging risks and new technology.
Employee Participation and Rights: Workers participate in safety committees and in the decision-making process. Safeguard employees’ rights to refuse unsafe work conditions without repercussions.
Reporting and Documentation: Maintain detailed records of workplace incidents and implement corrective measures. Promptly report work-related accidents and occupational illnesses to authorities.
Health Surveillance: Conduct regular health checks for employees, especially for roles in hazardous environments.
Exemptions
Under the law, this excludes the following activities and persons:
Domestic or in-house service
Military and police services - save for military or police factories and workshops.
Accidents and emergency operation units while on operation
Workplaces that do not have other employees other than the employer himself.
Consequences for Non-Compliance
Employers who do not follow these regulations face drastic fines, suspension of their operations, and litigations, among others. Among the fines is the;
Employers who fail to appoint competent occupational safety staff are fined for every non-appointment.
Any repetition is followed by higher enforcement action.
Securing Compliance
Organizations should take immediate action to review their existing occupational safety and health practices. This shall be achieved by the following:
Undertaking appropriate risk assessments.
Engaging competent occupational safety professionals and workplace physicians.
Regular training on safety, with enforcement of new standards.
For more detailed advice on how to comply with these requirements, contact CCS Law. Our lawyers are well prepared to assist in implementing effective workplace safety practices for your workplace and ensuring compliance with the law.
Disclaimer: This article is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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