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Our company considers protecting the health and safety of our employees to be one of its top priorities. In line with the philosophy that “Our Employees Are Our Most Valuable Asset”, we conduct our Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) activities using a systematic and continuous approach to create a healthy, safe, and sustainable work environment.
Occupational physicians and safety specialists are employed within our company; our OHS activities are carried out in accordance with relevant legislation and the requirements of the ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System. Our company holds the ISO 45001:2018 certification, and we strive to maintain the sustainability of our management system and pursue continuous improvement through meticulous efforts.
Our Core Principles
Our approach to occupational health and safety is based on:
· Compliance with legal and other requirements,
· Elimination of hazards and management of risks,
· Training and awareness-raising for employees,
· Implementation of protective measures,
· Ensuring employee consultation and participation,
· Performance monitoring and continuous improvement
Occupational Health and Safety Organization and Employee Participation
In accordance with the relevant provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Law No. 6331, Occupational Health and Safety Committees have been established at our Headquarters and at our branches that meet the required number of employees and other conditions.
Activities carried out within the scope of occupational health and safety, including risks, necessary precautions, and improvement initiatives, are evaluated by the relevant committees and monitored in accordance with the decisions made.
Education and Awareness
Developing a culture of occupational health and safety is one of our company’s top priorities.
We provide pre-employment and Basic Occupational Health and Safety training to new employees before they begin work, and OHS training to employees due for refresher training in accordance with the timeframes specified by regulations.
In addition, we conduct various training and awareness-raising activities to increase our employees’ awareness of emergency situations, fire safety, first aid, safe work practices, and the prevention of workplace accidents.
Risk Management and a Preventive Approach
OHS Risk Assessment activities are being carried out at our headquarters and branches; the necessary corrective actions are being planned to eliminate the identified hazards and risks or reduce them to acceptable levels.
To ensure that OHS risk assessment activities are conducted in a more effective, systematic, and traceable manner, our Information Technology Department has developed and implemented the “Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Risk Assessment Management System Program.” Data related to risk assessments is recorded electronically, and the progress of these activities is tracked through the system.
Health Monitoring
To protect the health of our employees, pre-employment and periodic medical examinations are conducted by our occupational physicians in accordance with relevant regulations.
In addition, the necessary medical equipment, supplies, and materials are kept on hand, and appropriate arrangements are made to ensure that first aid can be administered effectively in emergencies.
Emergency Management
To ensure we are prepared for emergencies at our headquarters and branches, Emergency Plans are being developed and emergency response teams are being formed.
These teams carry out the following tasks:
· First aid,
· Firefighting,
· Search, rescue, and evacuation,
· Security and technical support,
· Communications
Our employees who serve on these teams complete training provided by authorized institutions and obtain the necessary certifications.
In addition, to enhance our employees’ awareness and response capabilities regarding disasters and emergencies, we ensure their participation in Search, Rescue, and Evacuation training and simulation exercises focused on disasters such as earthquakes and floods.
Drills and Emergency Preparedness
To improve our level of preparedness for emergencies, assess the feasibility of our emergency plans, and develop our employees’ ability to respond appropriately to potential emergencies, we conduct regular emergency drills.
The drills are planned and carried out with due consideration for the operations and risks at our workplaces.
During the drills, the roles and responsibilities of emergency response teams, employee evacuation procedures, the use of assembly areas, communication and coordination processes, and emergency response methods are tested through practical exercises.
The results of the drills are documented; deficiencies, nonconformities, and opportunities for improvement identified are evaluated, and the necessary corrective and improvement actions are planned and monitored.
Through these efforts, we aim to enhance our employees’ preparedness and awareness regarding emergencies, continuously improve the effectiveness of emergency plans, and ensure the highest level of protection for life and property in the event of a potential emergency.
Periodic Inspections and Technical Safety
To ensure that our employees can work in a safe environment, the necessary periodic inspections, checks, and measurements of the work equipment, installations, and safety systems at our workplaces are carried out by authorized and accredited organizations.
In this context, depending on the specific characteristics of each workplace, periodic inspections, checks, and measurements are performed on the following systems and equipment; the results are reported, and necessary improvements are tracked:
· Thermal comfort measurements,
· Lighting measurements,
· Residual current device (RCD) checks,
· Grounding measurements,
· Inspections of electrical wiring and electrical panels,
· Inspections of ventilation systems,
· Inspections of lightning protection systems,
· Inspections of generators,
· Inspections of sectional doors,
· Pressure vessel and tank inspections,
· Fire detection and alarm systems,
· Fire hydrant systems,
· Fire pump station,
· Fire water tank,
· Sprinkler systems
Management of Workplace Accidents and Near Misses
Workplace accidents and near-miss incidents are recorded, and the incidents that occur are investigated by the OHS Unit.
Workplace accidents are reported to the Social Security Institution (SGK) within the timeframes specified in the relevant legislation.
To prevent the recurrence of accidents, the causes of incidents are evaluated; necessary corrective actions are planned and implemented.
Prior to the return to work of employees who have been absent from work for an extended period due to a workplace accident or other reasons, the necessary information sessions and awareness training are conducted to support their safe return to work.
Digital Tracking of Occupational Health and Safety Processes
The Request Tracking System (TTS) is used to monitor activities carried out under the Occupational Health and Safety Management System in an effective and traceable manner.
Thanks to the OHS Management System and OHS Time-Sensitive Documents applications within the TTS, completed and planned activities are recorded electronically; time-sensitive tasks and processes are tracked through the system, and email notifications are sent to the relevant individuals when necessary.
This ensures that OHS processes are carried out in a timely, systematic, and sustainable manner.
Continuous Improvement and a Culture of Occupational Health and Safety
Our company views occupational health and safety not merely as a legal obligation, but as an integral part of our corporate culture.
Our goal is to raise OHS awareness among our employees, foster a culture of safe work practices, encourage employee consultation and participation, continuously enhance our emergency preparedness, and consistently improve our occupational health and safety performance.
Risk assessments, training, health surveillance, periodic inspections, work-related accidents and near-miss incidents, emergency drills, and feedback from employees are all considered key inputs in the continuous improvement of our Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
To ensure our employees work in a healthy, safe, and happy work environment, we conduct all our processes with a focus on a corrective approach, employee participation, effective risk management, emergency preparedness, and continuous improvement.
OUR GOAL: ZERO WORKPLACE ACCIDENTS
We are working together to ensure healthy employees, a safe work environment, and a sustainable occupational health and safety culture.
