Encyclopedic Knowledge Resource · 13 Guides · 2 Sections
A legislation-based knowledge resource on worker health
Guides on the Worker Health Center (ÇASMER), OSGB and occupational health medical examinations, grounded in Turkish legislation. Every topic is published together with the law and regulation articles it relies on — sources, not opinions.
Guides on ÇASMER, OSGB and occupational health examinations grounded in Turkish legislation, each published with the law and regulation articles it relies on.
Section 01 · 5 Guides
ÇASMER & OSGB Basics
What ÇASMER is, how to choose an OSGB, authorization and employer obligations.
Section 02 · 8 Guides
Medical Examinations
Fixed and mobile occupational health examinations: chest X-ray, audiometry, spirometry, ECG, vision, laboratory.
Method
Every guide is tied to the legislation it relies on
Each principle in the guides is presented with the relevant law and regulation article; the Official Gazette link appears in the reference block at the top of the text.
- Framework
- Regulation on Occupational Health and Safety Services · OG 28512 (29/12/2012)
- Secondary
- Regulation on Medical Examinations for Health Surveillance of Workers · OG 31725 (20/01/2022)
- Law
- Occupational Health and Safety Law No. 6331
FAQ
Short answers
See the related guide for details.
What is ÇASMER — is it the same as an OSGB?
No. ÇASMER is a public institution affiliated with the Ministry of Health; its OHS authorization is granted by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security under Law No. 6331. An OSGB is a Joint Health and Safety Unit authorized by the same ministry. They differ in affiliation and scope of services (Framework Reg. Art.4, Art.17/7).
Can medical examinations be performed at the workplace?
Yes. Examinations may be performed at a fixed center or directly at the workplace with a licensed mobile occupational health vehicle; in both cases the same principles apply regarding devices, calibration and practitioner qualifications (OG 31725, Art.5).
Who evaluates examination results?
Examinations are administered by qualified medical examination staff; results are evaluated by the workplace physician. Where necessary, the relevant specialist physician provides the report.
Is health surveillance mandatory for employers?
Under Law No. 6331, the employer is obliged to ensure health surveillance of workers, assign OHS professionals and provide these services to workers free of charge (Framework Reg. Art.5-9).