Artı OSGB
With 7 branches across Turkey and serving 33 provinces, we specialize in helping organizations create safe and healthy work environments.
ARTI Joint Health and Safety Unit (OSGB) services; brings together expert talents in the field with institutions.
ARTI OSGB, which provides employment for occupational physicians, occupational safety specialists, occupational nurses and other health personnel, is not limited to legal legislation requirements. These teams working in the field are supported by ARTI’s competent consultant staff, integration of activities into daily operations is ensured in line with project management principles, and continuous measurement, follow-up and improvement of performance are carried out.
ARTI Joint Health and Safety Unit carries out its services with centers established in Istanbul, Kocaeli, Ankara, Izmir, Adana, Rize, Kirklareli and Burdur provinces and approved by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security. National legislation continues to hold primary employers responsible for occupational health and safety issues, even if services are provided externally. Therefore, managing risk, focusing on activities aimed at preventing accidents and occupational diseases and making OSGB services a part of management systems are both legal responsibilities and humanitarian duties for institutions. ARTI OSGB is ready to be your pioneering and reliable solution partner that shares this duty and responsibility!
ARTI Joint Health and Safety Unit (OSGB) services; brings together expert talents in the field with institutions. It is a private institution authorized by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security to provide occupational health and safety services to workplaces operating in the public and private sectors. It employs an authorized Workplace Physician, Occupational Safety Specialist and Other Health Personnel.
Legal Status of the Joint Health and Safety Unit (OSGB)
Joint Health and Safety Units are public institutions and organizations and private law legal entities established outside the workplace to provide occupational health and safety services to one or more workplaces, having the necessary equipment and personnel and authorized by the General Directorate.
This regulation dated 27 November 2010 and numbered 27768 covers,
a) Workplaces where at least 50 workers are continuously employed in terms of establishing a workplace health and safety unit or receiving services from joint health and safety units established outside the workplace and assigning a workplace doctor and other personnel when necessary,
b) Workplaces where jobs considered as industrial are performed and at least 50 workers are continuously employed in terms of assigning an occupational safety expert engineer or technical staff.
Employers are obliged to establish a workplace health and safety unit to provide this service in workplaces where they employ at least 50 workers on a permanent basis, and to assign one or more workplace physicians, other personnel if necessary, and one or more occupational safety experts in jobs considered industrial.
Employers may also fulfill these obligations by receiving all or part of their occupational health and safety services from joint health and safety units established outside the workplace. Employers cannot receive health and safety services from different Joint Health and Safety Units. Receiving services from Joint Health and Safety Units does not eliminate the employer’s legal responsibilities.
Why Choose Artı OSGB?
Artı OSGB goes beyond standard services to make a real impact in occupational health and safety management. We’re not just a service provider that meets legal requirements—we are a trusted partner that builds safety culture in workplaces, streamlines processes, and enhances employee well-being.
We can provide additional services to companies with our comprehensive 360° OHS solutions ranging from OHS training, leadership development, and behavior-based safety programs to e-learning, OHS software, creative communication strategies, content creation, and much more.
Frequently Asked Questions about Occupational Health and Safet Services (OSGB)?
What are OSGB services?
Which workplaces must benefit from OSGB services?
Legally, workplaces that employ at least 50 workers on a permanent basis are obliged to establish a workplace health and safety unit or receive services from OSGB. This includes appointing a workplace doctor and occupational safety expert.
What advantages does receiving OSGB services provide to employers?
Receiving OSGB services offers employers advantages such as increasing the health and safety of their employees, preventing work accidents and occupational diseases, ensuring legal compliance and reducing criminal liabilities. It can also increase work efficiency and increase employee satisfaction by creating a safe working environment.
In which sectors are OSGB services mandatory?
All workplaces that employ at least 50 workers on a permanent basis must benefit from OSGB services for varying periods depending on the number of employees and hazard classes, in line with legal requirements.
What is an OSGB (Occupational Health and Safety Unit)?
An OSGB (Occupational Health and Safety Unit) is an authorized institution by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security in Turkey, established to provide comprehensive occupational health and safety services to workplaces. These services are delivered with the necessary resources and qualified personnel, ensuring workplace safety and legal compliance.
What services do OSGBs offer?
OSGB services include a range of occupational health and safety solutions such as the employment of workplace physicians, occupational safety experts, nurses, and other healthcare staff. They also provide essential services like risk assessments, emergency planning, employee health monitoring, and OHS training programs to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Which workplaces are required to use OSGB services?
According to Turkish OHS regulations, workplaces with specific hazard categories or a certain number of employees must ensure they have occupational health and safety services. Employers can either establish an internal OHS team or outsource these services to an authorized OSGB provider.
What are the benefits of OSGB services for businesses?
OSGB services provide professional support to help businesses meet legal OHS requirements, ensuring employee health and safety. By preventing workplace accidents and occupational diseases, these services improve workplace productivity, reduce operational costs, and create a safer working environment.
Where does Artı OSGB provide services?
Artı OSGB provides occupational health and safety services in 33 provinces across Turkey, with 7 branches nationwide. We have Ministry of Labor and Social Security-approved centers in Istanbul, Kocaeli, Ankara, Izmir, Adana, Rize, Kırklareli, and Burdur.