The Regulation Amending the Regulation on the Procedures and Principles of Occupational Health and Safety Trainings for Employees (“Regulation”), which significant changes regarding the content and type of training (synchronous/asynchronous remote training), was published in the Official Gazette dated March 5, 2025, and numbered 32832. The Regulation entered into force on its publication date.
According to this Regulation:
- For public institutions classified as low-risk and private workplaces with fewer than 10 employees in the low-risk category:
- The basic training program must be tailored to the specific job. Both initial and refresher training sessions may be conducted through synchronous or asynchronous remote training methods.
- For private workplaces with 10 or more employees in the low-risk category, as well as for workplaces classified as hazardous and highly hazardous:
- The basic training program must be designed in accordance with the educational level of the participants and tailored to the specific job and workplace, incorporating elements familiar to employees and their work environment. Except for initial training sessions, refresher trainings may be conducted through synchronous remote training methods.
You can access the full text of the Communiqué, which will come into effect on July 1, 2025, at https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2025/03/20250305-10.htm.
Best Regards,
Balay, Eryiğit & Erten
