GENERAL INFORMATION
 

Project title
 

Improvement of Occupational Health and Safety Conditions at Workplaces

Priority area
 

Social Policy and Employment

Beneficiary

Ministry for Labour and Social Security, General Directorate for Occupational Health and Safety

Co-Beneficiary
 

Duration

25 months (14/01/2010-15/02/2012)

EU contribution (Euro)

4,075,000

PROJECT SUMMARY

Brief description of the project and main objectives
 

The overall objective of the project is to improve the health and safety conditions of workers at work, and to ensure the implementation of the related EU acquis in Türkiye.

The project purpose is to assist the Turkish government to upgrade OHS related recording system and to promote OHS culture among workplaces with specific focus on mining, construction and metal industries.
 

Location

Achievements / expected outputs

• Upgraded OHS conditions in construction, mining and metal sectors based on the design and use of OHS Management System models, and by improved record keeping system.
• Increased capacity among OHS professionals to ensure OHS function and OHS surveillance and diagnosis.
• Increased awareness and knowledge among social partners, related organizations and OHS professionals on occupational accidents and diseases