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warning sign
These are signs that warn about a situation that may cause danger or harm.
whole body vibration
It refers to mechanical vibration that, when transmitted to the entire body, poses a risk to the health and safety of workers, in particular, causing discomfort in the lumbar region and trauma to the spine.
work accident
It is an accident that causes physical or mental harm to the insured person due to a sudden and external factor due to the work he/she performs while under the authority of the employer. Accidents that occur during the employee's stay at the workplace, due to the work being carried out by the Employer, during the time spent without the employee doing his/her main job due to being assigned to another place by the employer, during the time reserved for the employee on breastfeeding leave to breastfeed his/her child, and during the collective transportation of the employee to and from the place of work with a vehicle provided by the employer, are considered work accidents.
Workplace health and safety unit (ISGB)
It is a unit established in the workplace to carry out occupational health and safety services and has the necessary equipment and personnel.
Workplace Physician
A physician who has a workplace medicine certificate authorized by the Ministry to work in the field of occupational health and safety is the person who ensures the management of health policies in the workplace.
