Purpose

This policy has been established to ensure that all our employees work in a healthy and safe working environment, to prevent occupational accidents and diseases, and to create a sustainable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) culture in full compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety requirements of the SA8000 Social Accountability Standard.

References

-Occupational Health and Safety Law No. 6331

-ILO Convention No. 155

-SA8000 Social Accountability Standard

Scope

This policy applies to all employees, interns, subcontractors, and visitors. All contractors, suppliers, and subcontracted employers operating within the workplace are also expected to comply with the principles of this policy.

Policy Principles

Healthy and Safe Working Environment

-Protecting the life, physical health, and mental well-being of employees is a fundamental principle.

-Occupational health and safety risks are systematically identified, assessed, eliminated where possible, or reduced to an acceptable level in order to prevent occupational accidents and diseases.

-In emergency situations, employees have the right to stop work and leave the hazardous area. Employees are informed about this right during basic occupational health and safety training.

-Clean air, potable water, adequate lighting, thermal comfort, and appropriate hygiene conditions are provided in all working areas.

Participation and Representation

-Employees have the right to actively participate in OHS activities, make suggestions, and be represented.

-Employee representatives elected by employees participate in the Occupational Health and Safety Committee.

-Employees have the right to stop work or leave the area in the event of serious or imminent danger and shall not be subject to any punishment, retaliation, or pressure for exercising this right.

Training and Awareness

-All employees receive OHS training before starting work, when changing jobs or duties, and periodically thereafter.

-Training is provided in a language and through methods that employees can understand.

-Continuous information activities, posters, notice boards, and practical training are used to increase risk awareness.

Work Equipment and Personal Protective Equipment

-All machinery, equipment, and installations are subject to periodic inspections and controls.

-Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided to employees free of charge. Its use is mandatory where required and is regularly monitored.

Emergency Preparedness and First Aid

-Risk-based emergency response plans are prepared for potential emergency situations, and drills are conducted regularly.

-An adequate number of trained first-aiders are appointed, and necessary first-aid equipment and medical supplies are kept readily available.

-The safe evacuation of employees and visitors in emergency situations is ensured.

Near-Miss and Accident Reporting

-Near-miss incidents, occupational accidents, hazardous situations, and health complaints are recorded and analyzed, and continuous improvement is ensured through appropriate corrective and preventive actions.

Health Surveillance

-Pre-employment and periodic health examinations of employees are carried out.

-Specific risk assessments and appropriate work arrangements are implemented for pregnant and breastfeeding employees, young workers, employees with disabilities, and employees aged 50 and above.

OHS Culture and Continuous Improvement

-OHS performance is monitored through internal audits and Management Review (MR) meetings.

-OHS objectives, such as zero accidents, reduction of accident frequency rates, and reduction of near-miss incidents, are established annually and monitored through performance reports.

-Continuous improvement of OHS practices is the joint responsibility of the Social Performance Team (SPT) and management representatives.

Social Responsibility in Occupational Health and Safety

-Forced labor, child labor, discrimination, physical or psychological violence, abusive disciplinary practices, and unlawful wage deductions are strictly prohibited.

-Fair and equal opportunity principles are observed in recruitment, working conditions, training, and promotion processes.

-Our suppliers are also expected to comply with the principles of this policy and adhere to the requirements and principles of SA8000.

Commitment

As a company, we are committed to ensuring that all our employees work under healthy, safe, respectful, and dignified conditions; complying with all applicable legal requirements related to Occupational Health and Safety and the requirements of ISO 45001; continuously reviewing and improving our Occupational Health and Safety Management System; complying with the SA8000 Standard; adopting continuous improvement as a fundamental principle; and cooperating with employee representatives in all relevant OHS processes.

This policy shall be communicated and made accessible to all employees, visitors, subcontractors, and other relevant interested parties.