Occupational physicians are assigned to perform health services in the workplace. Today, occupational accidents and occupational diseases have an important place in the workplace. Occupational physicians, workplace nurses and other health personnel's duties, authorities and responsibilities are specified in the Official Gazette.

What are the Duties of the Occupational Physician?

The main practitioners of the occupational health and safety service, which ensures the physical and mental health of individuals in working life and prevents the possibilities that threaten the health of the employees in the workplace, are the workplace physicians. The workplace doctor, who plays an important role in creating occupational health and safety in a workplace, works together with other assistant health personnel and workplace nurse. The occupational physician also ensures compliance with the conditions of the occupational health and safety service and reports this to the ministry when necessary.