PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS UNDER LAW NO. 6331 ON OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
According to Article 15 of the Occupational Health and Safety Law No. 6331, the employer is obliged to ensure that medical examinations and health screenings deemed appropriate by the workplace physician are carried out for employees prior to recruitment and in case of job changes, taking into account the nature of the job, the sector, and the working environment.
As Bodrum Tıp OSGB, we provide Pre-Employment Medical Reports through our workplace physicians at your company location, and necessary health screenings are conducted via our mobile health units.
Medical Tests Included in the Pre-Employment Health Report
Chest X-ray
Used to diagnose diseases such as tuberculosis and other respiratory conditions. The chest X-ray is evaluated and reported by a pulmonologist.
Audiometry (Hearing Tests)
Required especially for employees working in noisy environments such as construction sites or factories, to measure the hearing threshold level.
Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)
Conducted to detect respiratory diseases such as asthma, COPD, or shortness of breath. Recommended across various industries.
Carrier Examination (Porter Test)
Mandatory for employees working in the food industry or those in direct contact with consumables. Nasal, throat, and stool cultures are analyzed for the presence of infectious bacteria.
Tetanus Vaccination
Tetanus, caused by the deadly Clostridium tetani bacteria, can enter the body through open wounds. Vaccination is administered in specific doses to build immunity.
Complete Blood Count (CBC/Hemogram)
Analyzes various blood parameters to evaluate the employee’s overall health. Detects conditions such as anemia, infections, leukemia, and viral diseases.
Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG)
Measures blood sugar levels while fasting. Elevated results may indicate a risk of diabetes.
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Using electrodes placed on the wrists, ankles, and chest, this test evaluates heart rhythm and identifies possible arrhythmias or cardiac conditions.
Eye Examination
Detects visual impairments such as myopia or hyperopia, as well as conditions like color blindness and cataracts.
Legal Obligation Under Article 15 of Law No. 6331
The Employer Shall:
Ensure that employees are medically examined in consideration of the health and safety risks they may be exposed to at the workplace.
Health screenings are mandatory in the following situations:
- Before starting employment.
- In case of a change in job position.
- After a work accident, occupational illness, or health-related leave, upon return to work if requested.
- Periodically during employment, depending on the nature of the job and the hazard class of the workplace, as determined by the Ministry.
Employees working in hazardous and highly hazardous jobs may not commence work without a medical report confirming their fitness for the job.
Health reports required under this law must be issued by workplace physicians employed at either an internal occupational health unit or an authorized Occupational Health and Safety Unit (OSGB). Appeals against reports must be submitted to designated referral hospitals as determined by the Ministry of Health. Decisions are final.
The cost of health monitoring and any associated expenses shall be borne entirely by the employer and may not be charged to the employee.
Employee health data obtained during medical examinations must be kept confidential in order to protect their privacy and dignity.