A mobilization has been launched for workplace physicians and nurses. The Minister of Family, Labor and Social Services, Zehra Zümrüt Selçuk, issued a breaking announcement stating that a campaign has begun to inform workplace physicians and nurses. Minister Selçuk explained measures to be observed in working life within the scope of precautions against the coronavirus. She said, “Within the scope of measures taken against the coronavirus, we have mobilized all experts, workplace physicians and workplace nurses in the field to inform our employers and employees.”
As part of the ministry’s coronavirus precautions, Minister Selçuk announced new measures for Occupational Health and Safety training and for employers and employees working under occupational health and safety regulations. She emphasized the importance of using appropriate and safe personal protective equipment effectively for citizens in high-risk groups.
Minister Selçuk Shared Experts’ Warnings with Workplaces and Employees
Minister Selçuk shared experts’ warnings with workplaces and employees. She stated that the ministry prepared informative posters and guides about issues where employers and employees must show care at work, and distributed them to everyone in working life. These posters and guides, which cover all relevant rules to be observed at the workplace, have been shared with employer and worker confederations as well as non-governmental organizations. They were also published on the ministry’s websites and social media channels.
Minister Selçuk reported that the General Directorate of Occupational Health and Safety has been providing training to workers in the fight against the coronavirus. “Our 2,446 joint health and safety centers authorized by the ministry and 44,986 occupational health and safety professionals in the field have started to provide training on virus protection and hygiene measures. Our expert teams continue to inform people on site,” she said.
What Topics Are Expert Teams Warning Employers and Employees About?
Expert teams are warning employers and employees about several key points regarding the coronavirus. Workplaces must comply with decisions made by the Health Sciences Board and the ministry. Employers and employees should pay close attention to hygiene, especially by washing hands with soap and water at regular intervals. People should avoid touching their faces with their hands. Shared spaces, vehicles, tools and equipment must be cleaned frequently. Work environments should be ventilated regularly, and close contact should be avoided whenever possible. When coughing or sneezing, individuals should cover their mouth and nose with a disposable tissue and dispose of it properly. Employers must provide necessary supplies and products to protect employees from the virus and ensure these preventive measures can be applied effectively.