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As per the regulation brought with the Law No. 6552 to Art. 6/4 of
the Occupational Health and Safety Law, apprentices and trainees shall
not be counted in the number of employees working in the workplace
in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Law.
Finally, pursuant to the regulation added to Art. 30 of the
Occupational Health and Safety Law, the training programs related to
occupational health and safety services, the training period, qualifica-
tions of the trainers, matters on assignment and related principles and
procedures shall be determined by the Ministry of Labor and Social
Security in workplaces which employ less than 10 employees, and
which are specified under a less dangerous class.
Conclusion
Significant amendments on subcontractors, collective labor law,
underground workers and workplace safety and security are introduced
under Law No. 6552. It is seen that, said amendments bring particular
regulations in favor of subcontractor employees and underground
workers and the responsibility of the employers and subcontractors is
increased.
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