PERIODIC INSPECTIONS UNDER THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CONDITIONS IN THE USE OF WORK EQUIPMENT REGULATION
The minimum requirements specified in the health and safety conditions regulation in the use of work equipment and national-international standards are taken into account within the scope of periodic inspections.
Minimum general requirements for work equipment:
2.1. Minimum requirements for control devices in work equipment that affect safety:
2.1.1. Control devices in work equipment that affect safety must be clearly visible and recognizable. If necessary, they should be appropriately labeled.
2.1.2. Control devices should, except in compulsory situations, be placed outside of the hazardous area, and their use should not create an additional hazard. Control devices should not pose a danger in the case of unintended movements.
2.1.3. The operator must ensure that no person is in the danger zone from the main control station. If this is not possible, an audible and visual warning system that automatically activates before the machine starts must be provided.
2.1.4. Employees exposed to hazards arising from the operation or stoppage of work equipment are protected from these hazards by measures that provide sufficient time and means for protection.
2.1.5. Control systems are selected with appropriate qualities, taking into account potential failures, malfunctions, or any strain that may occur under safe and planned usage conditions.
2.2. The operation of work equipment is ensured by the use of controls specifically designed for this purpose, and only when used intentionally and deliberately.
2.2.1. This rule applies, unless it creates a hazard for employees:
a) When restarting the work equipment after it has stopped for any reason,
b) When significant changes are made to operating conditions, such as speed, pressure, etc.
2.2.2. This rule does not apply to the reactivation of automatically operating work equipment or changes in operating conditions during the continuation of its normal working program.
2.3. All work equipment must have a system that can completely and safely stop the equipment. In each workplace, depending on the nature of the hazard, there should be a control system that can stop the entire equipment or a part of it and ensure that the equipment remains in a safe condition. The stopping systems of work equipment should take priority over the starting systems. When the work equipment or dangerous parts are stopped, the energy that activates them must also be cut off.
2.4. If the danger of work equipment and the normal stoppage time require it, an emergency stop system is provided on the equipment.
2.5. Work equipment that poses a risk of part ejection or falling is equipped with appropriate safety devices to eliminate these risks.
2.5.1. Work equipment that poses a risk of gas, steam, liquid, or dust discharge is equipped with appropriate systems that will contain or capture these hazards at their source.
2.6. If necessary for the health and safety of employees, the work equipment and its parts are fixed using appropriate methods.
2.7. Suitable protective measures are taken against the risk of breakage, detachment, or disintegration of work equipment parts that may pose a significant hazard to the health and safety of employees.
2.8. In cases where mechanical contact with moving parts of the work equipment may lead to an accident, the equipment is fitted with appropriate guards or protective devices that prevent access to the hazardous area or ensure that moving parts are stopped before reaching the area.
2.8.1. Guards and protective devices:
a) Are of solid construction,
b) Are designed not to cause additional hazards,
c) Cannot be easily removed or rendered ineffective,
ç) Are located at a sufficient distance from the hazardous area,
d) Do not obstruct the operational points where the equipment must be visible,
e) Only restrict access to the operational area and allow necessary actions for part installation, removal, and maintenance to be carried out without needing to remove them.
2.9. The area being worked on or maintained and the operational points of the work equipment are properly illuminated according to the work to be performed.
2.10. Measures are taken to prevent workers from approaching or making contact with parts of the work equipment that are at high or very low temperatures.
2.11. Warning devices on the work equipment are easily perceivable and understandable.
2.12. Work equipment is only used for tasks and under conditions that are consistent with its design and manufacturing purpose.
2.13. Maintenance work on work equipment can only be carried out when the equipment is shut down. If this is not possible, necessary precautions are taken during the maintenance work, or the work is performed outside the hazardous area.
2.13.1. In machines with a maintenance log, maintenance activities are recorded in this log on the same day. Records signed with a secure electronic signature in accordance with the Electronic Signature Law No. 5070 and stored electronically are also considered valid as maintenance logs.
2.14. Tools and devices for cutting off the energy sources of work equipment are easily visible and recognizable. Reconnection of the equipment's energy sources is carried out in a way that does not pose a danger to workers.
2.15. Warning and signaling devices that are essential for ensuring the safety of workers are present on the work equipment.
2.16. Suitable conditions are provided for workers to safely reach the places where production, maintenance, and adjustment operations are carried out and to work safely there.
2.17. All work equipment is suitable for protecting workers from the risk of overheating or burning of the equipment, or the risk of the spread of gases, dust, liquids, vapors, or other substances produced, used, or stored by the equipment.
2.18. All work equipment is designed to prevent the risk of explosion of substances produced, used, or stored in the equipment, or of the equipment itself.
2.19. All work equipment is designed to protect workers from the risk of direct or indirect electrical contact.
3. Minimum Additional Requirements for Special Types of Work Equipment
3.1. Minimum requirements for self-propelled work equipment or work equipment that can be moved by another vehicle:
3.1.1. Work equipment with a worker on it is equipped with appropriate systems that reduce all risks that may arise for workers, including the risk of the wheels or tracks of the equipment getting caught or coming into contact with obstacles during the movement of the equipment from one place to another.
3.1.2. If there is a risk of collision or entrapment between the equipment being towed by the work equipment's tractor or any object towed as a spare, these equipment should be equipped with protective devices to prevent collision and entrapment.
3.1.2.1. If the risk of collision or entrapment cannot be prevented, necessary measures are taken to ensure that employees are not adversely affected.
3.1.3. Measures are taken to prevent damage or contamination caused by the contact of parts that transfer energy between moving parts of the work equipment with the ground.
3.1.4. Mobile work equipment with an operator on it is protected against the risk of tipping during normal operating conditions:
a) The device is designed in such a way that it will not rotate more than a quarter turn (90 degrees), or
b) If it rotates more than a quarter turn, there is sufficient clearance around the operator, or
c) There is another protective structure or system that provides the same effect.
3.1.4.1. This protective structure or system may be part of the work equipment itself.
3.1.4.2. Protective structures or systems are not required if the work equipment is fixed during operation or is designed in such a way that tipping is not possible.
3.1.4.3. The work equipment is equipped with protective structures or systems to prevent the operator from being crushed between the equipment and the ground in the event of tipping.
3.1.5. To reduce the risks of tipping for forklifts with one or more operators on them:
a) A cabin is provided for the operator, or
b) The forklift is designed to prevent tipping, or
c) In the event of tipping, the structure is designed in such a way that there is sufficient clearance between the forklift and the ground for the operators being carried, or
ç) In the event of tipping, the forklift is designed to prevent the operator from being crushed by the forklift parts.
3.1.6. If self-propelled work equipment presents a risk to people while in motion, the following conditions are met:
a) Equipment is provided to prevent unauthorized operation.
b) Measures are taken to minimize the effects of collisions between multiple moving parts of the work equipment.
c) The work equipment is equipped with braking and stopping equipment. If safety conditions require it, an emergency braking and stopping system that automatically activates or is easily accessible in case of failure of this equipment is provided.
ç) Appropriate auxiliary devices are used to improve visibility when the operator’s view is restricted for safety.
d) Work equipment designed for use at night or in dark areas is equipped with an appropriate lighting system to ensure the task can be performed and workers' safety is maintained.
e) If there are no fire extinguishers near work equipment or its spare parts that present a fire hazard to workers, the equipment is equipped with adequate fire extinguishers.
f) Remote-controlled work equipment must automatically stop immediately if it goes beyond its control boundaries.
g) Remote-controlled work equipment is protected against collision and crushing hazards under normal conditions; if this cannot be ensured, the risk of collision is controlled using other suitable tools.
3.2. Minimum Requirements for Work Equipment Used in Lifting Loads
3.2.1. When load lifting equipment is permanently installed, the equipment's strength and stability are ensured, especially considering the stresses on the lifted load and assembly or connection points.
3.2.2. On machines used for lifting loads, the maximum load that can be lifted is clearly marked, and plates or signs showing the maximum load are available for different uses of the machine.
3.2.2.1. Lifting accessories are also marked in a way that indicates the necessary characteristics for safe use.
3.2.2.2. Work equipment that is not designed for lifting and transporting people is clearly and appropriately marked to prevent its use for unintended purposes.
3.2.3. Work equipment that is to be permanently installed should be arranged in a way that reduces the risk of:
a) The load striking employees,
b) The load being dragged or falling dangerously,
c) The load accidentally being released.
3.2.4. Work equipment used for lifting or transporting employees should include the following:
a) The risk of the transport cabin falling is prevented with appropriate devices,
b) The risk of the user falling from the cabin is prevented,
c) The risk of the user being struck, trapped, or crushed due to unintended contact with objects is prevented,
ç) Measures are taken to ensure that employees trapped inside the cabin due to any incident are not exposed to danger and can be rescued.
3.2.4.1. If the risk of the transport cabin falling cannot be prevented, despite the safety measures taken, due to the characteristics of the working environment and height differences, the cabin should be equipped with a safety line with a higher safety factor and checked daily.
WORK EQUIPMENT USE RELATED ISSUES
The issues outlined in this annex are applied, considering the provisions of this Regulation, and in cases where there are corresponding risks in the specific equipment.
1. General Provisions for All Work Equipment
1.1. Work equipment is placed, installed, and used in a manner that poses the least risk to those using it and other workers. To achieve this, a sufficient distance is maintained between the moving parts of the equipment and any fixed or movable parts nearby. Additionally, safe supply and removal of energy or substances used or produced by the equipment are ensured.
1.2. The installation or disassembly of work equipment is carried out under safe conditions, in accordance with the operating instructions provided by the manufacturer.
1.3. Work equipment that may be subject to lightning strikes during use is protected against the effects of lightning using appropriate equipment.
2. Provisions Related to the Use of Self-Propelled or Movable Work Equipment
2.1. Self-propelled work equipment is used by employees who have received appropriate training on the safe use of the equipment.
2.2. If the work equipment is moving within a working area, appropriate traffic rules and speed limits are set and enforced.
2.3.1. Necessary arrangements are made to prevent unauthorized employees from being in the working area of self-propelled work equipment.
2.3.2. If employees must be present in this area for the task, appropriate measures are taken to prevent them from being harmed by the work equipment.
2.4. Mechanically moved mobile work equipment may only allow employees to be carried if full safety is ensured. If work needs to be performed during transport, the speed of the equipment is adjusted as required.
2.5. Mobile work equipment with internal combustion engines can be used in workplaces, provided sufficient air is available to ensure the safety and health of workers and does not create any safety or health risks.
3. Provisions Related to Work Equipment Used for Lifting Loads
3.1. General Provisions
3.1.1. The mobile or detachable work equipment designed for lifting loads is used in a stable and secure manner under all anticipated working conditions, taking into account the characteristics of the ground.
3.1.2. Only work equipment and accessories specifically provided for lifting people are used when lifting people.
3.1.2.1. In exceptional or emergency situations, work equipment not designed for lifting people may be used for lifting people, provided necessary precautions are taken and the operation is under supervision.
3.1.2.2. When employees are on work equipment designed for lifting loads, a designated person is always responsible for controlling the equipment. Workers on the lifting equipment have reliable communication means and emergency evacuation equipment in case of danger.
3.1.3. Unless technically required, measures are taken to ensure that no person is under the lifted load. No load is lifted over uncovered working areas where employees are present. In cases where this is not possible, appropriate work methods are determined and implemented.
3.1.4. Lifting accessories are selected based on the shape and structure of the sling, the load to be lifted, the lifting points, the connection elements, and environmental conditions. If the lifting accessories are not removed after use, their characteristics are clearly marked so that users are informed.
3.1.5. Lifting accessories are stored in a way that prevents damage or degradation.
3.2. Work Equipment Used for Lifting Unguided Loads (Freely Suspended)
3.2.1. In areas where un guided loads are lifted using two or more lifting devices with intersecting work areas, necessary measures are taken to prevent the loads and components of the lifting devices from colliding.
3.2.2. When lifting un guided loads with mobile work equipment, necessary measures are taken to prevent the equipment from tilting, tipping over, or, if required, from slipping or shifting. Checks are performed to ensure that these measures are properly implemented.
3.2.3. If the operator of the work equipment used for lifting un guided loads cannot see the entire path of the load directly or via auxiliary devices that provide necessary information, a trained and experienced person is assigned to guide the operator. Organizational measures are taken to protect employees from hazards caused by collisions between loads.
3.2.4. Special arrangements are made to ensure that manual attachment or detachment of the load can be safely performed, especially when the control of the work equipment is either directly or indirectly under the worker’s responsibility.
3.2.5. All lifting operations are properly planned and conducted under supervision to protect the safety of the employees. Specifically, if a load is to be lifted simultaneously by two or more pieces of work equipment used for lifting un guided loads, arrangements are made and implemented to ensure coordination among the operators.
3.2.6. When work equipment used for lifting un guided loads cannot hold the load in suspension if the power supply feeding it is fully or partially cut off, appropriate measures are taken to protect employees from the potential risks. The suspended load is not left unattended unless entry into the hazardous area is prevented or the load’s safe suspension is ensured.
3.2.7. If weather conditions deteriorate in a way that would prevent safe use and expose employees to danger, the use of work equipment designed for lifting un guided loads outdoors is stopped. Precautions are taken, especially to prevent tipping of the work equipment, in order not to put employees at risk.
4. Provisions Related to the Use of Work Equipment for Temporary Work at Heights
4.1. General Provisions
4.1.1. In accordance with Article 5 of this Regulation, if temporary work at heights cannot be performed on an appropriate platform, securely, and under suitable ergonomic conditions, the most suitable work equipment is selected to ensure safe working conditions. Collective protective measures are prioritized over personal protective measures. The size of the work equipment should be suitable for the nature of the task and the anticipated load, ensuring safe transitions.
4.1.1.1. The most appropriate path and means to reach temporary working locations at heights are determined based on the frequency of access, the height of the location, and the duration of use. These selected means should also allow for the evacuation of workers in case of an imminent danger. The risk of falling during transitions between pathways, vehicles, platforms, or intermediate passages is eliminated.
4.1.2. Ladders are used in temporary work at heights only when a safer work equipment is not required due to low risk, or when the ladder is to be used for a short period of time, or when workplace conditions prevent the use of other equipment, subject to compliance with the conditions specified in Annex-II, Article 4.1.1.
4.1.3. Work performed using ropes is allowed only when a risk assessment determines that the task can be safely completed and that the use of safer work equipment is not required.
4.1.3.1. Based on the risk assessment, and particularly considering the duration of the work and ergonomic stresses, appropriate seating with accessories is provided.
4.1.4. Depending on the type of selected work equipment, measures are taken to minimize the risks inherent in its structure. If necessary, suitable and sufficiently robust protective equipment is installed to prevent falls and injuries to workers. Fall-preventing collective protective measures may only be interrupted at the tops of portable or fixed ladders.
4.1.5. In cases where fall-preventing collective protective measures must be temporarily removed for a specific task, other safety measures that provide the same level of protection are implemented. Work cannot proceed until these measures are in place. Once the task is completed, the protective equipment is reinstalled.
4.1.6. Temporary work at heights is carried out under appropriate weather conditions that do not compromise the health and safety of the workers.
4.2. Specific Provisions Regarding the Use of Ladders
4.2.1. Ladders are securely placed during use. Portable ladders must rest on stable, solid, and appropriately sized supports, with steps in a horizontal position. Suspended ladders are securely fastened, and unless they are rope ladders, their removal and swinging are prevented.
4.2.2. During the use of portable ladders, the top or bottom ends are secured or slip-resistant materials are used, or other measures are taken to prevent the feet from slipping. When using a ladder to access a platform, the ladder should extend sufficiently beyond the platform level to ensure safe exit when there is no handhold on the platform. Extendable and lockable ladders are used in a way that prevents the parts from moving separately.
4.2.3. Ladders always provide suitable handholds for workers to hold on to, and the presence of a handhold does not eliminate the need for handholds even if a load is being carried on the ladder.
4.3. Specific Provisions Regarding the Use of Scaffolds
4.3.1. If the strength and durability calculations of the selected scaffold are unavailable or do not meet the requirements for the structural changes in the selected scaffold type, or if the scaffold is not manufactured according to common standard configurations, strength and durability calculations are required. Scaffolds cannot be used without these calculations.
4.3.2. Depending on the complexity of the selected scaffold, a plan for assembly, use, and dismantling is made by a construction engineer, technician, or senior technician for construction work, or a shipbuilding engineer for shipbuilding and dismantling work. This plan may be in the form of a standard document containing detailed information about the scaffold.
4.3.3. The sliding of scaffold support elements is prevented by securing them to sufficiently strong ground, using anti-slip devices, or employing other methods that achieve the same effect. The scaffold is ensured to be solid and stable. During work at height, appropriate measures are taken to prevent mobile scaffolds from accidentally moving.
4.3.4. The size, shape, and placement of scaffold platforms should be suitable for the nature of the work and the load being carried, and must allow safe working and passage. Platform elements and vertical guardrails must not have gaps that could lead to falls.
4.3.5. When scaffolds are being assembled, dismantled, or modified, parts of the scaffold that are not ready for use are clearly marked with general warning signs in accordance with the Safety and Health Signs Regulation published in the Official Gazette on 23/12/2003, No. 25325, and physical barriers are put in place to prevent entry into the hazardous area.
4.3.6. The assembly, dismantling, or modification of scaffolds is carried out under the supervision of a construction engineer, technician, or senior technician, or a shipbuilding engineer for shipbuilding, and by employees who have received adequate training on the specific risks, including the following areas:
a) Understanding the plans for assembling, dismantling, or modifying scaffolds,
b) Safety during scaffold assembly, dismantling, or modification,
c) Measures to prevent fall risks for workers or materials,
ç) Safety measures to address changing weather conditions that may affect scaffold safety,
d) The loads that scaffolds can carry,
e) Other risks that may arise during scaffold assembly, dismantling, or modification.
4.3.6.1. The supervising person and the relevant workers are provided with the assembly and dismantling plans specified in Annex-II, Article 4.3.2, including the necessary instructions.
4.4. Specific Provisions Regarding Work Performed Using Ropes
4.4.1. When work is performed using ropes, the following conditions must be met:
a) The system includes at least two ropes with hooks, one used as the working rope for ascending or as a support, and the other as a safety rope.
b) Workers are provided with parachute-type safety harnesses, which are worn, and the safety harness is also connected to the safety rope.
c) The working rope is equipped with secure ascending and descending mechanisms and must have an automatic locking system to prevent the worker from falling in case of losing control. The safety rope includes a fall prevention system that moves with the worker.
ç) Tools, equipment, and other accessories used by the worker are securely attached to the safety harness, seating, or another appropriate place.
d) The work is planned appropriately and supervised to ensure that the worker can be immediately rescued in case of an emergency.
e) In line with Article 11 of this Regulation, workers are provided with adequate training for the work they will perform, particularly in rescue operations.
4.4.2. Taking the risk assessment into consideration, in exceptional cases where using a second rope makes the task more dangerous, work may be performed with a single rope, provided sufficient safety measures are taken.
PROVISIONS RELATED TO MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND PERIODIC INSPECTIONS
1. General Provisions
1.1. Maintenance, repair, and periodic inspections of work equipment are carried out within the intervals and criteria specified in relevant national and international standards, considering the manufacturer's data and the requirements of science and technology.
1.2. Maintenance of work equipment (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, etc.) is carried out in accordance with the relevant standards or as specified by the manufacturer, by authorized service providers or personnel appointed by the workplace.
1.3. Work equipment is inspected by its operators before each use.
1.3.1. Except for tests, experiments, and non-destructive inspections, work equipment is subjected to daily inspection. During use, the equipment is visually inspected for cracks, loose connections, deformation of parts, wear, corrosion, and similar signs.
1.3.2. Any work equipment that shows cracks, excessive wear, or similar defects is removed from use for more detailed inspection. The visual inspection is carried out by the operator or personnel familiar with the equipment and its functions, and the results are recorded.
1.3.3. Inspections are repeated at regular intervals (weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.) as specified by the relevant standards or the manufacturer, according to the work equipment's specifications.
1.3.4. Regular inspections (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.) and all maintenance and repairs of work equipment are recorded.
1.4. Periodic inspections for work equipment where the inspection intervals and criteria are not specified by standards are carried out according to the intervals and criteria set by the manufacturer. If the manufacturer has not specified these, periodic inspections are determined based on factors such as the workplace environment, frequency of use, and duration of use, according to the results of the risk assessment. The determined inspection interval should not exceed one year, except for the exceptions specified in this Regulation (*).
1.5. Work equipment manufactured for multiple tasks is subjected to separate periodic inspections according to the nature of the tasks it performs.
1.6. A report is generated following the periodic inspections carried out by authorized personnel. The documents are kept for as long as the equipment is in use.
1.7. The periodic inspection report includes the following sections:
1.7.1. General Information: This section includes the workplace's name, address, contact details (telephone, fax, email address, website, etc.), the periodic inspection date, the date for the next periodic inspection under normal conditions, and any other necessary information.
1.7.2. Technical Specifications of the Work Equipment: This section provides the name, brand, model, manufacturing year, serial number, location, intended use, and other necessary technical details of the work equipment to be inspected.
1.7.3. Periodic Inspection Method: The relevant standard number and name, the characteristics of equipment used during the periodic inspection, and other information are included.
1.7.4. Findings and Evaluation: This section compares the results obtained from the periodic inspection with the technical specifications of the work equipment as specified in Annex-III, Article 1.7.2, and checks if they meet the limits defined in the standards and technical literature. It includes information on tests and other procedures conducted during the inspection.
1.7.5. Tests, Experiments, and Inspections: This section includes the results of tests and inspections (hydrostatic tests, static tests, dynamic tests, non-destructive inspection methods, etc.) conducted during the periodic inspection.
1.7.6. Warnings and Suggestions: If issues are identified that do not meet health and safety requirements, suggestions for addressing them are provided, along with a statement that the equipment cannot be safely used until these issues are resolved.
1.7.7. Conclusion and Opinion: This section clarifies whether the work equipment, after the inspection, can perform its function safely until the next inspection date, considering any identified deficiencies and their resolution.
1.7.8. Approval: This section includes the identity details of the authorized person(s) who performed the inspection, their profession, diploma date and number, Ministry registration number, the number of copies of the report, and is signed. Reports without these details or the signature of the authorized person are invalid.
1.8. If periodic inspections are required by individuals from different fields, each authorized person from each field will prepare and sign their respective report sections related to their expertise.
1.9. If issues that pose a health and safety risk are found and it is stated that the equipment cannot be used until these issues are resolved, the equipment must not be used until the deficiencies are corrected. After the deficiencies are addressed, a second inspection is performed, and a second report is issued, indicating the actions taken to resolve the deficiencies and confirming that the equipment can be safely used until the next inspection.
2. Work Equipment Subject to Periodic Inspection
2.1. Pressure Vessels and Installations
2.1.1. As a basic principle, hydrostatic testing is mandatory for pressure vessels. These tests should be carried out at 1.5 times the operating pressure and within periods not exceeding one year, unless otherwise specified in the standards. However, for pressure vessels where hydrostatic testing is not feasible due to the nature of the equipment or operational constraints, non-destructive testing methods specified in the standards may be used instead of hydrostatic testing. In this case, the periodic inspection reports should specify this situation with a justification.
2.1.2. The periodic inspections of pressure vessels and installations are carried out in accordance with the criteria specified in the relevant standards, unless otherwise specified in the Pressure Equipment Regulation published in the Official Gazette No. 26411 on 22/1/2007, the Portable Pressure Equipment Regulation published in the Official Gazette No. 28514 on 31/12/2012, and the Simple Pressure Vessels Regulation published in the Official Gazette No. 26392 on 30/12/2006, and the provisions of this Regulation are not violated.
2.1.3. Periodic inspections of pressure vessels and installations are carried out by mechanical engineers or machine technicians or senior technicians. In cases where non-destructive testing methods are used for these inspections, they can only be performed by engineers or technicians who have been trained according to TS EN 473 standards.
2.1.4. The periodic inspection intervals and criteria for certain pressure vessels and installations are indicated in Table 1, except for the criteria specified in Article 2.1.1.
Steam Boilers: If the duration is not specified in the standards, it is performed every 1 year in accordance with the criteria specified in TS 2025 and TS EN 13445-5 standards.
Heating Boilers: If the duration is not specified in the standards, it is performed every 1 year in accordance with the criteria specified in TS EN 12952-6 standards.
Portable Gas Cylinders (Welded, Seamless): If the duration is not specified in the standards, it is performed every 3 years in accordance with the criteria specified in TS EN 1802, TS EN 1803, TS EN 1968, TS EN 13322, TS EN 14876, TS EN ISO 9809, and TS EN ISO 16148 standards.
Portable Acetylene Cylinders: Inspections are performed in accordance with the criteria and durations specified in TS EN 12863.
Manifold Acetylene Cylinder Bundles: If the duration is not specified in the standards, it is performed every 1 year in accordance with the criteria specified in TS EN 12755 and TS EN 13720 standards.
Manifold Cylinder Bundles: If the duration is not specified in the standards, it is performed every 1 year in accordance with the criteria specified in TS EN 13385 and TS EN 13769 standards.
Liquefied Gas Tanks (LPG, etc.) (Above Ground): Inspections are performed every 10 years in accordance with TS 55, TS 1445, TS 1446, TS EN 12817, and TS EN 12819 standards.
Liquefied Gas Tanks (LPG, etc.) (Underground): Inspections are performed every 10 years in accordance with TS EN 12817 and TS EN 12819 standards.
LPG Cylinders in Use: If the duration is not specified in the standards, it is performed every 1 year in accordance with TS EN 1440:2008+A1:2012, TS EN 14767, TS EN 14795, and TS EN 14914 standards.
Compressed Air Tanks: If the duration is not specified in the standards, it is performed every 1 year in accordance with TS 1203 EN 286-1, TS EN 1012-1:2010, and TS EN 13445-5 standards.
Cryogenic Tanks: Inspections are performed in accordance with the criteria specified in TS EN 13458-3, TS EN 1251-3, TS EN 13458-3, TS EN 13530-3, and TS EN 14197-3 standards.
Tanks and Storage for Hazardous Liquids: Inspections are performed every 10 years in accordance with API 620, API 650, API 653, and API 2610 standards.
(1) Safety valves in LPG tanks are inspected and tested every 5 years.
(2) Portable or fixed compressor air tanks and any pressure-containing vessels and their fixed installations.
(3) Hydrostatic pressure tests are performed for each stage of multi-stage compressors, and for compressed air tanks and their fixed installations, at 1.5 times the maximum allowed pressure for that stage.
(4) Hazardous liquids are corrosive or health-hazardous liquids.
(5) Non-destructive testing methods are used.
(*) The periodic inspection periods for pressure equipment, as specified in API 510 standards, are determined based on the risk assessment and management of potential damage such as pressure or corrosion losses, and should not exceed half of the remaining lifespan of the equipment or five years, whichever is shorter.
(**) The standards listed in the table are provided as examples for periodic inspection criteria. Other related standards published after the release of this Regulation should also be considered.
2.2. Lifting and Conveying Equipment
2.2.1. Unless otherwise specified in the standards, lifting and conveying equipment must be capable of lifting and holding the declared load safely and effectively, with a strength at least 1.25 times the declared load, and must be equipped with sufficient load brakes to withstand this load.
2.2.2. The periodic inspections of lifting and conveying equipment are carried out by mechanical engineers or machine technicians or senior technicians. If non-destructive testing methods are used for these periodic inspections, they can only be carried out by engineers or technicians trained according to TS EN 473 standards.
2.2.3. Except for the criteria specified in Article 2.1.1, the periodic inspection criteria and inspection intervals for some lifting and conveying equipment are specified in Table 2.
Lifting and/or Conveying Vehicles (1), (2), (3): If the duration is not specified in the standards, the inspection is carried out every 1 year in accordance with the criteria specified in TS 10116, TS EN 280 + A2, TS EN 818-6 + A1, TS EN 1495 + A2, TS EN 1709, TS EN 12079-3, TS EN 12927-7, TS EN 13157+A1, TS EN ISO 13534, TS ISO 789-2, TS ISO 3056, TS ISO 4309, TS ISO 7592, TS ISO 9927-1, TS ISO 11662-1, TS ISO 12480-1, TS ISO 12482-1, FEM 9.751, FEM 9.752, FEM 9.755, and FEM 9.756 standards.
Elevators (Passenger and Freight) (4): If the duration is not specified in the standards, the inspection is carried out every 1 year in accordance with the criteria specified in TS EN 81-3, TS EN 13015, TS ISO 9386-1 and TS ISO 9386-2, and the Elevator Regulations published in the Official Gazette No. 26420 on 31/1/2007 and the Elevator Maintenance and Operation Regulations published in the Official Gazette No. 27058 on 18/11/2008.
Escalators and Moving Walks: If the duration is not specified in the standards, the inspection is carried out every 1 year in accordance with the criteria specified in TS EN 13015 standards.
Stackers (Forklifts, Pallet Trucks, Lifts): If the duration is not specified in the standards, the inspection is carried out every 1 year in accordance with the criteria specified in TS 10689, TS EN 1757-2, TS ISO 5057, TS 10201, ISO 3184, TS ISO 6055, TS ISO 1074, and FEM 4.004 standards.
Construction Scaffolds (5), (6): If the duration is not specified in the standards, the inspection is carried out every 6 months in accordance with TS EN 1495 + A2, TS EN 1808, and TS EN 12811-3 standards and considering the requirements specified in Annex-II, Article 4.
(1) In the periodic inspections of cranes, the static test load must be at least 1.25 times the declared load, and the dynamic test load must be at least 1.1 times the declared load.
(2) For lifting equipment other than mobile lifting equipment, a stability test is performed as required, in accordance with the criteria specified in the relevant standards.
(3) For lifting equipment that will be used below its capacity, the maximum lifting load must be clearly marked. If a load exceeding the declared load is to be lifted, the lifting equipment cannot be used without undergoing testing within the criteria specified above, based on the amount of load to be lifted. (Declared load: the maximum weight to be lifted, as stated by the employer on the lifting equipment.)
(4) For lifting and conveying equipment with an electronic control system, periodic inspections should be carried out by qualified personnel in both mechanical and electrical disciplines.
(5) Periodic inspections of scaffolds are carried out by engineers and architects from the faculties of engineering and architecture, with a background in construction and mechanical engineering, or senior technicians or technicians in the construction field. In shipbuilding, inspections are conducted by shipbuilding engineers.
(6) Scaffolds are marked with the maximum load they can carry.
(**) The standards listed in the table are provided as examples for periodic inspection criteria. Other relevant standards that are not listed here, or those published after the release of this Regulation, should also be considered.
2.3. Installations
2.3.1. Unless otherwise specified in the relevant standards, periodic inspections of installations are carried out once a year.
2.3.2. Periodic inspections of electrical installations, grounding systems, lightning protection systems, accumulators, transformers, and similar electrical installations are carried out by electrical engineers, electrical technicians, or senior technicians.
2.3.3. Periodic inspections of non-electrical installations are carried out by mechanical engineers, machine technicians, or senior technicians.
2.3.4. Except for the criteria specified in Article 2.1.1, the periodic inspection criteria and inspection intervals for some installations are specified in Table 3.
Electrical Installations, Grounding Systems, Lightning Protection Systems: If the duration is not specified in the standards, the inspection is carried out every 1 year in accordance with the criteria specified in the Electrical Grounding Regulations published in the Official Gazette No. 24500 on 21/8/2001, the Electrical Low Voltage Installations Regulations published in the Official Gazette No. 24246 on 30/11/2000, and the Electrical Interior Installations Regulations published in the Official Gazette No. 18565 on 4/11/1984, as well as TS EN 60079 standards.
Accumulators, Transformers: Inspections are carried out every 1 year in accordance with the conditions determined by the manufacturer.
Fire Installations and Hoses, Motor Pumps, Pipe Installations: If the duration is not specified in the standards, the inspection is carried out every 1 year to determine whether the project complies with the specified criteria, in accordance with TS 9811, TS EN 671-3, TS EN 12416-1 + A2, TS EN 12416-2 + A1, TS EN 12845 + A2 standards.
Fire Extinguishers: Inspections are carried out in accordance with the criteria specified in TS ISO 11602-2, within the specified time intervals.
Ventilation and Air Conditioning Installations: Inspections are carried out every 1 year to determine whether the project complies with the specified criteria.
(**) The standards listed in the table are provided as examples for periodic inspection criteria. Other relevant standards that are not listed here, or those published after the release of this Regulation, should also be considered.
2.4. Workbenches
2.4.1. Periodic inspections of machines and workbenches are carried out in accordance with the provisions specified in Annex-III, Article 1.4.
2.4.2. Periodic inspections of machines and workbenches are carried out by mechanical engineers, machine technicians, or senior technicians.
2.4.3. For machines and workbenches equipped with an electronic control system, periodic inspections are carried out jointly by mechanical or mechatronics engineers and electrical engineers and/or their technicians.