At Devpan, occupational health and safety is a management discipline that aims to reduce risk at the source in every process: sheet metal work, busbar fabrication, lifting and handling, and electrical testing. Production speed never takes priority over employee safety; every process has a defined risk assessment, protective equipment and competence record.
Safety is not part of production; it is a precondition
The way to do a job safely is to stop treating safety as a check added at the end and move it into design and planning. When a new machine is purchased we assess its guards, when a new production flow is set up we assess material handling routes, and when a new test layout is built we assess access barriers — all at the same time.
As a consequence of this approach, no employee in the production area is required to continue a task they are not convinced is safe. The authority to stop work does not belong to a single person; it belongs to anyone who sees the risk.
We repeat drills at least once a year and refresh the task allocation of the first aid and fire teams; we record in writing any shortcomings revealed by a drill and use them as input for the next plan.
Why does record-keeping matter?
An accident that did not happen is the result of a near miss that was recorded. That is why we encourage the reporting of minor incidents, contacts without damage and irregularities, and we assess reports in a preventive rather than a blaming framework.
Four core principles
Prevention comes before protection
Eliminating a risk at its source is always the first choice. Protective equipment is the last layer, for cases where the risk cannot be eliminated.
Every risk is written down
Hazards in the production area are identified, rated and tied to actions. A recorded risk assessment, not a verbal warning, is the rule.
No task without competence
Machine operation, lifting and handling, and electrical tests are carried out only by trained and authorized personnel.
Electrical safety is non-negotiable
No live working. Isolation, lockout, tagging and verification of the absence of voltage are prerequisites for every electrical intervention.
What do we do in the production area?
Risk Assessment and Follow-up
Hazard sources are identified for each workstation, and measures are assigned deadlines.
- Machine-specific hazard analysis
- Assessment of chemical and painting processes
- Ergonomics and repetitive-motion review
- Tracking of actions by owner and deadline
Personal Protective Equipment
Task-appropriate equipment is provided free of charge, its use is monitored and its replacement is tracked.
- Hard hat, safety shoes and workwear
- Cut-resistant gloves and safety glasses
- Respiratory protection for welding and painting
- Hearing protection in noisy areas
Training and Awareness
Training is not a one-off formality but a repeated, recorded process.
- Induction and basic OHS training
- Electrical safety and arc-flash risk awareness
- Fire, evacuation and first aid drills
- A culture of near-miss reporting
Emergency Preparedness
Emergency scenarios are defined in advance, and equipment and routes are checked regularly.
- Evacuation plan and assembly point
- Fire-fighting equipment inspections
- First aid cabinet and trained personnel
- Marking of electrical isolation points
Safety rules for switchboards and testing
The most critical stages of switchboard manufacturing are testing and commissioning, when voltage is applied. The rules applied at this stage protect both the employee and the product.
- The test area is physically separated and closed to unauthorized entry
- Earthing continuity is verified before voltage is applied
- No intervention without lockout/tagout (LOTO)
- A circuit is not considered “dead” until the absence of voltage has been verified with a measuring instrument
- Suitable protective equipment is used for tasks with arc-flash risk
- Testing and commissioning are never carried out alone, always by at least two people
- Internal separation and protection against contact are addressed at the design stage
The same rules for everyone
A safety culture is incomplete if it only covers permanent staff. Everyone entering the production area is subject to the same minimum rules.
Employees
Training, authorization and periodic health surveillance are tracked in the personnel file.
Subcontractors
A safety briefing is given before entering the site; a work permit and the required equipment are mandatory.
Visitors
Designated routes are used, no one enters the production area unescorted, and hard hats and safety glasses are mandatory.
Field teams
When working at a customer’s facility, whichever is stricter — the site rules or our own — applies.
Safety documentation for our field work
For our commissioning and installation services, we share in advance the risk assessment, work permit and personnel competence documents your facility requires. Just ask.
Summary
- Our goal: Accident-free production; no delivery date is more important than a safety measure.
- Our method: Eliminate the risk first, then isolate it, and only as a last resort manage it with personal protective equipment.
- Our basis: Turkish Occupational Health and Safety Law No. 6331 and related regulatory requirements.
- Our culture: Near misses are not punished; they are reported and lead to preventive measures.
- Our scope: The rules apply equally to employees, subcontractors and visitors.
- On site: Lockout/tagout and a site briefing are applied during commissioning.
Frequently Asked Questions About Occupational Health and Safety
What is the basis of your occupational health and safety approach?
Our basis is prioritization: we try first to eliminate a risk at its source, then to isolate it if that is not possible, and only as a last step to manage it with personal protective equipment. PPE is not a solution on its own; it is the last line of defense.
What training do your employees receive?
Every new employee receives induction and basic occupational safety training. On top of this, training in electrical safety, machine operation, lifting and handling, fire and emergencies is planned according to each person’s role. Training records are kept in the personnel file.
How often is the risk assessment updated?
The risk assessment is updated when a new machine or process is added, after an accident or near miss, and according to a regular review schedule. The resulting actions are tracked by owner and deadline.
How is safety ensured on site and at customer facilities?
During commissioning and site work, the customer’s site rules are followed; there is no live working, lockout/tagout is applied and a short site briefing is held before work starts.
Do you have rules for subcontractors and visitors?
Yes. Subcontractor staff and visitors entering the production area receive a short safety briefing, use designated routes and wear the required personal protective equipment.
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- Quality Approach – our quality management and verification processes
- Sustainability Policy – our approach to environmental and resource management
- Social Responsibility – our responsibilities to society and our employees
- Human Resources – our working culture and application process
- About Us – our production plant and capabilities