Room requirement for milking

MİTHAT YURDAKUL / Ankara - According to the draft regulation prepared in line with the aim of increasing the pleasure of fertility of the Ministry of Labor and Social Security; Existing breastfeeding rooms in workplaces will be brought into compliance with the specified provision within one year at the latest after the regulation change.

■ The 'breastfeeding room' in workplaces will be arranged to enable employees to express breast milk in a hygienic manner. The employer will ensure that the breastfeeding room to be established has appropriate ventilation, lighting and hygiene conditions and is cleaned regularly.

Right to change location

■ If bosses cannot adjust the working conditions and working hours of pregnant and breastfeeding workers according to their needs in their current positions, female workers will be transferred to another position. If deemed necessary by the workplace physician, breastfeeding mothers and expectant mothers may be assigned to another position in the workplace.

■ Among the working conditions that need to be evaluated regarding the health and safety of pregnant, recently given birth and breastfeeding employees; Situations such as whether there is vibration or shock in the space, carrying loads that endanger the back and waist area, noise, radiation, extreme cold or extreme heat will be included. Precautions will be taken to ensure that pregnant employees' shifts do not coincide with the early hours of the day.