The study aims to make an in-depth analysis of theapproaches of occupational safety specialists working by the JHSU (JointHealth and Safety Unit) system to occupational safety practice. Following this purpose, a qualitative research design was employed in the presentstudy, and the data were collected using a semi-structured interviewform. The research was conducted with 14 participants working inJHSUs in Bandirma and Gonen districts of Balikersir province inFebruary 2020. The interviews, which lasted for an average of 25minutes, were recorded with a voice recorder and then transcribed totext. The collected data were analyzed with the content analysis method.The results revealed that occupational safety specialists had diverseconceptualizations about the practice, regarded specialization training asproblematic in many ways, and experienced severe problems both interms of the marketization of the practice and occupational safety. Inaddition, it was found that the contractual relationship between JHSUand the employer harmed their autonomy, and this kind of businessrelationship led to employer intervention. It was also determined thatthey had different views on the time spent in the workplace. Finally, theystated that proper steps should be taken in terms of specialists,legislation, and employers to ensure the proper fulfillment of theprofession.