Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
ISG404 |
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY |
8 |
3 |
3 |
5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
Language of Instruction : |
Turkish |
Level of the Course Unit : |
BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
Type of the Course : |
Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit |
- |
Coordinator of the Course Unit |
Assoc.Prof. TANER ATASOY |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
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Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
Objectives of the Course Unit: |
The purpose of the Occupational Health and Safety Course; Able to think analytically and take responsibility for carrying out all necessary practices and activities in the field of Occupational Health and Safety in line with the determined quality criteria, to be aware of their environment, country and the world by improving themselves socially, to establish constructive and correct communication with their environment by acquiring effective communication skills, to be able to communicate constructively and accurately with their environment throughout life. To raise individuals who have gained the competence to learn how to learn by truly grasping the vision of learning. |
Contents of the Course Unit: |
Occupational Health and Safety Course; It includes general definitions and practices in the field of occupational health and safety, as well as occupational health and issues that may be encountered in professional practice. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
Understands the principles of occupational health and safety. |
Understands the principles of occupational health and safety.
Explains the historical development of occupational health and safety.
Understands the OHS culture. It criticizes the occupational health and safety culture within individuals, groups and society.
Analyzes risk factors in work environments and explains precautions |
Understands the OHS culture. It criticizes the occupational health and safety culture within individuals, groups and society. |
Analyzes risk factors in work environments and explains precautions |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
1 |
Literature review |
INTRODUCTION TO OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY |
Lecture |
2 |
Literature review |
SAFETY CULTURE |
Lecture |
3 |
Literature review |
jHS HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT AND TERMS |
Lecture |
4 |
Literature review |
LABOR LAW NO. 4857 |
Lecture, question-answer, discussion method |
5 |
Literature review |
jSH LAW NO. 6331 |
Lecture, question-answer, discussion method |
6 |
Literature review |
PHYSICAL RISK FACTORS |
Lecture, question-answer, discussion method |
7 |
Literature review |
CHEMICAL RISK FACTORS |
Lecture, question-answer, discussion method |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
Literature review |
BIOLOGICAL AND PSYCHOSOCIAL RISK FACTORS |
Lecture |
10 |
Literature review |
HEALTH AND SAFETY SIGNS |
Lecture |
11 |
Literature review |
NOISE AND NOISE PROTECTION METHODS |
Lecture, question-answer, discussion method |
12 |
Literature review |
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT |
Lecture, question-answer, discussion method |
13 |
Literature review |
FIRE and FIRE PROTECTION |
Lecture, question-answer, discussion method |
14 |
Literature review |
ERGONOMICS |
Lecture, question-answer, discussion method |
15 |
Literature review |
GENERAL REVIEW - STUDY QUESTIONS |
Lecture, question-answer, discussion method |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
Selek, H.S. Occupational Health and Safety, Seçkin Publishing |
Ericson, P. 1996. Practical Guide to Occupational Health and Safety. Elsevier |
Safety and Health at Work. Elsevier Journal |
ASSESSMENT |
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities |
Number of Activities |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
Description |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE |
Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
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2 |
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
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SKILLS |
Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
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2 |
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3 |
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4 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
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2 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
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2 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
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2 |
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
Type of the Learning Activites |
Learning Activities (# of week) |
Duration (hours, h) |
Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities |
14 |
3 |
42 |
Preliminary & Further Study |
11 |
3 |
33 |
Land Surveying |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Group Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Reading |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Assignment (Homework) |
11 |
3 |
33 |
Project Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Seminar |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Internship |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Technical Visit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Web Based Learning |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Implementation/Application/Practice |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Practice at a workplace |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Occupational Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Social Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Thesis Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Field Study |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Report Writing |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Final Exam |
3 |
3 |
9 |
Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
3 |
3 |
9 |
Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
TOTAL |
44 |
0 |
128 |
|
Total Workload of the Course Unit |
128 |
|
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
5 |
|
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
5,0 |
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