This course covers topics related to workplace safety and health, encompassing areas such as occupational health and safety culture, the national occupational health and safety system, legal frameworks, responsibilities of employers in providing safety services, concepts of occupational accidents and diseases along with associated expenses. Additionally, it will provide an overview of subjects like risk factors affecting safety, factors related to individuals and organizations, and the documentation required for occupational health and safety. Throughout the course, students will delve into safety and health concerns across different types of occupations. Moreover, this course will focus on the Occupational Health and Safety Approach, providing students with an understanding of the historical evolution of Occupational Health and Safety on both global and Turkish fronts. It will delve into fundamental concepts of Labor Law, encompassing topics like employment contracts, working hours, entitlement to breaks, and vacation rights. Within the course, international regulations developed by OSHA will also be examined.
Course Content
This course contains; Orientation,Introduction,Accident Causes - (1),Accident Causes - (2),Accident Causation Theories - (1),Accident Causation Theories - (2),The Role of Parties,Safety Law and Regulations in Turkiye - (1),Safety Law and Regulations in Turkiye - (2),Safety Law and Regulations in Turkiye - (3),Cost of Accidents - (1),Cost of Accidents - (2),General Outlook of Occupational Health and Safety in Turkiye - (1),General Outlook of Occupational Health and Safety in Turkiye - (2).
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Define occupational health and safety.
10, 13, 14, 16, 9
A
Explain the purpose of occupational health and safety.
10, 13, 14, 16, 9
A
Infer the historical development of occupational health and safety before, during and after the industrial revolution.
10, 13, 14, 16, 9
A
Define the causes of accidents.
10, 13, 14, 16, 9
A
Relate the theories related to accident causation.
10, 13, 14, 16, 9
A
Specify the roles of each party about safety.
10, 13, 14, 16, 9
A
Implement the provisions of the law related to construction safety and health in Turkiye.
10, 13, 14, 16, 9
A
Define the law related to construction safety and health in other countries.
10, 13, 14, 16, 9
A
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Orientation
Previewing Lecture Notes
2
Introduction
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3
Accident Causes - (1)
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4
Accident Causes - (2)
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5
Accident Causation Theories - (1)
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6
Accident Causation Theories - (2)
Previewing Lecture Notes
7
The Role of Parties
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8
Safety Law and Regulations in Turkiye - (1)
Previewing Lecture Notes
9
Safety Law and Regulations in Turkiye - (2)
Previewing Lecture Notes
10
Safety Law and Regulations in Turkiye - (3)
Previewing Lecture Notes
11
Cost of Accidents - (1)
Previewing Lecture Notes
12
Cost of Accidents - (2)
Previewing Lecture Notes
13
General Outlook of Occupational Health and Safety in Turkiye - (1)
Previewing Lecture Notes
14
General Outlook of Occupational Health and Safety in Turkiye - (2)
Previewing Lecture Notes
Resources
Goetsch, D. L. (2015). Occupational safety and health for technologists. Pearson Education Limited.
Lecture Notes.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
2
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
3
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
4
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
5
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
6
An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
7
An ability to communicate effectively
8
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
X
9
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
X
10
A knowledge of contemporary issues
11
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
30
Rate of Final Exam to Success
70
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
2
28
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
15
15
General Exam
1
25
25
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
68
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(68/30)
2
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH and SAFETY I
-
Fall Semester
2+0
2
2
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assoc.Prof. Atakan MANGIR
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Işık Ateş KIRAL
Assistant(s)
Aim
This course covers topics related to workplace safety and health, encompassing areas such as occupational health and safety culture, the national occupational health and safety system, legal frameworks, responsibilities of employers in providing safety services, concepts of occupational accidents and diseases along with associated expenses. Additionally, it will provide an overview of subjects like risk factors affecting safety, factors related to individuals and organizations, and the documentation required for occupational health and safety. Throughout the course, students will delve into safety and health concerns across different types of occupations. Moreover, this course will focus on the Occupational Health and Safety Approach, providing students with an understanding of the historical evolution of Occupational Health and Safety on both global and Turkish fronts. It will delve into fundamental concepts of Labor Law, encompassing topics like employment contracts, working hours, entitlement to breaks, and vacation rights. Within the course, international regulations developed by OSHA will also be examined.
Course Content
This course contains; Orientation,Introduction,Accident Causes - (1),Accident Causes - (2),Accident Causation Theories - (1),Accident Causation Theories - (2),The Role of Parties,Safety Law and Regulations in Turkiye - (1),Safety Law and Regulations in Turkiye - (2),Safety Law and Regulations in Turkiye - (3),Cost of Accidents - (1),Cost of Accidents - (2),General Outlook of Occupational Health and Safety in Turkiye - (1),General Outlook of Occupational Health and Safety in Turkiye - (2).
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Define occupational health and safety.
10, 13, 14, 16, 9
A
Explain the purpose of occupational health and safety.
10, 13, 14, 16, 9
A
Infer the historical development of occupational health and safety before, during and after the industrial revolution.
10, 13, 14, 16, 9
A
Define the causes of accidents.
10, 13, 14, 16, 9
A
Relate the theories related to accident causation.
10, 13, 14, 16, 9
A
Specify the roles of each party about safety.
10, 13, 14, 16, 9
A
Implement the provisions of the law related to construction safety and health in Turkiye.
10, 13, 14, 16, 9
A
Define the law related to construction safety and health in other countries.
10, 13, 14, 16, 9
A
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Orientation
Previewing Lecture Notes
2
Introduction
Previewing Lecture Notes
3
Accident Causes - (1)
Previewing Lecture Notes
4
Accident Causes - (2)
Previewing Lecture Notes
5
Accident Causation Theories - (1)
Previewing Lecture Notes
6
Accident Causation Theories - (2)
Previewing Lecture Notes
7
The Role of Parties
Previewing Lecture Notes
8
Safety Law and Regulations in Turkiye - (1)
Previewing Lecture Notes
9
Safety Law and Regulations in Turkiye - (2)
Previewing Lecture Notes
10
Safety Law and Regulations in Turkiye - (3)
Previewing Lecture Notes
11
Cost of Accidents - (1)
Previewing Lecture Notes
12
Cost of Accidents - (2)
Previewing Lecture Notes
13
General Outlook of Occupational Health and Safety in Turkiye - (1)
Previewing Lecture Notes
14
General Outlook of Occupational Health and Safety in Turkiye - (2)
Previewing Lecture Notes
Resources
Goetsch, D. L. (2015). Occupational safety and health for technologists. Pearson Education Limited.
Lecture Notes.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
2
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
3
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
4
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
5
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
6
An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
7
An ability to communicate effectively
8
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
X
9
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
X
10
A knowledge of contemporary issues
11
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
