Course Detail
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) | Lect. Zekeriya ÇELİK |
| 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 | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems. | ||||||
| 2 | Ability to formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | ||||||
| 3 | Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | ||||||
| 4 | Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively. | ||||||
| 5 | Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions. | ||||||
| 6 | Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | ||||||
| 7 | Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions. | ||||||
| 8 | Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself. | ||||||
| 9 | Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices. | ||||||
| 10 | Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development. | ||||||
| 11 | Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | X | |||||
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) | Lect. Zekeriya ÇELİK |
| 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 | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems. | ||||||
| 2 | Ability to formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | ||||||
| 3 | Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | ||||||
| 4 | Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively. | ||||||
| 5 | Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions. | ||||||
| 6 | Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | ||||||
| 7 | Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions. | ||||||
| 8 | Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself. | ||||||
| 9 | Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices. | ||||||
| 10 | Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development. | ||||||
| 11 | Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 30 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 70 | |
| Total | 100 | |