Occupational Health and Safety (FE301) Course Detail

Course Name	Course Code	Season	Lecture Hours	Application Hours	Lab Hours	Credit	ECTS
Occupational Health and Safety	FE301	6. Semester	3	0	0	3	4

Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A

Course Language	English
Course Type	Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery	Distance
Learning and Teaching Strategies	Lecture, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)	Prof. Dr. S. Belgin İŞGÖR
Course Assistants
Course Objectives	To provide the foundations of OSH principles in the Engineering Discipline
Course Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; Acquire a broad knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Legislations Understand the Occupational Health and Safety Improvements Implementation Principles Learn about working life and chronic diseases, occupational diseases Gain the knowledge about laboratory safety, emergency plans, ergonomics Learn how to protect musculoskeletal system health in the working environment Acquire the knowledge about OHS management system and risk management Learn about industrial hygiene Gain detailed information about occupational diseases and work-related diseases through case studies.
Course Content	Introduction to occupational health and safety, principles and legislation, occupational health and safety requirements to be applied in the workplace, work accidents, risk assessment and OHS inspections, a proactive approach to occupational health and safety.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week	Subjects	Preparation
1	Safety Culture and Occupational Health and Safety. Basic concepts, purpose and importance	3-19
2	Basic Principles in Labor Law, Occupational Health and Safety Legislation	111-129; 140-163; 862-874
3	Ethics in OHS, Management Systems in Occupational Health and Safety	747-758
4	Working at shifts, working at nights and Special Risk Groups in Working Life	Handouts will be given
5	Work Accidents, Occupational Diseases and Health Surveillance	41-61
6	Mid Term
7	Protection Policies and Basic Methods - Personal Protective Equipment - Health and Safety Signs	795-805
8	Occupational Hygiene and Hazards in the Workplace, Hazards in the Work Environment (Ambient, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.)	385-407;452-465
9	Physical Risk Factors, Ergonomic Risk Factors	255-292
10	Chemical and Biological Risk Factors	545-595; 605-621
11	Explosion and Explosion Protection, OHS in Electrical Work	487-505
12	OHS in working closed Areas, Working with Pressure Vessels, Working at Height and Working with Screened Vehicles	411-444; 470-482
13	Emergency Management and First Aid	714-735
14	Environment and Occupational Health	819-856
15	Field-Specific Sample OHS Approaches
16	Final

Sources

Course Book	1. Occupational Safety and Health, 6th edt. David L. Goetsch
Other Sources	2. Fundamental Principles Of Occupational Health And Safety 2nd Edition Benjamin O. ALLI

Evaluation System

Requirements	Number	Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation	1	5
Laboratory	-	-
Application	-	-
Field Work	-	-
Special Course Internship	-	-
Quizzes/Studio Critics	-	-
Homework Assignments	-	-
Presentation	-	-
Project	-	-
Report	-	-
Seminar	-	-
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury	1	45
Final Exam/Final Jury	1	50
Toplam	3	100

Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work	100
Total	100

Course Category

Core Courses	X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

#	Program Qualifications / Competencies	Level of Contribution
#	Program Qualifications / Competencies	1	2	3	4	5
1	Possesses sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science, and chemistry engineering-specific subjects, and gains the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to complex engineering problems.
2	Gains the ability to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex chemical engineering problems; selects and applies appropriate analysis and modeling methods for these purposes.		X
3	Gains the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; applies modern design methods for this purpose.
4	Develops, selects, and uses modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in chemical engineering applications; uses information technologies effectively.
5	Designs experiments, conducts experiments, collects data, analyzes results, and interprets them for the investigation of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the chemical engineering discipline.
6	Gaining the ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; the ability to work individually.					X
7	Communicates effectively in both spoken and written Turkish and gains proficiency in at least one foreign language. Writes effective reports, understands written reports, and prepares design and production reports. Gains the ability to make effective presentations and give and receive clear and understandable instructions.					X
8	Gains awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; accesses information, follows developments in science and technology, and continuously renews themselves.
9	Acts in accordance with ethical principles, gains awareness of professional and ethical responsibilities; acquires knowledge of the standards used in chemical engineering practices.			X
10	Gains knowledge about business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management. Has an understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation, and is knowledgeable about sustainable development.
11	Has knowledge of the impacts of chemical engineering practices on health, environment, and safety at universal and societal levels, as well as the issues reflected in the engineering field of the era. Is aware of the legal implications of engineering solutions.				X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class	14	1	14
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury	1	20	20
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury	1	30	30
Total Workload			112