| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Health and Safety | INS104 | 2. Semester | 2 + 0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | The course is delivered through face-to-face teaching, supported by theoretical lectures, case studies, group discussions, and practical examples. |
| Course Coordinator |
Assist. Prof. Dr. Emrah YILMAZ |
| Instructors |
Emrah YILMAZ |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The objective of this course is to provide civil engineering students with fundamental knowledge on occupational health and safety, to foster a culture of safe working practices, and to develop skills aimed at minimizing workplace accidents. Furthermore, the course aims to make students aware and competent in safety regulations, risk assessment methods, and safety management systems. |
| Course Content | This course covers the introduction to occupational health and safety concepts, safety regulations, creating a safety culture in the workplace, risk assessment techniques, safety management systems, use of personal protective equipment, prevention of workplace accidents, and methods for protecting against occupational diseases. Occupational safety practices in the construction industry are reinforced through case studies and accident examples. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Be able to explain the basic concepts of occupational health and safety - Be able to recognize potential hazards in the workplace - Be able to take preventive measures against occupational accidents and diseases - Be able to learn and apply risk assessment methods - Be able to understand and implement occupational health and safety regulations - Be able to value and use personal protective equipment for employee safety - Be able to make arrangements to ensure ergonomics in the workplace - Be able to understand the importance of promoting an occupational health and safety culture |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Occupational Health and Safety Concepts and Basic Principles | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Course Hours |
| 2. Week | Occupational Safety Legislation and Regulations | Research Course Hours Visual Presentation |
| 3. Week | Work Accidents and Occupational Diseases | Research Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Course Hours |
| 4. Week | Risk Assessment and Management | Course Hours Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 5. Week | Types of Hazards in the Workplace | Visual Presentation Course Hours |
| 6. Week | Fire Safety | Course Hours Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 7. Week | Ergonomics | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours |
| 8. Week | Occupational Health | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Research |
| 9. Week | Personal Protective Equipment | Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 10. Week | Chemical, Physical, and Biological Hazards | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Visual Presentation |
| 11. Week | Emergency Planning and First Aid | Visual Presentation Course Hours Research |
| 12. Week | Psychosocial Risks in the Workplace | Visual Presentation Course Hours Research |
| 13. Week | Best Practices in Occupational Health and Safety | Visual Presentation Course Hours Verbal Expression |
| 14. Week | Occupational Safety Practices in the Construction Industry | Research Visual Presentation Course Hours |
| "İşçi Sağlığı ve İş Güvenliği" - Hüseyin Altınel |
| "Temel İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği Eğitimi" - Ferdi Tanır |
| "İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği (İSG) Temel Konular" - Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Hasan Selçuk Selek |
| "Safety and Health for Engineers" - Roger L. Brauer |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | DK8 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| PY2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| PY3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 40,60 |
| PY4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40,60 |
| PY6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40,60 |
| PY7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40,60 |
| PY9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 40,60 |
| PY10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| PY11 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40,60 |
| PY12 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40,60 |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Verbal Expression | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Visual Presentation | 12 | 2 | 24 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload | 82 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 2.0 | ||
