Knows the basic concepts of occupational health and safety management, defines and explains the importance of management
Have knowledge about how occupational health and safety management systems are created, how they are managed and the principles of their management
Have knowledge about occupational health and safety management policies, organization and important management systems and standards
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Description
In this course, students learn the basic concepts and definitions of occupational safety and health (OSH) management and explain its importance for organizations. They gain knowledge about how to establish and manage OSH management systems and the principles that must be followed in these management processes. In addition, they learn about OSH management policies, organizational structures, and key management systems and standards at the national and international levels. The course equips students with the skills to effectively establish, maintain, and improve occupational safety and health (OSH) management systems.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction, occupational health and safety management system terminology and basic concepts, and OHS management
2nd Week
The development of occupational health and safety management systems; national and international OHS management system practices
3rd Week
Key OHS institutions in Turkey and around the world
4th Week
Occupational safety and health management policies, occupational safety and health organization, rights and responsibilities, legal obligations
5th Week
Key conventions related to occupational safety and health (Conventions Nos. 155, 161, and 187)
6th Week
OHSAS Management Program, Training, and Certification
7th Week
Key Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems and Standards
8th Week
Midterm Exam
9th Week
Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and Standards: TS OHSAS 18001 and ISO 45001
10th Week
Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems: An examination of the relationships between TS OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001
11th Week
Integration of occupational health and safety activities with business operations; Occupational health and safety objectives and planning activities
12th Week
Performance monitoring, incident reporting and investigation, activities to improve the work environment, on-site inspections, sustainability
13th Week
Integration of occupational health and safety activities with business operations; Hazard identification, risk management, and risk assessment
14th Week
Internal audit, management review, training and communication, emergency preparedness and response
Recommended or Required Reading
Turkish Standards Institute. (1999). Occupational health and safety management systems?Requirements (TS OHSAS 18001)
Turkish Standards Institute. (2015). Quality management systems?Requirements (TS EN ISO 9001)
Turkish Standards Institute. (2018). Occupational health and safety management systems?Requirements and guidance for use (TS ISO 45001)
Turkish Standards Institute (https://www.tse.org.tr).
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Questions/Answers
Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Mid-term
1
40
Total(%)
40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
