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Program of Occupational Health and Safety

OHS114

RISK ANALYSIS METHODS I

Course Code
OHS114
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
2 + 1
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Have basic knowledge about risk management, know important definitions and concepts in this context
  2. Have knowledge about risk assessment and risk analysis
  3. Knows the measures to be taken against hazard, risk and risk factors and application methods
  4. Gains knowledge of the recording systematics and legal legislation related to risk assessment
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThe course ?Risk Analysis Methods 1? is offered in the second academic semester of the first year. It covers risk assessment in businesses and highlights the importance of risk assessment, with the aim of preparing aspiring occupational safety specialists for their careers in this field.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction: Key Definitions and Concepts in Risk Management
2nd Week Detailed Explanation of the Concepts of Hazard and Risk and Identification of Their Differences
3rd Week The Risk-Based Approach to Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Activities and Its Importance
4th Week Risk Assessment in Workplaces
5th Week Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches to Risk Assessment
6th Week Risk Management Processes, Risk Perception, and Risk Avoidance
7th Week Legislation Related to Risk Assessment
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Benefits of Risk Analysis and Challenges Encountered in Practice
10th Week Individual and Team Approaches
11th Week Steps in Risk Assessment and the PDCA Cycle
12th Week Hierarchy of Controls and Risk Mitigation Methods
13th Week Risk Analysis Reports and Record-Keeping
14th Week Practical Exercises Using Sample Risk Analysis Reports
Recommended or Required ReadingAkpınar, T. (2013). Occupational Health and Safety, Ekin Press, Bursa.
Altın, M., & Taşdemir, Ş. (2017). Occupational Health and Safety, Education Publishing House, Konya.
Esin, A. (2014). Handbook for Occupational Safety Specialists, METU Press, Ankara.
Şahingöz, S.; Şık, A. (2015). Occupational Health and Safety, Detay Publishing, Istanbul.
Yazıcı, M. (2016). Risk Management in Occupational Health and Safety, Beta Publications, Istanbul.
Yiğit, Abdulvahap. (2015). Occupational Safety, Alfa Aktüel, Bursa.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • 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(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 1 14
Preparation for Final exam 1 12 12
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 6 6
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Performance Practice 1 8 8
Total Work Load85
Total Work Load / 30 (h)2.83
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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