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Program of Occupational Health and Safety

OHS204

RISK ANALYSIS METHODS II

Course Code
OHS204
Semester
Fourth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
2 + 1
ECTS
3
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterFourth Term (Spring)
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Have basic knowledge about risk analysis, assessment and management, in this context, have knowledge about important definitions and concepts (Hazard, hazard sources, risk, etc.)
  2. Have a command of the legal legislation on risk analysis and assessment and know the principles of report preparation
  3. Learn risk analysis and assessment methodologies, qualitative-quantitative approaches and considerations
  4. Learns the risk control steps, thus knows the measures to be taken against hazard, risk and risk factors and the risk assessment procedure.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThe Risk Assessment Methods course aims to provide students with fundamental knowledge and skills in risk analysis, assessment, and management in the field of occupational health and safety. In this course, students gain a thorough understanding of key definitions and concepts used in the risk analysis process (hazards, hazard sources, risk, etc.). In addition, they will learn about the relevant legal regulations concerning risk analysis and assessment and acquire the fundamentals of report preparation. By understanding risk analysis and assessment methodologies, as well as qualitative and quantitative approaches, students learn the key considerations in this process. The course also covers risk control steps and measures to be taken against risk factors. As a result, students gain the ability to effectively apply risk assessment procedures.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction, concepts of hazard and risk, risk factors
2nd Week Legislation related to risk assessment, the Occupational Health and Safety Risk Assessment Regulation
3rd Week A risk-based approach to occupational safety and health (OSH) activities, approaches to risk prevention
4th Week Identification of hazards and risks, risk management, risk control steps
5th Week Hierarchy of controls and risk reduction methods
6th Week Risk analysis reports and records
7th Week Risk analysis methods, benefits of risk analysis, and challenges encountered in practice
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Risk methodologies, quantitative and qualitative approaches
10th Week Risk assessment techniques and comparisons, areas of application for risk assessment
11th Week HAZOP, FMEA, FTA, ETA, Cause-and-Effect Analysis: examples of assessment applications
12th Week Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), Primary Risk Analysis (PRA), Risk Scoring Method: examples of applications
13th Week Risk matrix and its use, examples of risk assessment applications (Risk Assessment Decision Matrix (L Matrix))
14th Week Examples of risk assessment applications (Fine-Kinney Method)
Recommended or Required ReadingAkpınar, T. (2013). Occupational Health and Safety, Ekin Basın Yayın, Bursa.
Esin, A. (2014). Handbook for Occupational Safety Specialists, METU Press, Ankara.
Şahingöz, S.; Şık, A. (2015). Occupational Health and Safety, Detay Publishing, Istanbul.
Yiğit, A. (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 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 12 12
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 8 8
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Performance Practice 1 8 8
Total Work Load115
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.83
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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