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Program of Occupational Health and Safety

OHS206

OCCUPATIONAL RISK FACTORS II

Course Code
OHS206
Semester
Fourth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
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. Learns the definitions and concepts about workplace hazards and risk factors
  2. Gains knowledge of biological risk factors and learns the effects on employees with ways of protection
  3. Gains knowledge of psychosocial risk factors and learns the ways of protection and their effects on employees
  4. Have knowledge about laws and regulations in terms of occupational health and safety related to workplace risk factors
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis course aims to examine the effects of biological and psychosocial risk factors on occupational health and safety. It addresses risk factors commonly encountered in the workplace, such as biological risks (e.g., microorganisms, viruses, bacteria, etc.) and psychosocial risks (e.g., work-related stress, workplace bullying, workplace relationships, etc.). Students will learn how to identify, assess, and effectively manage these risks.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Definitions and Concepts of Workplace Risk Factors
2nd Week Biological Microorganisms
3rd Week Biological Risk Factors, High-Risk Industries,
4th Week Effects of Biological Risks on Employees
5th Week Biological Risk Groups 1?2
6th Week Biological Risk Groups 3?4
7th Week Regulation on the Prevention of Risks Associated with Exposure to Biological Agents
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Definitions and Concepts of Psychosocial Risk Factors
10th Week The Effects of Psychosocial Risks on Employees
11th Week Methods for Measuring Psychosocial Risk Factors
12th Week Legal Regulations Regarding Psychosocial Risks
13th Week Psychosocial Risks
14th Week Stress Management in the Context of Psychosocial Risks
Recommended or Required ReadingRegulation on the Prevention of Risks Associated with Exposure to Biological Agents. (June 15, 2013). Official Gazette (Issue No. 28678). www.mevzuat.gov.tr
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
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 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 14 14
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 12 12
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
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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