Explain the definitions and concepts about occupational accidents and master the terminology of accidents
Knows the legal legislation related to work accidents and the procedures to be taken on a business basis in the event of a possible work accident
Explains the methods of preventing work accidents and the measures to be taken
Knows safety performance, reporting and measurement techniques related to occupational accidents
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Description
The course on ?Workplace Accidents and Prevention Methods? is one of the field-specific required courses offered in the third academic semester of the Occupational Health and Safety Program in the Department of Property Protection and Security. The definition of a workplace accident, relevant statistics, factors contributing to accidents in the workplace, prevention methods, and workplace accident record-keeping and reporting, The purpose of conducting reviews and preparing reports is to gain knowledge of the relevant legislation and to provide IGU candidates with the necessary knowledge base to handle procedures related to workplace accidents.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction, the concept of an accident, and definitions related to accidents
2nd Week
Factors Influencing the Occurrence of Accidents and the Classification of Workplace Accidents
3rd Week
Theories of Accident Causation and Models of Workplace Accidents
4th Week
Workplace Accidents Under Legal Regulations and the Elements of a Workplace Accident
5th Week
Damages Resulting from Workplace Accidents
6th Week
Workplace Accidents and Safety Culture
7th Week
Safety Performance and Accident Measurement Techniques (Accident Frequency Rate, Accident Severity Rate, Accident Probability Rate)
8th Week
Midterm Exam
9th Week
Accident prevention and protection policies in workplaces (EKÖS, KÖP, SALSE, EKİT, KÖMET Studies)
10th Week
Actions taken and procedures carried out during an accident (KESİF)
11th Week
Procedures followed after a workplace accident and accident investigations
12th Week
Reasons for conducting accident investigations and research, and accident investigation methodology
13th Week
Preparation of the evaluation, analysis, and research results report (Accident report and accident file)
14th Week
Case studies of actual workplace accidents and practical applications based on illustrative scenarios, Workplace accidents
Recommended or Required Reading
Ministry of Labor and Social Security. (2025). Handbook on Investigating Accidents and Incidents (HSG245; General Directorate of Occupational Health and Safety, Trans.). Publications of the Ministry of Labor and Social Security of the Republic of Turkey.
Risk Med Academy. (2020). Basic Information on Occupational Health and Safety with Topic-by-Topic Explanations in Light of New Legislation. Risk Med Academy Publications.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Case Study
Lecture
Discussion
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(%)
