WORKPLACE SAFETY

OHS221

Course Code: OHS221
Semester: Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 5

Course Type

Compulsory Course

Course Level

Associate Degree

Year of Study

Semester

Third Term (Fall)

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Instructor Salih Kırkan

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Gain a basic understanding of occupational safety and be familiar with key terms and concepts in this field
Students learn about occupational safety measures and practices related to the tasks performed and critical and important activities in the workplace
Learns the reporting and record-keeping procedures related to observations and measures taken in field applications

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Description

The occupational safety course aims to equip students with fundamental concepts, definitions, and practical applications. In this course, students gain basic knowledge of occupational safety and learn measures to ensure it. They discover the precautions and safety practices required for the tasks performed in the workplace. In addition, they gain the skills to observe situations encountered in field applications, report on the measures taken, and establish an accurate record-keeping system.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Introduction, key definitions and concepts related to Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), and the evolution of regulations
2^nd Week	OSH activities in the workplace and in the performance of work
3^rd Week	Inspection and monitoring activities within the scope of OSH
4^th Week	Health and Safety Signs
5^th Week	Introduction to and characteristics of personal protective equipment
6^th Week	OSH in manual lifting and handling tasks; OSH when working with display screen equipment
7^th Week	Work permit systems; OSH when working in confined spaces
8^th Week	Midterm Exam
9^th Week	Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) in Maintenance and Repair (Mechanical and Electrical) Work
10^th Week	Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) When Working with Work Equipment (Welding, Working with Pressure Vessels)
11^th Week	Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) When Using Hand Tools and Lifting and Handling Equipment
12^th Week	Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Practices in Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems
13^th Week	Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) in Construction Work
14^th Week	Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) When Working at Heights

Recommended or Required Reading

Regulation on Health and Safety Measures in Work with Display Screen Equipment. (April 16, 2013). Official Gazette (Issue No. 28620). www.mevzuat.gov.tr
Regulation on High-Voltage Electrical Installations. (November 30, 2000). Official Gazette (No. 24246). www.mevzuat.gov.tr
Regulation on Manual Handling Operations. (July 24, 2013). Official Gazette (No. 28717). www.mevzuat.gov.tr
Regulation on Health and Safety Conditions for the Use of Work Equipment. (April 25, 2013). Official Gazette (No. 28628). www.mevzuat.gov.tr
Regulation on Health and Safety Measures to Be Taken in Workplaces, Buildings, and Annexes. (July 17, 2013). Official Gazette (Issue No. 28710). www.mevzuat.gov.tr
Regulation on the Use of Personal Protective Equipment in Workplaces. (July 7, 2013). Official Gazette (No. 28695). www.mevzuat.gov.tr
Regulation on Machine Safety. (March 3, 2009). Official Gazette (No. 27158). www.mevzuat.gov.tr
Regulation on Health and Safety Signs. (September 11, 2013). Official Gazette (Issue No. 28762). www.mevzuat.gov.tr
Regulation on Occupational Health and Safety in Construction Work. (October 5, 2013). Official Gazette (No. 28786). www.mevzuat.gov.tr

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Practice
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(%)		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	14	14
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	12	12
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	1	1
Homework
Presentation (including preperation)	1	28	28
Total Work Load			140
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			4.66
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3
K1	X	X	X
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11	X	X	X
K12
K13
K14
K15