Information Package

Program of Occupational Health and Safety

SHMY138

MACHINE AND EQUIPMENT

Course Code
SHMY138
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Have basic knowledge of machinery and equipment
  2. Have knowledge about machine safety and legislation for safe operation
  3. Can make hazard and risk assessment in working with machinery and equipment
  4. Have knowledge about maintenance-safety-use manuals related to machinery and equipment and other documents that should be kept
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis course covers the following topics: machine classes, fastening and power transmission components, joining techniques, fuels and combustion, construction machinery, energy conversion systems, and occupational safety and health (OSH) issues related to working with machinery and equipment. This course covers machine classes, fastening and power transmission components, joining techniques, fuels and combustion, industrial machinery, energy conversion systems, and occupational safety and health (OSH) issues related to working with machinery and equipment.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction, Overview of Course Content, and Basic Definitions and Concepts
2nd Week Concepts of Machines, Equipment, Systems, Installations, and Devices; Energy and Types of Energy
3rd Week Classification and Characteristics of Machines and Equipment
4th Week Connecting Elements (Concepts of Bearings and Pulleys / Shafts and Axles, Gearwheels)
5th Week Joining Techniques (Welding / Soldering / Riveting / Bolted Joints)
6th Week Pressure Vessels (Compressors, Steam Boilers, and Their Operation)
7th Week Measurement and Measuring Instruments
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Auxiliary Systems, Fuel and Consumables (Pumps, Fans, A.C., Heaters, Filters, Exhaust Filters)
10th Week Construction Machinery (Transportation, Lifting, Towing, Pushing, Excavation, Drilling Machinery, Drilling, Cutting, and Abrasive Machinery and Tools)
11th Week Detachable Fasteners
12th Week Workplace Safety Measures, Hazards, and Risks for Machinery and Equipment
13th Week Hand Tools, Machine Guards, and Personal Protective Equipment
14th Week Workplace Safety Measures for Machinery and Equipment, maintenance, safety, and operating manuals, and other required documents
Recommended or Required ReadingRegulation on Health and Safety Requirements for the Use of Work Equipment. (April 25, 2013). Official Gazette (Issue No. 28628). www.mevzuat.gov.tr
Regulation on Machine Safety. (March 3, 2009). Official Gazette (Issue No. 27158). www.mevzuat.gov.tr
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
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 5 5
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Performance Practice 1 8 8
Total Work Load86
Total Work Load / 30 (h)2.86
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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