Information Package

Master's of Occupational Health and Safety without Thesis

ISG513

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY IN CONSTRUCTION WORKS

Course Code
ISG513
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. He/she knows occupational health and safety rules that should be applied in the rooms.
  2. He/she knows the potential risks of work accidents at construction sites and takes precautions.
  3. He/she learns the risk assessment technique in the construction sector.
  4. He/she is able to prepare report and check list.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionThe main objectives of this course are; the identification and identification of security program staff, the identification of the main hazards in construction workplaces and the methods by which construction workers are protected from these hazards, the identification of safety hazards in construction sites, the identification and identification of safety requirements in construction, the disclosure of legislative requirements for construction safety, the need for a safety program and how this program should be adapted to the construction sector, Is to determine the amount of direct or indirect losses related to construction safety indemnities.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Constructions and types
2nd Week General safety measures in construction sites
3rd Week Occupational health and safety rules in indoor outdoor sites
4th Week Safety nets, elevators, block works
5th Week Staircase, scaffold, platforms
6th Week Railway, metro, tunnel and OSH in underground construction
7th Week OSH in well and waterworks related constructions
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Occupational accidents in construction areas and precautions
10th Week Determination of occupational accident costs in construction sites
11th Week OHS report in constructions
12th Week OHS legislations about construction sites
13th Week OHS legislations about construction sites
14th Week OHS legislations about construction sites
Recommended or Required ReadingMaterials to be used for the course will be provided by the course the teachers.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
  • Project
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 25
Assignment 1 10
Quiz 3 20
Presentation of Case Study 1 10
Total(%) 65
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 65
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 35
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 5 70
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 30 30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework
Presentation (including preperation) 1 60 60
Project 1 60 60
Total Work Load298
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.93
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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