Information Package

Program of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts

GMS257

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY IN PROFESSIONAL KITCHENS

Course Code
GMS257
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
1 + 2
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understand the basic concepts and historical development of occupational health and safety.
  2. Have knowledge about the Occupational Safety Law.
  3. Can comprehend the concepts of risk, danger, primary, secondary, tertiary protection.
  4. Have knowledge about physical, chemical, biological and psychosocial risks.
  5. To be able to obtain information about occupational health and safety legislation in workplaces and evaluate it with applications in the workplace.
  6. Understand healthy and safe living with a preventive approach.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionOccupational health and safety concepts, potential risks in the working environment, work accidents, emergency plans and how to do first aid and how to implement safety measures are taught.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety: Basic Concepts
2nd Week Principles of Occupational Health and Safety Practice
3rd Week Occupational Diseases in the Kitchen
4th Week Workplace Accidents in the Kitchen
5th Week Chemical Hazards in the Kitchen
6th Week Occupational Health and Safety Act
7th Week Health and Safety Signs
8th Week Mid-term Exam
9th Week Physical Hazards in the Kitchen
10th Week Personal Protective Equipment
11th Week Emergencies and Precautions in the Kitchen
12th Week Fires and Their Types, Firefighting Methods
13th Week Biological Risk Factors in the Kitchen
14th Week Psychosocial Risk Factors and Ergonomics in the Kitchen
15th Week Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading1. İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği (İSG) Temel Konular, Hasan Selçuk Selek Seçkin Yayıncılık, 2018
2. İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği Temel Eğitimi,Hakan Tozan, Mustafa Yağımlı Beta Yayıncılık, 2018
3. Ericson, P. Practical Guide to Occupational Health and Safety. Elsevier
4. Dizdar, E. (2010). İş Güvenliği. ABP Yayınevi.
5. Yiğit, A. (2008). İş Güvenliği ve Sağlığı. Alfa Aktüel.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Assignment 1 10
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 1 5 5
Preparation for Final exam 1 15 15
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation) 6 3 18
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 1 1
Total Work Load93
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.1
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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K23 X X