OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY IN CONSTRUCTION

CE430

Course Code: CE430
Semester: Eighth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice: 2 + 0
ECTS: 2

Course Type

Compulsory Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

Eighth Term (Spring)

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Explain the basic concepts, objectives, and legal regulations of occupational health and safety,
Analyze the causes of occupational accidents and diseases, and identify preventive approaches,
Identify workplace hazards and propose appropriate control measures,
Explain the fundamental components of occupational health and safety management systems,
Define professional and ethical responsibilities of civil engineers towards occupational health and safety.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Description

This course provides a foundational introduction to occupational health and safety, focusing on understanding workplace risks, injuries, occupational diseases, and related legal frameworks. Topics include safety culture, root cause analysis, ergonomics, occupational health and safety management systems (ISO 45001), and preventive measures for hazards such as working at heights, machinery use, fire, and explosions. The course also explores safety regulations in high-risk sectors such as mining and electrical work.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Occupational Health and Safety: A Brief Overview, Some Background, and Some Fundamentals
2^nd Week	Goals and Significance of Occupational Safety and Health, Foundational Ideas in Occupational Safety and Health
3^rd Week	Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses
4^th Week	Safety Culture
5^th Week	Training on Occupational Safety and Health - Related Legislation
6^th Week	Machine-Related Work Accidents - Related Legislation
7^th Week	Safe Working at Heights - Related Legislation
8^th Week	Midterm Exam
9^th Week	Electric Accidents - Related Legislation
10^th Week	Occupational Health and Safety in Mining - Related Legislation
11^th Week	Fire and Explosions - Related Legislation
12^th Week	Accident Theories / Problem Solving
13^th Week	Root Cause Analysis
14^th Week	Working at Shifts, Working at Nights, and Special Risk Groups in Working Life
15^th Week	Ergonomics, ISO 45001, Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

Recommended or Required Reading

Reference Book:
Hughes, P., and Ferrett, E., Introduction to Health and Safety in Construction: The Handbook for Construction Professionals and Students on NEBOSH and Other Construction Courses, Routledge, 2016.
Additional Resources:
n/a

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Case Study
Report Preparation
Presentation
Problem Solving

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	30
Assignment	1	20
Quiz	1	5
Attendance	1	5
Total(%)		60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		40
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	2	2
Preparation for Quiz	1	4	4
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam	1	10	10
Course hours	14	2	28
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	8	8
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	2	2
Homework	1	4	4
Quiz	1	2	2
Total Work Load			60
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			2
ECTS Credit of the Course			2

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6	X	X	X	X	X
K7	X	X	X	X	X
K8
K9
K10
K11