Be able to define the basic concepts of occupational health and safety, explain the general overview and objectives, and assess the perception of OHS. Know occupational safety legislation, the historical development of OSH, its development in Turkey, and national and international organizations involved in OSH, and understand its importance in working life.
Acquire basic OSH information and knowledge about safety culture required in the workplace, and be able to identify risks and hazards in the workplace.
They will be knowledgeable about the causes of occupational accidents and diseases, personal protective equipment, prevention methods, measures to be taken in emergencies, and emergency management.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Description
Teaching basic theoretical information in the field of occupational health and safety, the basic obligations stipulated in the legislation, and particularly the duties, authorities, and responsibilities of those working in the communications sector, acting as employer representatives. Providing information on occupational accidents and diseases occurring in thecommunications sector, their causes, consequences, and prevention.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction, definitions, concepts, historical development of occupational health and safety
2nd Week
The importance, concept, purpose and contemporary OSH practices of occupational health and safety
3rd Week
National and international organizations and OHS services related to occupational health and safety
4th Week
The concept of security and culture, security climate and the importance of organizational security
5th Week
The concept of hazard and risk, risk analysis and assessment processes
6th Week
Work life risk factors and protection methods (physical risk factors)
7th Week
Chemical and biological risk factors and protection methods
8th Week
MIDTERM EXAM
9th Week
Ergonomic risk factors and protection methods
10th Week
Psychosocial risk factors and prevention methods
11th Week
Personal protective equipment and its features, protection policies
12th Week
Health and safety signs
13th Week
Work accidents and occupational diseases
14th Week
Emergency management and plans
15th Week
General review and evaluation of the course
Recommended or Required Reading
6331 sayılı İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği Kanunu,
https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr
https://www.csgb.gov.tr,
https://www.csgb.gov.tr/isggm/tr/
https://casgem.gov.tr/
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
soru-cevap
sunum
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(%)
