Program of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technology and Operatorship
AOSB108
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
Course Code
AOSB108
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
2
Course Type
Elective Course
Course Level
Associate Degree
Year of Study
1
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
ECTS
2
Name of Lecturer(s)
-
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, the students;
Explains the fundamental concepts of occupational health and safety and labor legislation, including the statutory rights and obligations of employers and employees..
Analyzes occupational risk factors and the etiology of occupational accidents and diseases, and evaluates appropriate preventive and control measures.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Description
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to labor law, occupational health and safety, and professional ethics. It examines the legal framework governing employer and employee rights and obligations, occupational risk factors, the causes of occupational accidents and diseases, preventive and protective measures, and emergency preparedness and response practices.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Fundamental concepts of occupational health and safety; safety and ethical culture.
2nd Week
Fundamental regulations of labor law and occupational health and safety legislation; obligations of employers and employees.
3rd Week
National and international institutions related to occupational health and safety and major international conventions.
4th Week
Ergonomics and ergonomic risk factors in occupational settings.
5th Week
Risk factors, risk assessment processes, and preventive and protective measures.
6th Week
Causes of occupational accidents and principles of prevention.
7th Week
Causes of occupational diseases, principles of prevention, and workers rights.
8th Week
Midterm Exam
9th Week
Use of personal protective equipment and related responsibilities.
10th Week
Safety and health signs.
11th Week
Statutory rights and responsibilities of employees; ethical principles in the workplace and workplace harassment (mobbing).
12th Week
Flammability, explosion, fire, and fire prevention measures.
13th Week
First aid practices in occupational settings.
14th Week
Disaster and emergency awareness.
Recommended or Required Reading
Başkent Üniversitesi İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği Eğitim Sunumu Notları
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Case Study
Presentation
Discussion
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(%)
