At the end of this course, the students; 1) Analyze occupational health and safety concepts. 2) Analyze occupational accidents and types, occupational diseases and prevention methods. 3) Adapt workplace ergonomics in the workplace. 4) Knows the concept of first aid and analyze the rules to be applied in first aid. 5) Analyze security measures in fire, explosion, sabotage and natural disasters.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
COURSE DEFINITION
Occupational 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
2nd Week
751/5000
3rd Week
Definition and history of occupational safety
4th Week
Responsibilities of state, employer and worker, the concept of law and occupational health and safety in laws
5th Week
Definition of possible hazards and risks in the work environment
6th Week
The concept of occupational accident, causes and types of occupational accidents
7th Week
Health surveillance and occupational diseases, types and ways of protection
8th Week
Work hygiene in the kitchen
9th Week
Occupational safety in working with electrical and non-electrical tools and equipment
10th Week
Midterm
11th Week
Safety in lifting and transporting vehicles
12th Week
Emergency Plans: Safety measures and responsibilities in fire, explosion and natural disasters
13th Week
Importance of machinery and personal protection in occupational safety
14th Week
Safety rules in maintenance and repair works
15th Week
Ethical rules in working life
16th Week
First aid, health and safety signs in the work environment
17th Week
Final exam
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
1. Dizdar, E. (2010). İş Güvenliği. ABP Yayınevi. 2. Yiğit, A. (2008). İş Güvenliği ve Sağlığı. Alfa Aktüel.