| Course Objectives: |
Students will be able to recognize the risks they may encounter in both daily life and business life, take precautions and thus prevent work accidents and occupational diseases. |
| Course Content: |
Definition, importance and purpose of occupational safety, basic principles of occupational safety, economic aspect, occupational diseases, occupational hygiene, working environment, ergonomics, risk factors, personal protective equipment, OHS in healthcare, legal regulations. |
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
OHS Definition, Historical Development, Importance and Purpose |
Lecture notes and other resources |
| 2) |
OHS Terminology, OHS Approach |
Lecture notes and other resources |
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OHS Basic Principles, OHS Economic Aspect (Material Losses) |
Lecture notes and other resources |
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Health Surveillance, Occupational Diseases, Occupational Hygiene |
Lecture notes and other resources |
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Ergonomics |
Lecture notes and other resources |
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Office Ergonomics, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) |
Lecture notes and other resources |
| 7) |
Fire, Emergency Plans, Health and Safety Signs, OHS in the Working Environment |
Lecture notes and other resources |
| 8) |
1st MIDTERM EXAM WEEK |
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| 9) |
OHS in Health Services |
Lecture notes and other resources |
| 10) |
Risk Analysis and Assessment |
Lecture notes and other resources |
| 11) |
Sample OHS Practices |
Lecture notes and other resources |
| 12) |
Sample OHS Practices |
Lecture notes and other resources |
| 13) |
Sample OHS Practices |
Lecture notes and other resources |
| 14) |
Sample OHS Practices |
Lecture notes and other resources |
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FINAL WEEK |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems. |
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| 2) |
Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. |
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| 3) |
Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose |
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| 4) |
Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively. |
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| 5) |
Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions. |
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| 6) |
Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. |
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| 7) |
Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions. |
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Knowledge of the global and societal impacts of engineering practices on priority issues such as health, environment and safety and contemporary issues; knowledge of the legal aspects of engineering solutions. awareness of the consequences |
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Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on standards used in engineering practice. |
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| 10) |
Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and knowledge about sustainable development. |
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| 11) |
Ability to design systems to meet desired needs |
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| 12) |
Ability to apply basic sciences in the field of computer engineering |
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| 13) |
Ability to implement designs by experiments |
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| 14) |
Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself. |
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