| 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 |
| 3) |
OHS Basic Principles, OHS Economic Aspect (Material Losses) |
Lecture notes and other resources |
| 4) |
Health Surveillance, Occupational Diseases, Occupational Hygiene |
Lecture notes and other resources |
| 5) |
Ergonomics |
Lecture notes and other resources |
| 6) |
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 |
| 15) |
FINAL WEEK |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
To be able to use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field |
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| 2) |
To be able to interpret and evaluate data using advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, to be able to identify and analyze problems, to be able to develop solutions based on research and evidence. |
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| 3) |
To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project. |
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| 4) |
To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results of data related to the field. |
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| 5) |
To be able to carry out an advanced level study related to the field independently. |
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| 6) |
To be able to take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in applications related to the field. |
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| 7) |
To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing up-to-date information in the field. |
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| 8) |
To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety. |
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| 9) |
To be able to inform the relevant people and institutions about the issues related to the field; to be able to convey his / her thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems in written and orally. |
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| 10) |
To be able to share his/her thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems related to his/her field with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. |
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| 11) |
To be able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which he/she lives with a sense of social responsibility |
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| 12) |
To be able to evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach |
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| 13) |
To be able to identify their learning needs and direct their learning |
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