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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Related Preparation |
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OHS Definition, Historical Development, Importance and Purpose |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |
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13) |
Sample OHS Practices |
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14) |
Sample OHS Practices |
Lecture notes and other resources |
15) |
FINAL WEEK |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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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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Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose. |
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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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Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively. |
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Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse 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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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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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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Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on standards used in engineering practice. |
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10) |
Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development. |
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Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions |
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