MISG228 Occupational Health and Safety in ConstructionIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Architectural RestorationGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Architectural Restoration
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

General course introduction information

Course Code: MISG228
Course Name: Occupational Health and Safety in Construction
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 5
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Department/Faculty Elective
Course Level:
Associate TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Short Cycle EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Öğr.Gör. EZGİ BEKDEMİR
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. ERTAN ÖCALAN
Öğr.Gör. EZGİ BEKDEMİR
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To raise awareness about possible dangers that may be encountered in works carried out in construction works, to learn necessary precautions against possible dangers, to have knowledge about the relevant legislation.
Course Content:
In this lesson; General OHS rules that need to be followed in open and closed areas at construction sites are explained and the differences in OHS in general OHS and construction works are examined. Topics such as registration, work accidents, cost determination methods, working at height, measures to prevent accidents, occupational diseases that will occur in construction are taught in detail.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Regulation on Occupational Health and Safety in Construction Works, the Regulation on Health and Safety measures to be taken in the Workplace and Building Additions, Other Regulations and Standards related to the Construction Works in force.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Common skills that are valid for health and safety and necessary for occupational safety specialist,
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Factors threatening workplace safety and work safety.
Field Specific Competence
1) To know the causes of work accidents and occupational diseases that may occur in the workplace and precautions to be taken,
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Roofs, work on roofs, Personal protectors lecture note
1) Building, Definition of Building Works, List of Building Works lecture note
2) An overview of the Construction sector in Turkey, statistics lecture note
3) Duties of Project, Employer, Employer's obligations, Subcontractor, Preparation Coordinators, Implementation Coordinators lecture note
4) Health and Safety plans, Safety Precautions lecture note
5) Environmental Safety, Protection of Building Areas, Warning Signs, Workplace Layout, Lighting lecture note
6) Excavation works, Protection of the excavation site, Control, Slope-shoring applications lecture note
7) Scaffolding, Stairs, Assembly, De-assembly, Control, Reinforced Concrete Formwork, Scaffolding dangers lecture note
8) MIDTERM EXAM
9) Demolition Works, Control, Installation measures, Security area, curtain, dangerous parts lecture note
10) Working at Height lecture note
11) Working at Height lecture note
12) Platforms, walkways and railings lecture note
13) Construction Machinery, Lifting Tools, lecture note
14) Roofs, work on roofs, Personal protectors lecture note
15) final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: öğrencilere verilen ders notu
References: ders notu

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) To be able to contribute as an intermediate staff in conservation and restoration field.
2) To be able to comment on conservation, historical environmental protection, traditional building materials, architecture and art history
3) To be able to exchange information with institutions and organizations providing services related to their profession.
4) Having the ability to work effectively both individually and in teamwork and to have self-confidence to undertake disciplined responsibilities
5) To be able to comment on restoration techniques.
6) Ability to work in the construction sites related to the restoration area.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To be able to contribute as an intermediate staff in conservation and restoration field.
2) To be able to comment on conservation, historical environmental protection, traditional building materials, architecture and art history
3) To be able to exchange information with institutions and organizations providing services related to their profession.
4) Having the ability to work effectively both individually and in teamwork and to have self-confidence to undertake disciplined responsibilities
5) To be able to comment on restoration techniques.
6) Ability to work in the construction sites related to the restoration area.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Problem Solving
Q&A / Discussion
Technical Tour
Case Study

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Application
Observation
Presentation
Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 15 45
Application 8 16
Study Hours Out of Class 14 49
Homework Assignments 13 39
Midterms 1 3
Final 1 3
Total Workload 155