Occupational Health and Safety with thesis
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code:

ISG519

Course Name:

Workplace Risk Factors

Course Semester:

Fall
Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	10

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi IŞILAY BİLGİÇ

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr.Gör. HARUN ÖZTAŞ
Öğr.Gör. ERCÜMENT ASLANTAŞ
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi IŞILAY BİLGİÇ

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	Examining the physical, chemical, biological and psychosocial factors affecting the health of the employees and the diseases caused by these factors, the ways of protection, measurement and evaluation methods in the working environment.
Course Content:	Determination of workplace risk factors, determination of physical, chemical, biological and psychosocial factors and necessary precautions to eliminate these factors.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Learns definitions and concepts about workplace risk factors.
2) Learns the ways of protection from physical risk factors, learns the dangers and risks and can comment on the necessary security measures.
3) Learns the ways of protection from chemical risk factors, learns the dangers and risks and can comment on the necessary safety precautions.
4) Learns the ways of protection from biological risk factors, learns the dangers and risks and can comment on the necessary safety precautions.
5) Learns psychosocial risk factors and has information about their effects on employees.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Workplace Risk Factors Definitions and Concepts	-
2)	Workplace Risk Factors Definitions and Concepts	-
3)	Physical Risk Factors, Risky Business Lines, Effects on Employees	-
4)	Physical Risk Factors, Risky Business Lines, Effects on Employees	-
5)	Ways of Protection from Physical Risk Factors, Safety Measures, Laws and Regulations Related to Physical Risk Factors	-
6)	Chemical Risk Factors, Risky Business Lines, Effects on Employees	-
7)	Chemical Risk Factors, Risky Business Lines, Effects on Employees	-
8)	Ways of Protection from Chemical Risk Factors, Safety Measures, Laws and Regulations Related to Chemical Risk Factors	-
9)	Ways of Protection from Chemical Risk Factors, Safety Measures, Laws and Regulations Related to Chemical Risk Factors	-
10)	Biological Risk Factors, Risky Business Lines, Their Effects on Employees	-
11)	Ways of Protection from Biological Risk Factors, Safety Precautions, Laws and Regulations Related to Biological Risk Factors	-
12)	Psychosocial Risk Factors, Risky Business Lines, Effects on Employees, Relevant Laws and Regulations	-
13)	Psychosocial Risk Factors, Risky Business Lines, Effects on Employees, Relevant Laws and Regulations	-
14)	Evaluation of workplace risk factors according to occupations, risk analysis for hazards and risks	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Hasan Selçuk Selek, İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği (İSG) Temel Konular, Seçkin Yayıncılık, 2022
References:	Hasan Selçuk Selek, İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği (İSG) Temel Konular, Seçkin Yayıncılık, 2022

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) To have comprehensive and up-to-date information on workplace environmental factors, working conditions and protection principles.
2) To know the legislation on occupational health and safety and to follow the current developments
3) Knowledge of risk analysis
4) To have information about research methods on Occupational Health and Safety and statistical methods used in research
5) To have the ability to identify the health and safety problems of employees in many sectors, to produce solutions, to develop, implement and evaluate programs by using methods and tools appropriate to the knowledge and skills gained in the field.
6) Recognizes and knows personal protective equipment used in occupational health and safety.
7) Understands common rules in different fields of Occupational Health and Safety, participates in teamwork in identifying and solving problems related to Occupational Health and Safety, and shares information.
8) Conducts research, presentation and reporting on the main issues related to Occupational Health and Safety.
9) Acts in accordance with scientific and professional ethical principles in its studies in the field of Occupational Health and Safety and in all academic studies.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To have comprehensive and up-to-date information on workplace environmental factors, working conditions and protection principles.	5
2)	To know the legislation on occupational health and safety and to follow the current developments	5
3)	Knowledge of risk analysis	5
4)	To have information about research methods on Occupational Health and Safety and statistical methods used in research	5
5)	To have the ability to identify the health and safety problems of employees in many sectors, to produce solutions, to develop, implement and evaluate programs by using methods and tools appropriate to the knowledge and skills gained in the field.	5
6)	Recognizes and knows personal protective equipment used in occupational health and safety.	5
7)	Understands common rules in different fields of Occupational Health and Safety, participates in teamwork in identifying and solving problems related to Occupational Health and Safety, and shares information.	5
8)	Conducts research, presentation and reporting on the main issues related to Occupational Health and Safety.	5
9)	Acts in accordance with scientific and professional ethical principles in its studies in the field of Occupational Health and Safety and in all academic studies.	5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)

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	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			44