SAG202 Occupational Health and SafetyIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Health ManagementGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Health Management
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: SAG202
Course Name: Occupational Health and Safety
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Common Pool
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. MİTHAT KIYAK
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. MİTHAT KIYAK
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi NEVZAT BİLGİN
Dr. BİLİNMİYOR BEKLER
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to enable the students to determine safety precautions in the workplace by acquiring skills and knowledge about the causes of occupational accidents and occupational diseases, work accidents and occupational diseases and to be able to evaluate occupational health and occupational safety legislation.
Course Content: This course aims to introduce the basic concepts and historical development concepts about occupational health and safety; the duties and responsibilities of the workplace physician and occupational safety specialist at the workplace; risk, hazard, primary, secondary, tertiary protection concepts; physical, chemical, biological and psychosocial risks; occupational health and safety legislation and practices in the workplace.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Will be able to comprehend basic concepts and historical development about occupational health and safety.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1)
2.1) will be able to understand the duties and responsibilities of the workplace physician and occupational safety specialist in the workplace.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1)
2.1) Will be able to comprehend risk, hazard, primary, secondary, tertiary protection concepts.
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1)
2.1) They may have information about physical, chemical, biological and psychosocial risks.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1)
2.1) Gain information about occupational health and safety legislation at workplaces and evaluate them at the workplace

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction notes
1) Assessment of Occupational Diseases Occupational Health and Safety notes
1) Occupational health and safety organization and management systems notes
2) Basic concepts and history of worker health and safety Occupational Health and Safety notes
3) Job Security Expert duty duties and responsibilities Occupational Health and Safety notes
4) Duties and Responsibilities of Occupational Health Professionals Occupational Health and Safety notes
5) Risk, hazard, primary, secondary and tertiary protection concepts Occupational Health and Safety notes
6) Risk, hazard, primary, secondary and tertiary protection concepts Occupational Health and Safety notes
7) Assessment of occupational accidents Occupational Health and Safety notes
8) mid term notes
9) Occupational health and safety in the construction sector Occupational Health and Safety notes
10) Assessment of Occupational Diseases Occupational Health and Safety notes
11) Occupational health and safety at work Occupational Health and Safety notes
12) biological and chemical risk factors notes
13) Physical and psychosocial risk factors notes
15) final notes

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1 Giriş ve Genel Bilgilendirme Ön hazırlık gerektirmemektedir.
2 İşçi sağlığı ve güvenliği hakkında temel kavramlar ve tarihçe İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği – Hacettepe Üniversitesi
3 İş Güvenliği Uzmanı görev yetki ve sorumlulukları İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği – Hacettepe Üniversitesi
4 İşyeri hekimi görev yetki ve sorumlulukları İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği – Hacettepe Üniversitesi
5 Risk, tehlike, birincil, ikincil ve üçüncül koruma kavramları İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği – Hacettepe Üniversitesi
6 Risk, tehlike, birincil, ikincil ve üçüncül koruma kavramları İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği – Hacettepe Üniversitesi
7 İş kazalarının değerlendirilmesi İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği – Hacettepe Üniversitesi
8 Arasınav
9 Meslek hastalıklarının değerlendirilmesi İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği – Hacettepe Üniversitesi
10 Yapı sektöründe iş sağlığı ve güvenliği İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği – Hacettepe Üniversitesi
11 İşyerinde iş sağlığı ve güvenliği uygulamaları İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği – Hacettepe Üniversitesi
12 Biyolojik ve kimyasal risk faktörleri İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği – Hacettepe Üniversitesi
13 Fiziksel ve psikososyal risk faktörleri İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği – Hacettepe Üniversitesi
14 İşyerlerinde iş sağlığı ve güvenliği organizasyonu ve yönetim sistemleri İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği – Hacettepe Üniversitesi
15 Dönemin Gözden Geçirilmesi
References: İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği – Hacettepe Üniversitesi Prof.Dr. Nazmi Bilir Prof. Dr. Ali Naci Yıldız

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

1

Program Outcomes
1) Defines and interprets the concepts in the field of health and health management.
2) Can specify aim and objectives for organization/institution. Has the ability to transfer them to workers and collegues, to lead people at the workplace and to inspire team spirit.
3) Analyzes the relationship between organization/ institution’s stakeholders and competitors. Executes the related activities effectively.
4) Can evaluate the health legislation, laws and regulations based on these and the recent changes.Can prepare the contracts and present solutions related with them.
5) Has the ability to interpret, analyze, identify the problems and making propositions by using information about health management in her/his decisions, practice and behaviors.
6) Uses the adequate level of English in order to follow sectoral developments, make scientific research, communicate and to sustain business relationships with the second foreign language.
7) Uses the computer programs required by the field and information and communication technologies.
8) Can analyze public health problems, generate solutions according to the needs and accordingly create health education and communication programs.
9) Acts in accordance with the organization/institution, business, social and scientific ethical values. Has the awareness of cultural values and environmental protection, quality, occupational health and safety issues.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Defines and interprets the concepts in the field of health and health management.
2) Can specify aim and objectives for organization/institution. Has the ability to transfer them to workers and collegues, to lead people at the workplace and to inspire team spirit.
3) Analyzes the relationship between organization/ institution’s stakeholders and competitors. Executes the related activities effectively.
4) Can evaluate the health legislation, laws and regulations based on these and the recent changes.Can prepare the contracts and present solutions related with them.
5) Has the ability to interpret, analyze, identify the problems and making propositions by using information about health management in her/his decisions, practice and behaviors.
6) Uses the adequate level of English in order to follow sectoral developments, make scientific research, communicate and to sustain business relationships with the second foreign language.
7) Uses the computer programs required by the field and information and communication technologies.
8) Can analyze public health problems, generate solutions according to the needs and accordingly create health education and communication programs.
9) Acts in accordance with the organization/institution, business, social and scientific ethical values. Has the awareness of cultural values and environmental protection, quality, occupational health and safety issues.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Group study and homework
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 10 % 10
Homework Assignments 5 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 15 3 45
Study Hours Out of Class 15 3 45
Presentations / Seminar 15 3 45
Homework Assignments 5 2 10
Midterms 1 1 1
Paper Submission 6 3 18
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 165