Occupational Health And Safety ( distance Education )
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

General course introduction information

Course Code:

UMISG227

Course Name:

Occupational Health and Safety in Construction

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	5

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator :

Öğr.Gör. EZGİ BEKDEMİR

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr.Gör. SALİH GAMSIZ
Öğr.Gör. ERCÜMENT ASLANTAŞ

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	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Scientists with knowledge, skills and competence are trained to protect and improve the health of employees, to reduce occupational diseases and to reduce occupational accidents.
2) To be able to evaluate the health and safety risks specific to the business Define basic steps.
3) Walk-through survey
4) Defining harmful hazards-health hazards,
5) Evaluating the environment,
6) To evaluate the health status of the worker,
7) Development of protection strategy at work,
8) Evaluate existing occupational health and safety systems,
9) To be able to make disaster and emergency plans in workplaces
10) Basic knowledge of Atatürk's principles and the history of revolution.
11) Updating the basic accumulation in the use of mother tongue, recalling the usage areas and associating them with the department courses.
12) Realization of foreign language teaching at basic level, use of language and associating with departmental courses

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Scientists with knowledge, skills and competence are trained to protect and improve the health of employees, to reduce occupational diseases and to reduce occupational accidents.	5
2)	To be able to evaluate the health and safety risks specific to the business Define basic steps.	5
3)	Walk-through survey	5
4)	Defining harmful hazards-health hazards,	5
5)	Evaluating the environment,	5
6)	To evaluate the health status of the worker,	5
7)	Development of protection strategy at work,	5
8)	Evaluate existing occupational health and safety systems,	5
9)	To be able to make disaster and emergency plans in workplaces	5
10)	Basic knowledge of Atatürk's principles and the history of revolution.	2
11)	Updating the basic accumulation in the use of mother tongue, recalling the usage areas and associating them with the department courses.	2
12)	Realization of foreign language teaching at basic level, use of language and associating with departmental courses	2

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	% 20
Final	1	% 80
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 20
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 80
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