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  Course Description
Course Name : Occupational Health And Safety

Course Code : ME 406

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 2

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. KADİR AYDIN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Has basic knowledge of standardization safety, law of health and safety
Has an understanding of the basic rules of occupational health and safety regulations and current judges

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To teach the occupational health and safety rules and the importance of first aid and safety measures.

Course Contents : Definition of occupational safety, accident occurrence, types, causes, and prevention of occupational diseases, risk management, moving people and vehicle accidents, work safety guards, first aid rules and fire safety measures, labor law and regulations.

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction Lecture notes and book Oral presentaiton
2 SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAMS Lecture notes and book Oral presentaiton
3 ORGANIZING FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY Lecture notes and book Oral presentaiton
4 RISK MANAGEMENT Lecture notes and book Oral presentaiton
5 Movement of people and vehicles – hazards and control Lecture notes and book Oral presentaiton
6 MANUAL AND MECHANICAL HANDLING HAZARDS AND CONTROLLING of THEM Lecture notes and book Oral presentaiton
7 Conveyors and Elevator Hazards Lecture notes and book Oral presentaiton
8 Midterm exam
9 WORKERS’ HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT Student oral presentation
10 Regulation on Occupational Health and Safety Committees OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT Student oral presentation
11 SECURITY IN OVENS AND FURNACES OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT Student oral presentation
12 REGULATIONS ABOUT USAGE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTS IN WORKPLACES OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT Student oral presentation
13 Safety measures  for the repair and maintenance Safety Precautions To Be Taken For Lifting Machinery OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT Student oral presentation
14 Safety Precautions To Be Taken For Lifting Machinery OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT Student oral presentation
15 HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS REGULATION IN THE USE OF WORK EQUIPMENT OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT Student oral presentation
16/17 Final exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Introduction to Health and Safety at Work ,Phil Hughes and Ed Ferrett, Fourth Edition
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 30
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 70
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Students gain a command of basic concepts, theories and principles in mechanical engineering 3
2 Student become equipped with the basic knowledge of math, science and engineering 2
3 Students are able to design and carry out experiments in the basic fields of mechanical engineering, and interpret the results and the data obtained from the experiments 3
4 Students become equipped with a variety of skills and knowledge regarding engineering techniques 2
5 Students are able to design a system, component or process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, and sustainability limits. 4
6 Students independently review and learn the applications in an enterprise, make a critical assessment of the problems faced with, formulate problems and propose solutions by selecting the proper technique 4
7 Students take initiative in identification, design, development and use of a product or production process. 1
8 Students become aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self-renew 2
9 Students use English effectively for technical or non-technical topics orally or in wirtten form. 1
10 Students become effective in using computer, computer-aided drafting, design, analysis, and presentation 0
11 Students have good communicatino skills with a tendency to work in teams, and are able to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team 4
12 Students become aware of the technical and ethical responsibilities, as well as being inquisitive and innovative 4
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 1 1
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 3 3
Total Workload: 62
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.48
ECTS Credit: 2