ECTS - Work Accidents and Occupational Diseases

Work Accidents and Occupational Diseases (HUM412) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Work Accidents and Occupational Diseases HUM412 General Elective 3 0 0 3 4
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Staff
Course Assistants
Course Objectives -Recognizing work accidents and occupational diseases. -To know the conditions that cause accidents and occupational diseases. -To be able to carry out the processes of diagnosis of accidents and occupational diseases. -To obtain information about the relevant legislation and preventive engineering and medicine activities.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Students who successfully complete this course; -Learn occupational accidents and accident investigation techniques. -Know the precautions and application methods to be taken against danger, risk and risk factors. -Learn the safety and accident prevention measures to be taken against work accidents. -Define internal and external factors affecting occupational diseases. -Learn the risk factors of occupational diseases and how they affect the life of the employee. -Learn the importance of prevention methods to be taken against diseases. -Learn what to do within the framework of laws and regulations. -Acquire a healthy working awareness and culture.
Course Content Basic concepts of work accidents and occupational diseases, legal consequences and methods of protection from work accidents and occupational diseases.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction and Accident Concept Occupational Health and Safety, p. 1-18.
2 The Concept of Work Accident and Its Elements Occupational Health and Safety, p. 25-33.
3 History of Work Accidents Work Safety, p. 55-59.
4 Danger, Risk and Preventive Measures Occupational Health and Safety, p. 105-127.
5 Root Cause Analysis in Work Accidents Occupational Health and Safety, p. 102-126.
6 Legal Consequences of Work Accidents Occupational Health and Safety Law, p. 195-226.
7 Midterm The questions prepared by the course instructor.
8 Concept of Occupational Disease Occupational Health and Safety, p. 112-130.
9 History of Occupational Diseases Occupational Health and Safety, p. 135-148.
10 Occupational Diseases in Turkey and in the World Work Safety, p. 135-152.
11 Risks and Prevention Methods for Occupational Diseases Occupational Health and Safety, p. 121-143.
12 Classification of Occupational Diseases Occupational Health and Safety, p. 155-174.
13 Legal Consequences of Occupational Diseases Occupational Health and Safety Law, p. 210-222.
14 Occupational Accident and Occupational Disease Analysis with Examples from Turkey and the World-1 Occupational Health and Safety, p. 224-245.
15 Occupational Accident and Occupational Disease Analysis with Examples from Turkey and the World-2 Occupational Health and Safety, p. 224-245.
16 Final Exam The questions prepared by the course instructor.

Sources

Course Book 1. Nazmi Bilir, İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği, Güneş Tıp Kitapevleri, İstanbul, 2016.
2. Haluk Hadi Sümer, İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği Hukuku, Seçkin Yayıncılık, İstanbul, 2017.
3. Hakan Erdoğan, İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği Konu Anlatım Kitabı, İstanbul, 2019.
4. Abdulvahap Yiğit, İş Güvenliği, Alfa Aktüel, Bursa, 2015.
5. İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği, Detay Yayıncılık, Şahingöz&Şık, İstanbul, 2015.
6. Teoman Akpınar, İş Sağlığı ve İş Güvenliği, Ekin Basın Yayın, Bursa, 2013. Çalışma ve Sosyal Güvenlik Bakanlığı, Meslek Hastalıkları ve İş İle İlgili Hastalıklar Tanı Rehberi.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 50
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 2 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Adequate knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences and the subjects specific to engineering disciplines; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems.
2 The ability to define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; the ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3 The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions in such a way as to meet the specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4 The ability to select, and use modern techniques and tools needed to analyze and solve complex problems encountered in engineering practices; the ability to use information technologies effectively.
5 The ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, gather data, and analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or research areas specific to engineering disciplines.
6 The ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; the ability to work individually.
7 Effective oral and written communication skills; The knowledge of, at least, one foreign language; the ability to write a report properly, understand previously written reports, prepare design and manufacturing reports, deliver influential presentations, give unequivocal instructions, and carry out the instructions properly.
8 Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and adapt and excel oneself continuously.
9 Acting in conformity with the ethical principles; professional and ethical responsibility and knowledge of the standards employed in engineering applications.
10 Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development.
11 Knowledge of the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety issues, and knowledge of the contemporary issues in engineering areas; awareness of the possible legal consequences of engineering practices.
12 Ability to work in the fields of both thermal and mechanical systems including the design and production steps of these systems.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 4 4
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 6 6
Total Workload 100