OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH and SAFETY II

AIM

This course aims to provide participants with a comprehensive knowledge of workplace safety hazards and equip them with the skills and strategies needed to prevent and mitigate these hazards. By combining theoretical understanding with practical applications, participants will be prepared to establish and maintain a culture of safety in their workplaces. This course is designed to provide participants with in-depth knowledge of workplace hazards and the preventive measures to ensure a safe and secure working environment. Participants will learn to identify, assess, and mitigate various workplace risks and promote a culture of safety within their organizations.

CONTENT

This course contains; Orientation,Introduction,Safety Training and Education,Mechanical Hazards and Machine Safeguarding,Falling, Impact, Acceleration, Lifting, and Vision Hazards with Appropriate PPE,Hazards of Temperature Extremes,Pressure Hazards,Electrical Hazards,Fire Hazards and Life Safety - (1),Fire Hazards and Life Safety - (2),Noise and Vibration Hazards - (1),Noise and Vibration Hazards - (2),Industrial Hygiene and Confined Spaces - (1),Industrial Hygiene and Confined Spaces - (2).

1. 1

   Explain the significance of safety training and its contribution to hazard prevention.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Case Study Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

2. 2

   Describe the principles and techniques of machine safeguarding for injury prevention.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Case Study Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

3. 3

   Recognize and assess risks related to falling, impact, acceleration, lifting, and vision hazards.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Case Study Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

4. 4

   Implement strategies for managing temperature-related risks in the workplace.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Case Study Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

5. 5

   Outline safety measures and best practices for handling pressure-related risks.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Case Study Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

6. 6

   Demonstrate knowledge of safe electrical work practices.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Case Study Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

7. 7

   Explain the importance of life safety measures in the event of a fire.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Case Study Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

8. 8

   Understand the risks associated with confined spaces and the procedures for safe entry and work.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Case Study Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

WEEKLY PLAN

1. WEEK 1

   Orientation

   Preparation: Previewing Lecture Notes

2. WEEK 2

   Introduction

   Preparation: Previewing Lecture Notes

3. WEEK 3

   Safety Training and Education

   Preparation: Previewing Lecture Notes

4. WEEK 4

   Mechanical Hazards and Machine Safeguarding

   Preparation: Previewing Lecture Notes

5. WEEK 5

   Falling, Impact, Acceleration, Lifting, and Vision Hazards with Appropriate PPE

   Preparation: Previewing Lecture Notes

6. WEEK 6

   Hazards of Temperature Extremes

   Preparation: Previewing Lecture Notes

7. WEEK 7

   Pressure Hazards

   Preparation: Previewing Lecture Notes

8. WEEK 8

   Electrical Hazards

   Preparation: Previewing Lecture Notes

9. WEEK 9

   Fire Hazards and Life Safety - (1)

   Preparation: Previewing Lecture Notes

10. WEEK 10

    Fire Hazards and Life Safety - (2)

    Preparation: Previewing Lecture Notes

11. WEEK 11

    Noise and Vibration Hazards - (1)

    Preparation: Previewing Lecture Notes

12. WEEK 12

    Noise and Vibration Hazards - (2)

    Preparation: Previewing Lecture Notes

13. WEEK 13

    Industrial Hygiene and Confined Spaces - (1)

    Preparation: Previewing Lecture Notes

14. WEEK 14

    Industrial Hygiene and Confined Spaces - (2)

    Preparation: Previewing Lecture Notes

ASSESSMENT

• Rate of Midterm Exam to Success30%
• Rate of Final Exam to Success70%

WORKLOAD

READING

• Goetsch, D. L. (2015). Occupational safety and health for technologists. Pearson Education Limited. Lecture Notes.

TEACHING STAFF

• Assoc.Prof. Atakan MANGIRCOORDINATOR
• Assist.Prof. Işık Ateş KIRAL