Information
| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (PhD) (INTERDISCIPLINARY) | |
| Code | DIG010 |
| Name | Confined Space Works and Safety |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ÖZEN KILIÇ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to teach the determination of confined space and their permits and to teach possible occupational health and safety measures to be taken against the possible risks that may occur in confined space
Course Content
Definition of confined space. In confined space, ventilation, explosion and fire, lighting, operating system (preliminary permit, measurement, surveillance). Work equipment and protective systems to be used in confined space. OHS risks arising from the work done in closed areas and measures to be taken, Relevant legislation
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Have information about the definition of confined space |
| LO02 | Have information about the confined space works |
| LO03 | Have knowledge about the equipments used in confined space works |
| LO04 | Learn about the hazard and risks that may arise from confined space works |
| LO05 | Have knowledge about working permit to work in confined spaces |
| LO06 | Learn occupational health and safety measures to be taken according to the hazard and risks that may arise from confined spaces works |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gain the ability to use scientific methods to find solutions to a problem in Occupational Health and Safety. | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To gain a broad and deep understanding of scientific events in Occupational Health and Safety | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learns the methodology of obtaining scientific data in Occupational Health and Safety. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learn the necessary procedures and software for accurate and rapid hazard identification in workplaces | 2 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learns the necessary parameters for risk assessments | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learns and applies protection measures for occupational health and safety. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains the ability to apply to the work place in the field of Occupational Health and Safety in the field of R & D studies | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gain the ability to analyze root causes of work accidents | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learn to develop a new scientific method to control risk factors in workplaces | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To improve the protection effects of personal protective equipment required to protect workers in workplaces, learn material selection and necessary tests. | |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Contributes to the development of legal legislation. | |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learns the blimal strategies to increase employee safety in closed areas. | |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Make first aid and emergency action plans for workplaces. | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Contents of confined space and general information | Lecture notes and sources references indicated | |
| 2 | Identification of confined space and confined space examples | Lecture notes and sources references indicated | |
| 3 | Investigation of confined space hazards: Gas hazard | Lecture notes and sources references indicated | |
| 4 | Investigation of confined space hazards: Dust hazard | Lecture notes and sources references indicated | |
| 5 | Investigation of confined space hazards: Hazard of explosive atmospheres | Lecture notes and sources references indicated | |
| 6 | Occupational health and safety measures in confined space works | Lecture notes and sources references indicated | |
| 7 | Continuing occupational health and safety measures in confined space works | Lecture notes and sources references indicated | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lecture notes and sources references indicated | |
| 9 | Confined space entry permit | Lecture notes and sources references indicated | |
| 10 | Permit-required confined spaces | Lecture notes and sources references indicated | |
| 11 | Work equipment to be used in confined spaces | Lecture notes and sources references indicated | |
| 12 | Continuing work equipment to be used in confined spaces | Lecture notes and sources references indicated | |
| 13 | Examples of confined space: Silo operation | Lecture notes and sources references indicated | |
| 14 | Examples of confined space: Fuel tank operation | Lecture notes and sources references indicated | |
| 15 | Related legislation | Lecture notes and sources references indicated | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Lecture notes and sources references indicated | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Lecture notes and sources references indicated |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||