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| Code | ME451 |
| Name | Occupational Health and Safety I |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MUSTAFA ATAKAN AKAR |
| Course Instructor |
Mustafa DAĞDELEN
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To learn the occupational health and safety rules and the importance of first aid and safety measures.
Course Content
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.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Lecture notes
Notes
1. Principles of Occupational Health&Hygiene, Tillman C, 2007, Allen&Unwin (ISBN 1 74175 058 X). 2. CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment: Occupational & Environmental Medicine, 5th ed., LaDou J, Harrison R. J., 2014, McGraw Hill Education-Lange (ISBN: 978-0-07-180816-3). 3. Introduction to Health and Safety at Work, 6th ed., Hughes P., Ferrett E., 2016, Nebosh (ISBN: 978-1-315-85789-3 (ebk)). 4. Oxford Handbook of Occupational Health, (2nd ed.), Smedley J., Dick F., Sadhra S., 2013, Oxford University Press (ISBN 978–0–19–965162–7).
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knowledge of engineering ethics and explanation of standard safety, health and security law |
| LO02 | To have knowledge of the basic rules and current regulations regarding occupational health and safety |
| LO03 | Çalışma hayatında en sık görülen meslek hastalıkları hakkında bilgi sahibi olunması |
| LO04 | To have basic information about the most common hazards that cause occupational disorder |
| LO05 | Application of the safety regulations |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, and topics specific to mechanical engineering; the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields to solve complex engineering problems. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems in the fields of mechanical engineering and technology; the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | 2 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements in mechanical engineering; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The ability to select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in mechanical engineering applications; the ability to effectively use information technologies. | 2 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret the results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to mechanical engineering. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The ability to work effectively in intra-disciplinary (mechanical engineering) and multidisciplinary teams; the ability to work individually. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; proficiency in at least one foreign language; the ability to write effective reports in mechanical engineering, understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and continuously renew oneself in the field of mechanical engineering. | 2 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Behaving in accordance with ethical principles, awareness of professional and ethical responsibilities in the field of mechanical engineering, and knowledge about the standards used in engineering practices. | 1 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management in the field of mechanical engineering; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge about sustainable development. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Awareness of the universal and societal dimensions of the impacts of mechanical engineering applications on health, environment, and safety, and knowledge about the contemporary issues in the field of mechanical engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of mechanical engineering solutions. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | Lecture notes and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | ENGINEERING ETHICS. LAWS AND REGULATIONS ABOUT OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY | Lecture notes and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | PHYSICAL HAZARDS : Noise, Vibration and Thermal Comfort and Related Occupational Disorders | Lecture notes and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | PHYSICAL HAZARDS : Pressure, Lighting and Radiation and Related Occupational Disorders | Lecture notes and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | OCCUPATIONAL MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS | Lecture notes and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | OCCUPATIONAL PULMONARY DISORDERS: Asthma, COPD, Silicosis, CWP, Asbestosis | Lecture notes and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | OCCUPATIONAL PULMONARY DISORDERS: Siderosis, Byssinosis, Welders' Lung, Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis, Aluminum Related Pulmonary Diseases | Lecture notes and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | OCCUPATIONAL PULMONARY DISORDERS: Toxic Respiratory Injuries, Cobalt (Co)-Related Lung Diseases, Berylliosis, Other Pneumoconioses, Chronic Bronchitis, Lung Cancer | Lecture notes and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | MOST COMMON OCCUPATIONAL CANCERS | Lecture notes and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISORDERS | Lecture notes and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS RELATED DISORDERS | Lecture notes and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | OCCUPATIONAL EYE DISORDERS | Lecture notes and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | AWARENESS OF SECURITY LAW AND ITS CONSEQUENCES | Lecture notes and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND CARDIOVASCULAR RISK CONCEPT. | Lecture notes and book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Lecture notes and book | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Lecture notes and book | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||