BDS101 Occupational Health And Safety

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 1. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
NUTRITION AND DIETETICS PR. (ENGLISH)
Code BDS101
Name Occupational Health And Safety
Term 2025-2026 Academic Year
Semester 1. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Belirsiz
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. Eda ADAL KARAKAYA
Course Instructor Doç. Dr. Eda ADAL KARAKAYA (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The aim is to help students learn what their responsibilities and authorities are as occupational safety specialists when they start working life, to create an occupational health and safety culture and awareness, and to recognize industrial hazards and risks.

Course Content

The concept and history of Occupational Health and Safetyinternational and national legislation, safety culture and safety climate, The relationship between human and public health and occupational health,basic and applied principles in occupational health and safety, workplace environment and risk groups among employees,risk assessment,occupational diseases and protection, workplace accidents and protection,ergonomics,health of healthcare workers, workplace health services, and the duties of the occupational health and safety committee.

Course Precondition

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Resources

Kıyak M. Sağlık Sektöründe İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği Riskleri. Okan Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2015

Notes

Lecture notes


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explains the concepts and history of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).
LO02 Defines OHS legislation and safety culture.
LO03 Lists the basic principles of OHS and occupational health practice principles.
LO04 Lists workplace risk factors.
LO05 Explains occupational diseases and prevention.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Belirsiz Effectively uses the basic and social sciences knowledge required by the dietetic profession in professional practice.
PLO02 Belirsiz Adopts the principles of protecting and improving individual and community health and acts in accordance with these principles throughout his/her professional life. 3
PLO03 Belirsiz Applies the professional knowledge acquired to increase the health level of society and improve the quality of life. 2
PLO04 Belirsiz Follows current developments in the field of nutrition and dietetics and integrates them into professional practice.
PLO05 Belirsiz Uses information technologies effectively to access accurate and reliable information in his/her field.
PLO06 Belirsiz By adopting a lifelong learning approach, he/she ensures continuous professional development 3
PLO07 Belirsiz Knows his/her duties, rights and responsibilities within the legal framework and acts in accordance with the principles of professional ethics.
PLO08 Belirsiz Uses the professional knowledge and skills acquired at national and international levels in accordance with the basic values and cultural differences of society. 2
PLO09 Belirsiz Knows nutrition and dietetics terminology in English and contributes to professional development by accessing international literature.
PLO10 Belirsiz Designs and conducts scientific research, projects and experiments related to his/her field.
PLO11 Belirsiz Works in collaboration with different disciplines in the field of professional practice. 4
PLO12 Belirsiz Develops and implements individualized professional approaches appropriate to the physiological, environmental, and socio-cultural needs of healthy or sick individuals.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to the Course Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Importance and Purpose of Occupational Health and Safety Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Basic Concepts and Legislation in Occupational Health and Safety Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Theories of Occupational Accident Occurrence Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Occupational Safety Organization Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Physical Risk Factors (Noise-Vibration) Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Physical Risk Factors (Thermal Comfort-Lighting-Radiation) Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Reading-Research Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Chemical Risk Factors 1 Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Chemical Risk Factors 2 Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Machine Guards Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Occupational Health and Safety Training Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Risk Assessment (Analysis-Measurement) Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Risk Assessment (Precautions) Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 General Assessment and Discussion Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Reading-Research Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Reading-Research 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

Update Time: 21.08.2025 03:21