MDS442 Occupational Health and Safety in Mining

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
MINING ENGINEERING PR.
Code MDS442
Name Occupational Health and Safety in Mining
Term 2026-2027 Academic Year
Semester 8. 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 Prof. Dr. ÖZEN KILIÇ
Course Instructor
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.


Course Goal / Objective

Teaching Occupational Safety Legislation, Mining Regulation, Methods of preventing occupational accidents, protection practices for the source of danger, protection practices for the environment and protection practices for the person and work accident crisis management

Course Content

Occupational Safety Legislation, Mining Regulation, Methods of preventing occupational accidents, Protection applications for the source of danger, protection applications for the environment and protection applications for the person, Work accident crisis management

Course Precondition

none

Resources

Lesson notes, books and other resources

Notes

Internet resources


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Defines and explains the general framework of occupational health and safety legislation.
LO02 Defines occupational health and safety culture, the importance of safety culture, and the concepts of accidents and work-related incidents.
LO03 Lists and explains the definitions related to occupational health and safety culture.
LO04 Evaluates occupational health and safety obligations within labor and social security legislation.
LO05 Evaluates the mining regulation related to occupational health and safety and explains its application examples.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal PÇ1. (a) Adequate knowledge of mathematics, basic sciences, and discipline-specific topics in Mining Engineering; PÇ1. (b) the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas for solving complex engineering problems.
PLO02 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı PÇ2. (a) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex problems in Mining Engineering; PÇ2. (b) ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
PLO03 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı PÇ3. (a) Ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specified requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; PÇ3. (b) ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı PÇ4. (a) Ability to select and use modern technical tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Mining Engineering applications; PÇ4. (b) ability to effectively use information technologies.
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı PÇ5. Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of problems specific to Mining Engineering.
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı PÇ6. (a) Ability to work effectively in disciplinary (Mining Engineering) and multidisciplinary teams; PÇ6. (b) ability to work individually.
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği PÇ7. (a) Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; PÇ7. (b) knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, and give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği PÇ8. Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and continuously improve oneself.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği PÇ9. Ability to act in accordance with the ethical principles of Mining Engineering; knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities and of the standards used in engineering practice.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği PÇ10. Knowledge of business-life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği PÇ11. Knowledge of the impacts of Mining Engineering practices on health, environment, and safety at universal and societal levels, as well as contemporary issues in engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of Mining Engineering solutions. 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Explaining the content of the course Lecture Notes, Books, and Other Resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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2 The birth and development of occupational health and safety law in the world and in our country Lecture Notes, Books, and Other Resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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3 The birth and development of mining law in the world and in our country Lecture Notes, Books, and Other Resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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4 National and international organizations and contracts Lecture Notes, Books, and Other Resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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5 Examination of the occupational health and safety law numbered 6331 and the occupational health and safety provisions of the labor law Lecture Notes, Books, and Other Resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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6 Examination of the occupational health and safety provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Law No. 6331 and related regulations Lecture Notes, Books, and Other Resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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7 Examination of the occupational health and safety provisions of the occupational health and safety law numbered 6331 and evaluation of the relevant regulations Lecture Notes, Books, and Other Resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Occupational health and safety regulation in mining workplaces Lecture Notes, Books, and Other Resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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10 Occupational health and safety regulations and open pit applications in mining workplaces Lecture Notes, Books, and Other Resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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11 Occupational health and safety regulations in mining workplaces and applications in open pits III Lecture Notes, Books, and Other Resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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12 Occupational health and safety regulations in mining workplaces and applications in open pits IV Lecture Notes, Books, and Other Resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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13 Occupational health and safety regulations in mining workplaces and applications in underground mines I Lecture Notes, Books, and Other Resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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14 Occupational health and safety regulations in mining workplaces and applications in underground mines II Lecture Notes, Books, and Other Resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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15 Occupational health and safety regulations in mining workplaces and applications in underground mines III Lecture Notes, Books, and Other Resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 1 14
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 5 5
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
Final Exam 1 15 15
Total Workload (Hour) 72
Total Workload / 25 (h) 2,88
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 05.05.2026 10:35