OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
- Course
- OCHS356 - OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
- Department
- Occupational Health and Safety - Turkish - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- Turkish
- Credit
- 2
- ECTS
- 4
- T+P+L
- 2 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
Course Description
In the course content of Occupational Health and Safety, information will be given about the definition of Occupational Health and Safety, its purpose, the historical development of its concepts and rules, the concepts of danger and risk, and the explanation of the measures that can be taken to reduce risks, and the international institutions operating in the field of occupational health and safety. Within the scope of the course, priority will be given to explaining the precautions to be taken against the occupational health and safety hazards and risks that the first and emergency aid providers, public relations officers, journalists, reporters, and correspondents who carry the task out the workplace and away from the workplace, while working in uncertain and unclear conditions during distance working
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
No evaluation items have been defined.
Course outcomes
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- 02 -
- 03 -
- 04 -
- 05 -
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Course overview,definitions oF OHS, basic concepts |
| Week 2 | Historical development of OHS |
| Week 3 | Concept of safety,philosophy of safety,accident causative factors, |
| Week 4 | Accident causes and preventions,factors impending safety |
| Week 5 | Hazards & risk managements, assessment and control techniques |
| Week 6 | Ergonomics |
| Week 7 | Midterm Exam |
| Week 8 | Physical hazards (vibration ,noise,radiation,temperature,fire,explosion) |
| Week 9 | Personal protective equipments |
| Week 10 | Fire phenomena,classification of fire and extinguisher,fire prevention and protection system |
| Week 11 | Common hazards in the office workplace |
| Week 12 | Stress and mental health at workplaceWorkplace that may affect mental health (Harassment,violence,bullying and mobbing) |
| Week 13 | Health and safety when working with computers |
| Week 14 | Psychosocial risk factors in in the workplace |
| Week 15 | Final exam |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 The Occupational Environment - Its Evaluation, Control, and Management. D.H. Anna, Editor.AIHA, Fairfax, Virginia, 2011
- 02 Accident Prevention Manual: Administration and Programs. 12th Edition. P. Hagan, Editor. National Safety Council, 2001. ISBN 0-87912-212-9.
Learning Outcomes
- L01 Explain the occupational health and safety ,hazardous and risk SOLO 4
- L02 Explain the main princples of OHS SOLO 4
- L03 Descibes Occupational accidents SOLO 3
- L04 Examines Contrats of ILO SOLO 4
- L05 Discuss the occupational diseas and incidents SOLO 5
Program Outcomes
- P01 1. Applies foundational nursing knowledge to meet individual, family, and community health needs by providing person-centred care that respects dignity, autonomy, privacy, and informed consent.
- P02 2. Applies professional standards and quality management principles by using risk assessment, incident/near-miss reporting, audit/feedback, and continuous improvement to strengthen patient safety.
- P03 3. Integrates theoretical and practical knowledge to deliver holistic preventive, curative, and rehabilitative nursing care by demonstrating therapeutic communication, empathy, and culturally safe practice.
- P04 4. Delivers evidence-based, high-quality care using health information and communication technologies by documenting accurately, protecting confidentiality/data security, and using clinical technologies safely and appropriately.
- P05 5. Identifies, analyses, and addresses healthcare problems by formulating clinical questions, searching and appraising evidence, applying findings to practice, and evaluating outcomes using a systematic, research-informed approach.
- P06 6. Manages nursing care by prioritising, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions; escalating concerns appropriately; and demonstrating accountability through accurate documentation and responsible delegation/supervision.
- P07 7. Collaborates effectively within interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary teams by sharing timely information, respecting roles, engaging in constructive conflict management, and contributing actively to shared decision-making.
- P08 8. Maintains lifelong learning by setting professional development goals, seeking and using feedback, engaging in reflective practice/portfolio work, and updating practice according to current scientific and technological developments.
- P09 9. Plans and implements community-oriented projects and health promotion activities by using population data, collaborating with stakeholders, advocating for equitable health, and evaluating the impact of initiatives on community/public health.
- P10 10. Upholds ethical principles by maintaining confidentiality, obtaining informed consent, ensuring fairness/non-discrimination, managing professional boundaries, and reporting unethical or unsafe practices according to regulations.
- P11 11. Contributes to quality and professional development processes by participating in institutional quality activities , supporting in-field/out-of-field education through mentoring/teaching, and representing the nursing profession appropriately at national and international levels.
- P12 12. Communicates professionally in at least one foreign language to access and use international evidence, collaborate with global peers, and provide safe, respectful communication for diverse populations.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | P11 | P12 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L04 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L05 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |