Interdisciplinary Occupational Health and Safety
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Interdisciplinary Occupational Health and Safety
Course Details
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Interdisciplinary Occupational Health and Safety
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84011111 | Safety Engineering | 1 | Autumn | 1 | 3+0+0 | 7,5 | 7,5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Doktora (TQF-HE: Level 8 / QF-EHEA: Level 3 / EQF-LLL: Level 8) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Ders, teorik anlatımlar, örnek problem çözümü, vaka çalışmaları, ömür dağılımlarına dayalı hesaplamalar ve güvenilirlik analizi yazılımlarıyla uygulamalı çalışmalar şeklinde yürütülür. Öğrenciler grup çalışmaları ve projeler aracılığıyla farklı sistemlerin güvenilirlik değerlendirmelerini yapar. |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | YOK |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Murat ALKAN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
Quality and the relationship between quality and reliability; fundamental concepts and definitions of reliability engineering; reliability mathematics; integration of reliability and maintenance activities; basic reliability calculations; estimation and prediction; life distributions; reliability testing and planning; system reliability; forecasting for reliability; applications of reliability in production.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the concepts of safety engineering and reliability, develop their ability to analyze and improve system reliability, and teach methods to ensure system continuity by linking reliability with maintenance activities in production processes.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Can conduct advanced scientific research in occupational health and safety and contribute new knowledge to the literature. | 5 |
| P2 | Can analyze complex and unpredictable occupational health and safety problems and develop solutions. | 5 |
| P3 | Can collaborate with different disciplines to produce holistic solutions. | 5 |
| P4 | Demonstrates ethical and professional responsibility in occupational health and safety practices. | 5 |
| P5 | Can effectively present research findings and proposed solutions. | 5 |
| P6 | Can contribute to the development and implementation of occupational health and safety policies. | 5 |
| P7 | Can demonstrate leadership and management skills in occupational health and safety projects. | 5 |
| P8 | Can develop solutions in compliance with international occupational health and safety standards. | 5 |
| P9 | Engages in lifelong learning and personal development. | 5 |
| P10 | Contributes to occupational health and safety practices with a sense of social responsibility. | 5 |
| P11 | Can develop innovative and entrepreneurial solutions in occupational health and safety. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Analyzes the historical development and current approaches to ergonomics and psychosocial risks. | P.1.1 | |
| O2 | Analyzes the historical development and current approaches to ergonomics and psychosocial risks. | P.2.1 | |
| O3 | Analyzes the historical development and current approaches to ergonomics and psychosocial risks. | P.9.1 | |
| O4 | Evaluates work environments by considering human capacity and biomechanical characteristics. | P.2.2 | |
| O5 | Evaluates work environments by considering human capacity and biomechanical characteristics. | P.3.1 | |
| O6 | Designs new risk management models and produces scientific outputs through case studies and projects. | P.1.2 | |
| O7 | Applies and compares ergonomic and psychosocial risk analysis methods. | P.2.3 | |
| O8 | Examines risk factors and develops prevention and control strategies. | P.2.4 | |
| O9 | Examines risk factors and develops prevention and control strategies. | P.4.1 | |
| O10 | Designs new risk management models and produces scientific outputs through case studies and projects. | P.5.1 | |
| O11 | Applies and compares ergonomic and psychosocial risk analysis methods. | P.6.1 | |
| O12 | Designs new risk management models and produces scientific outputs through case studies and projects. | P.7.1 | |
| O13 | Evaluates work environments by considering human capacity and biomechanical characteristics. | P.8.1 | |
| O14 | Applies and compares ergonomic and psychosocial risk analysis methods. | P.8.2 | |
| O15 | Analyzes the historical development and current approaches to ergonomics and psychosocial risks. | P.9.1 | |
| O16 | Examines risk factors and develops prevention and control strategies. | P.10.2 | |
| O17 | Examines risk factors and develops prevention and control strategies. | P.11.1 | |
| O18 | Designs new risk management models and produces scientific outputs through case studies and projects. | P.11.2 | |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Safety Engineering and Basic Concepts |
| 2 | Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO 45001 |
| 3 | Risk Analysis Methods (HAZOP, FMEA, LOPA) |
| 4 | Hazard Identification and Accident Analysis Techniques |
| 5 | Human Factors and Ergonomics |
| 6 | Safety Culture and Leadership |
| 7 | Chemical, Physical, and Biological Hazards |
| 8 | Process Safety and Major Industrial Accidents |
| 9 | Machine Safety and Protective Systems |
| 10 | Occupational Hygiene and Measurement Techniques |
| 11 | Emergency Management and Crisis Planning |
| 12 | OHS Legislation and Legal Responsibilities |
| 13 | Digitalization, Industry 4.0, and AI Applications |
| 14 | Current Studies, Case Analyses, and Project Presentations |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Hughes, P., & Ferrett, E. (2020). Introduction to health and safety at work (6th ed.). Routledge. |
| Mannan, S. (Ed.). (2012). Lees' loss prevention in the process industries: Hazard identification, assessment and control (4th ed.). Butterworth-Heinemann. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | 1 | 50 (%) |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | - | - |
| Final Exam | 1 | 50 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 1 | 51 | 51 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 3 | 20 | 60 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 225 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 7,50 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 8 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 | P5 | P6 | P7 | P8 | P9 | P10 | P11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Analyzes the historical development and current approaches to ergonomics and psychosocial risks. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O2 | Designs new risk management models and produces scientific outputs through case studies and projects. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O3 | Analyzes the historical development and current approaches to ergonomics and psychosocial risks. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| O4 | Evaluates work environments by considering human capacity and biomechanical characteristics. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O5 | Applies and compares ergonomic and psychosocial risk analysis methods. | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O6 | Examines risk factors and develops prevention and control strategies. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O7 | Evaluates work environments by considering human capacity and biomechanical characteristics. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O8 | Examines risk factors and develops prevention and control strategies. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| O9 | Designs new risk management models and produces scientific outputs through case studies and projects. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O10 | Applies and compares ergonomic and psychosocial risk analysis methods. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O11 | Designs new risk management models and produces scientific outputs through case studies and projects. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O12 | Evaluates work environments by considering human capacity and biomechanical characteristics. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O13 | Applies and compares ergonomic and psychosocial risk analysis methods. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O14 | Analyzes the historical development and current approaches to ergonomics and psychosocial risks. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O15 | Analyzes the historical development and current approaches to ergonomics and psychosocial risks. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O16 | Examines risk factors and develops prevention and control strategies. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| O17 | Examines risk factors and develops prevention and control strategies. | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O18 | Designs new risk management models and produces scientific outputs through case studies and projects. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 |