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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84011113 | Ergonomic Risk Assessment | 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, vaka analizleri, antropometrik ölçüm uygulamaları, ergonomik iş analizi yöntemlerinin (REBA, OWAS, NIOSH) saha uygulamaları ve bilgisayar destekli simülasyonlar ile yürütülür. Grup çalışmaları ve proje temelli ödevlerle öğrencilerin pratik becerileri geliştirilir. |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Prof. Murat DARÇIN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prof. Murat DARÇIN | A-306 | [email protected] | 7907 | Monday 16:00 |
Course Content
Concept, importance, and historical development of ergonomics; human capacity and limitations; ergonomic evaluation of work and workplace; anthropometry for ergonomic applications; biomechanical characteristics of human body movements; principles and applications of ergonomic job analysis; analytical methods used for ergonomics-based workplace design evaluation; widely used ergonomic assessment techniques (REBA, OWAS, and NIOSH) and their applications.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the concept and historical development of ergonomics, to teach the evaluation of work and workplace from an ergonomic perspective considering human capacity and limitations, and to provide practical skills in applying ergonomic risk assessment methods.
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 | Concept of psychosocial risks: definitions, historical development, theoretical approaches |
| 2 | Psychosocial risk factors at the workplace: workload, working time, wage, role conflicts, organizational structure |
| 3 | Individual-level assessments: surveys, scales, observation, and biopsychosocial evaluations |
| 4 | High-risk occupations: healthcare, agriculture, education, call centers, industry |
| 5 | Concept of stress: models, work-related stress, and burnout syndrome |
| 6 | Protecting employees'mental and physical health: occupational health psychology perspective |
| 7 | Teamwork, leadership, the role of occupational/organizational psychologists, and organizational support mechanisms |
| 8 | Harassment, discrimination, bullying, and psychological violence in the workplace |
| 9 | Working environment, ergonomics, managerial factors, unionization, and social support services (nursery, care facilities) |
| 10 | Special groups: pregnant, breastfeeding, young workers, older employees, and workers with disabilities |
| 11 | Control of psychosocial risks: management strategies, policy development, ISO 45003 standard |
| 12 | Psychosocial risk management methodology: identification, assessment, prevention, and monitoring |
| 13 | Case studies: national and international examples, survey applications, role-playing exercises |
| 14 | Student presentations, project reports, and overall evaluation |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Bridger, R. (2017). Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics (4th ed.). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781351228442 |
| Kroemer Elbert, K., Kroemer, H. B., & Kroemer Hoffman, A. D. (2018). Ergonomics: How to design for ease and efficiency (3rd ed.). Academic Press. | |
| World Health Organization & International Labour Organization. (2022). Mental health at work: Policy brief. Geneva: World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/ | |
| Darçın, M. (2019). İş yerinde psikososyal risk faktörleri. PA Paradigma Akademi Yayınları. | |
| Darçın, E. S., & Darçın, M. (Ed.) (2023). İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği (1. basım). Paradigma Akademi Yayınları. ISBN 978-625657-906-4 |
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 | 5 | 5 |
| O17 | Examines risk factors and develops prevention and control strategies. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 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 | 5 | 5 |