Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences · Architecture · Undergraduate
Course Objective
Understanding safety culture and learning its benefits to the business
To learn the basic principles of OHS
To learn the legal dimension of OHS
To learn basic prevention methods
To learn emergency and first aid requirements and requirements
To perceive risk factors and examine their effects on OHS
Course Content
Definition, Importance, and Purpose of Occupational Safety in the Architectural Profession; Fundamental Principles of Occupational Safety; Occupational Diseases; Occupational Hygiene; Working Environment; Ergonomics; Risk Factors; Personal Protective Equipment; and Legal Regulations
Required Resources
Course Notes
Recommended Resources
T.C. Kalkınma Bakanlığı. (2018). On Birinci Kalkınma Planı İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği Çalışma Grubu Raporu. Ankara
Yılmaz, F. ve Tan, O. Bir inşaat şantiyesinde iş kazalarının neden olduğu iş-günü kayıplarının işverene maaliyetinin belirlenmesi. International Journal of Economic and Administrative Studies. 2015; 7(14): 43-156.
Küçükoğlu, M. Mesleki ve teknik anadolu liselerinde mobilya ve iç mekân tasarımı bölümlerinde eğitim gören öğrencilerin iş sağlığı ve güvenliği bilincinin analizi: Kilis örneği. Hasan Kalyoncu Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Yüksek Lisans Tezi, Gaziantep, 2018
ILO (2016). İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği Profili Türkiye.
Explanations
- Midterm Examination: The date, time, and venue of the midterm examination will be announced by the Dean’s Office.
- Practical Exercises: Practical exercises will be carried out in accordance with the topics covered during the course. Submission deadlines for each exercise will be announced separately.
- Quizzes: Quizzes will be announced one week in advance, and the announcement will specify the course content to be covered.
- Final Submission: The final submission will consist of six practical applications completed throughout the semester. These applications must be integrated into the student's architectural design project developed within the concurrent Architectural Design Studio. For each application topic, students are required to prepare one A3 or B2 presentation board that explains both the theoretical framework of the application and its implementation within the architectural project. Final submissions must be submitted both digitally and in printed format.
- Final Assessment Policy: As the final assessment is based on a comprehensive project submission rather than a written examination, there is no make-up (resit) examination for this course.
Rules
Attendance: According to the University Regulations, students who fail to attend at least 70% of the total course hours will receive a grade of DZ (Absent) and will automatically fail the course.
Late Arrival: Students are expected not only to attend class but also to arrive on time. Please note that three late arrivals are considered equivalent to one full absence. A late arrival is defined as entering the classroom after attendance has been taken by the instructor and more than 10 minutes after the scheduled start of the class.
Seeking Assistance: Students are encouraged to ask questions during class or office hours and to seek assistance whenever necessary. Obtaining timely support is an important part of the learning process and is strongly recommended.
Academic Integrity: All coursework submitted for assessment must represent your own original work and effort. Acts of academic misconduct, including plagiarism and cheating, are subject to the University's Academic Integrity and Disciplinary Regulations and may result in disciplinary action and the corresponding sanctions.
Assessment Policy: The assessment methods and grading criteria specified in this syllabus are final. No additional assignments, examinations, or make-up assessments will be offered for the purpose of improving course grades.
Course Learning Outcomes
- İş güvenliği ve işçi sağlığı kavramı anlar ve uygulamasını öğrenir
- İş güvenliğinin yönetsel süreçlerdeki etkinliğini ve verimliliğini inceleme yeteneği kazanır
- İş sağlığı ve güvenliği kuralları ve yönetmelikler, İSG politikası, fiziksel risk etmenleri, hukuki sorumlulukları ve sonuçlarını anlar
- Derste edinilen kavramları günlük hayata uyarlayabilme becerisi kazanır
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Midterm | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Explanation of the Course Syllabus | |
| 2 | The Concept and Historical Development of Occupational Health and Safety – The Concept of Occupational Health and Safety; Objectives of Occupational Health and Safety; Historical Development of Occupational Health and Safety Worldwide; Historical Development of Occupational Health and Safety in Turkey | |
| 3 | Labor Law – Concepts under Law No. 4857 on Labor; Rights and Responsibilities of Employers; Provisions Regarding Working Hours; Rights and Responsibilities of Employees | |
| 4 | Occupational Health and Safety Legislation – Law No. 6331 on Occupational Health and Safety; Employer Obligations; Employee Obligations; Occupational Health and Safety Committee | |
| 5 | Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems – Quality Management System; Environmental Management System; Occupational Health and Safety Management System | |
| 6 | Risk Management and Assessment – Definitions of Hazard and Risk; Risk Assessment Regulation; Risk Assessment Methods | |
| 7 | Yangından Korunma ve Acil Durum Yönetimi -Yangın Çeşitleri -Yangın Söndürme Türleri -İşyerlerinde Acil Durumlar -Acil Durumlarda Alınacak Önlemler | |
| 8 | Ara Sınav | Ara Sınav |
| 9 | Occupational Health and Safety in Electrical Work – Hazards and Risks Associated with Electrical Work; Precautions to Be Taken in Electrical Work | |
| 10 | Occupational Accidents – Definition of Occupational Accidents; Causes of Occupational Accidents; Common Occupational Accidents; Work Permit System; Occupational Accident Statistics | |
| 11 | Occupational Diseases – Definition of Occupational Diseases; Causes of Occupational Diseases; Common Occupational Diseases; Occupational Disease Statistics | |
| 12 | Occupational Health and Safety Risk Factors – Physical Risk Factors; Chemical Risk Factors; Biological Risk Factors; Ergonomic Risk Factors; Psychosocial Risk Factors | |
| 13 | Occupational Health and Safety Risk Factors – Physical Risk Factors; Chemical Risk Factors; Biological Risk Factors; Ergonomic Risk Factors; Psychosocial Risk Factors | |
| 14 | Warning Signs and Personal Protective Equipment; Collective Protection Measures; Individual Protection Measures; Safety Signs; Personal Protective Equipment | |
| 15 | First Aid and Tobacco Products – Definition of First Aid; How to Administer First Aid; Harmful Effects of Tobacco Products | |
| 16 | Final Sınavı | Final Sınavı |


