Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
2BNS 144Occupational Health and Safety2+0+02227.10.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program Banking and Insurance
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course aims to enable students to determine the causes of work accidents and occupational diseases, to determine safety measures in the workplace by acquiring knowledge and skills for protection from work accidents and occupational diseases, to learn about occupational health and safety legislation and to evaluate them with practices in the workplace.
Course Content This course covers the basic concepts and historical development concepts about occupational health and safety; the duties, powers and responsibilities of the occupational physician and occupational safety specialist in the workplace; risk, danger, primary, secondary, tertiary protection concepts; physical, chemical, biological and psychosocial risks; It includes occupational health and safety legislation at workplaces and practices in the workplace.
Course Methods and Techniques Lectures, question-and-answer sessions, case studies, assignments, and examinations.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers None
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources 6331 sayılı İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği Kanunu ve ilgili yönetmelikler.
Çalışma ve Sosyal Güvenlik Bakanlığı, İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği Genel Müdürlüğü yayınları (www.csgb.gov.tr).
Course Notes Lecture notes and presentations on the fundamental concepts of occupational health and safety, workplace accidents and occupational diseases, occupational health and safety legislation, employer and employee responsibilities, risk assessment, sources of hazards, and preventive measures will be provided to students. The course will cover the creation of safe working environments, the use of personal protective equipment, emergency management, fire safety, and practices aimed at preventing workplace accidents. Students are encouraged to regularly review the course materials and stay informed about current legislation. Case studies and practical examples from workplaces will be used to support the learning process.

Course Category
Engineering %10
Social Sciences %20
Science %10
Health %20
Field %40

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 1 14
Mid-terms 1 8 8
Final examination 1 10 10
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 2 60

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Bilgi 
1 Explains the fundamental concepts and historical development of occupational health and safety.
2 Explains occupational health and safety legislation and the rights and obligations of employers and employees.
3 Identifies the causes of occupational accidents and diseases and the methods for preventing them.
Beceri 
4 Identifies hazards, conducts basic risk assessments, and recommends preventive measures.
5 Applies appropriate practices related to office ergonomics, fire safety, emergencies, and first aid.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Basic Concepts and Historical Development of Occupational Health and Safety Reading
2 Occupational Health and Safety Law No. 6331 and Related Regulations The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
3 Rights and Obligations of Employers and Employees The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
4 Occupational Accidents: Definition, Causes and Reporting The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
5 Occupational Diseases and Protection of Employee Health The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
6 Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
7 Risk Assessment Methods and Examples The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
8 MIDTERM EXAM
9 Preventive Measures and Personal Protective Equipment The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
10 Ergonomics in the Office Environment The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
11 Fire Safety and Firefighting The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
12 Emergency Planning and Evacuation The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
13 Basic Principles of First Aid The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
14 OHS Applications through Case Studies The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
15 General Review The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
16 Final Exam Week

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14
All 5 2 1 1
In1
In2
In3
Sk4
Sk5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant