ISM5290 Workplace SafetyBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT (TURKISH, NON-THESIS)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT (TURKISH, NON-THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ISM5290 Workplace Safety Fall 3 0 3 12
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor MEHMET HİLMİ YÜCEL
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course aims to give students an understanding of industrial safety. It follows a logical sequence of topics. Theories of accidents, regulations, hazard types and their prevention are explained. Course concludes with management of safety and health.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Understanding imprtance of safety
Appliynig necessary precautions for accident prevention
Proactively anticipating probable accidents
Analyzing and reporting accidents
Understanding effects of environmental conditions on accident causation

Course Content

Part 1Historical Perspective and Overview
1. Safety and Health Movement, Then and Now
2. Accidents and Their Effects
3. Theories of Accident Causation
5. Safety, Health, and Competition in the Global Marketplace
Part 2 Laws and Regulations
8. Accident Investigation and Reporting
9. Product Safety and Liability
Part 3The Human Element
10. Ergonomic Hazards: Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) and Cumulative Trauma Disorders
11. Stress and Safety
12. Safety and Health Training
Part 4Hazard Assessment, Prevention, and Control
14. Mechanical Hazards and Machine Safeguarding
15. Falling, Impact, Acceleration, Lifting, and Vision Hazards
16. Hazards of Temperature Extremes
18. Electrical Hazards
19. Fire Hazards and Life Safety
20. Industrial Hygiene and Confined Spaces
22. Noise and Vibration Hazards
23. Computers, Automation, and Robots
Part 5Management of Safety and Health
25. Preparing for Emergencies and Terrorism

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) 1. An introduction to workplace safety, health and inspection
2) 2. Office safety
3) 3. Workplace hazards
4) 4. Other workpalce safety issues
5) 5. Workplace health
6) 6. Preventive measures
7) 7. Midterm
8) 8. Outdoor workplace safety
9) 9. Company vehicle safety
10) 10. Mental health in the workplace
11) 11. Corporate health and wellness initiatives
12) 12. Routine inspection practices
13) 13. Accident reporting and investigation
14) 14. Creating a workplace safety committee

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Occupational Safety and Health for Technologists, Engineers, and Managers, 7/E
David L. Goetsch, University of West Florida and Oskaloosa-Walton
ISBN-10: 013700916X • ISBN-13: 9780137009169
©2011 • Prentice Hall • Cloth, 768 pp
Published 01/11/2010
References: -

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 40
Study Hours Out of Class 15 245
Midterms 1 2
Final 1 2
Total Workload 289

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Based on Bachelor level(First Cycle) qualifications, to develop and deepen knowledge to the proficiency level in the field of Supply Chain and Logistics Management.
2) To define and implement knowledge with scientific methods by using vague, limited or incomplete data; to use combination of interdisciplinary knowledge.
3) To design and implement analytic, model and experiment based research in the field of Supply Chain and Logistics Management, to analyze and interpret complex situations faced related to the field.
4) To identify and formulate Supply Chain and Logistics Management problems, to develop methods for the solutions, to implement innovative ways in the solutions.
5) To work effectively disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams, to lead this teams and to develop solution approaches in complex situations, to work individually and to take responsibility.
6) To evaluate, interpret and implement knowledge and skills acquired at proficiency level in Supply Chain and Logistics Management field with a critical approach.
7) To communicate current developments and studies, within the field or in other fields to both national and international groups, systematically and clearly using written and oral techniques.
8) To be able to use advanced information technology and communication technology with software knowledge to input and analyze data related with Supply Chain and Logistics Management.
9) To provide individuality and contribution to the studies of Supply Chain and Logistics Management field.
10) To audit the data gathering, interpretation, implementation and announcement stages in the Supply Chain and Logistics Management field by taking into consideration the cultural, scientific, and ethic values and to teach these values.
11) To have effective and efficient managerial skills