LOGISTICS (TURKISH) | |||||
Associate | TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 | QF-EHEA: Short Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 5 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
INE4107 | Work Safety | Spring |
3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
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Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Associate (Short Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
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Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | This course focuses on workplace safety, health, and inspection. Throughout this course students learn what workplace safety is, why it is important and how it affects a business. Common areas of workplace safety are discussed, including office safety, workplace hazards, and other areas. Additionally, students learn preventative measures to help create a safer work environment which will benefit everyone. Other topics covered are mental health issues, workplace violence, health and wellness initiatives. Students also learn the ins and outs of conducting a routine inspection, filing reports, and the importance of creating a workplace safety committee. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; I. Describe workplace safety, health and inspection. II. Define office safety. III. Recognize workplace hazards and safety issues. IV. Describe proper workplace health. V. Define preventative measures. VI. Summarize outdoor workplace safety. VII. Describe company vehicle safety. VIII. Summarize mental health in the workplace. IX. Define corporate health and wellness initiatives. X. Describe routine inspection practices. XI. Summarize accident reporting and investigation. XII. Describe creating a workplace safety committee. |
1st Week: An Introduction to Workplace Safety, Health and Inspection 2nd Week: Office Safety 3rd Week: Workplace Hazards 4th Week: Other Workplace Safety Issues 5th Week: Workplace Health 6th Week: Preventative Measures 7th Week: Midterm 8th Week: Outdoor Workplace Safety 9th Week: Company Vehicle Safety 10th Week: Mental Health in the Workplace 11th Week: Corporate Health and Wellness Initiatives 12th Week: Routine Inspection Practices 13th Week: Accident Reporting and Investigation 14th Week: Creating a Workplace Safety Committee |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | An Introduction to Workplace Safety, Health and Inspection | |
2) | Office Safety | |
3) | Workplace Hazards | |
4) | Other Workplace Safety Issues | |
5) | Workplace Health | |
6) | Preventative Measures | |
7) | Outdoor Workplace Safety | |
8) | Outdoor Workplace Safety II | |
9) | Mental Health in the Workplace | |
9) | Company Vehicle Safety | |
11) | Corporate Health and Wellness Initiatives | |
12) | Routine Inspection Practices | |
13) | Accident Reporting and Investigation | |
14) | Creating a Workplace Safety Committee |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Textbook: Workplace Safety: A Guide for Small and Midsized Companies [Hardcover]; by Don Hopwood, Steve Thompson 1/E, Wiley, 2006. ISBN-10: 0782136044 | ISBN-13: 978- 0782136043 |
References: | None |
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 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 43 |
Midterms | 14 | 34 |
Final | 2 | 19 |
Total Workload | 138 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To have knowledge about logistics operations and the basic legislation | |
2) | To have knowledge about the politics, corporations and the developments in logistics. | |
3) | To have knowledge about the economical life and the basic features of the enterprises that take place in logistics sector. | |
4) | To have knowledge about the documents that are used in logistics and how to prepare them. | |
5) | To have knowledge about the new marketing and sales techniques and the principles of opening to new markets. | |
6) | To have knowledge and consciousness about the job security, worker health and environment protection in logistics sector. | |
7) | To have knowledge and consciousness about the basic legal attainments, social responsibility, ethics and social security rights in logistics. | |
8) | To be involved in communication network in logistics sector and follow the developments. | 2 |
9) | To have the ability to comment and evaluate the classical and current theories by taking into account the developments in logistics and supply chain areas. | |
10) | To have the basic knowledge about foreign trade and customs legislation. | |
11) | To have knowledge about relationship between foreign trade and logistics management. | |
12) | To have basic knowledge in at least one foreign language. | |
13) | He/she can use information and communication tecnologies that necessary for their area, follows technological change and applies new technologies to business system. |