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Occupational Health and Safety (Master) (without Thesis)

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Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: ISG5009
Course Name: Occupational Health and Safety in Electrical Works
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
6
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Master TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Prof. Dr. FAHRİ ERENEL
Course Lecturer(s): Prof.Dr. Fahri Erenel
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To give information to the student about basic electricity. In addition, it is to give information about basic electrical materials, their work and use. It is to provide information about the operation of basic electrical equipment and to enable students to take safety precautions regarding the situations they may encounter or to evaluate the adequacy of the measures taken.
Course Content: Information about electricity and voltage levels, general structure of energy distribution faults, distribution tables, general information about insurance, socket and switch groups, general structure of electric lamps, security measures in electrical installations, definition of lightning, fire alarm systems and occupational safety are discussed.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Understanding Electrical Risk Factors
2) Recognizing the danger and making risk analysis in electrical works
3) Classifies the controls required in terms of health and safety,
4) Explains the precautions to be taken in electrical works

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Information about the Course Processing, Determination of Readiness Status, The place and importance of electricity in Occupational Health and Safety Not Required
2) Basic concepts of electricity (Electrical quantities, electrical charges, voltage, resistance, capacitor, inductor,....) Not Required
3) Electric current Direct Current Alternating Current Not Required
4) The effects of electric current on the human body, the factors determining the effects of electricity Skin • Musculoskeletal system • Nervous system • Heart • Lung system • Gastrointestinal system Not Required
5) Precautions to be taken during electrical work Insulation of the Focused Place • Protective Insulation • Wearing Insulated Clothing • Using Small Voltage • Zeroing • Grounding • Leakage Relay • Static Electricity • Lightning Strikes Protection Methods Not Required
6) Precautions to be taken during electrical work Insulation of the Focused Place • Protective Insulation • Wearing Insulated Clothing • Using Small Voltage • Zeroing • Grounding • Leakage Relay • Static Electricity • Lightning Strikes Protection Methods Not Required
7) Safety in electrical indoor facilities • Lighting Facilities • Connections of Electrical Machines • Live Sections • Fuses • Distribution Tables • Transformers and Capacitors • Accumulator Facilities • Household Appliances • Portable Conductors • Safety in Electric Welding Machines • Poles • Construction Sites Not Required
8) Safety in electrical indoor facilities • Lighting Facilities • Connections of Electrical Machines • Live Sections • Fuses • Distribution Tables • Transformers and Capacitors • Accumulator Facilities • Household Appliances • Portable Conductors • Safety in Electric Welding Machines • Poles • Construction Sites Not Required
9) Mıdterm The subjects of the first 8 weeks should be studied.
10) Static Electricity, Lightning protection and grounding Electrostatic Discharge and Protection Ways of lightning protection Lightning protection systems Grounding Types Not Required
11) Measurement in electrical circuits (Power measurement, capacity measurement, inductance measurement, measurement and voltage transformers, breakers, disconnectors, Not Required
12) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) of electrical workers Not Required
13) OHS Maintenance types in electrical maintenance and repair works Maintenance scheme Program scheme Registration Equipment Inspection frequency Not Required
14) Related legislation and Analysis of Case Studies Not Required
15) Final Exam The subjects of the 14th week should be studied.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Elektrikle Çalışmalarda İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği,Mustafa Yağımlı,Hakan Tozan,2014,Beta Yayınları
References: Elektrik Kuvvetli Akım Tesisleri Yönetmeliği

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Being able to develop and deepen their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate level qualifications. 2 2 3 3
2) To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction that the field is related to. 2 2 2 2
3) Has the ability to transfer information about the field to employees and teammates. 2 2 1
4) To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction that the field is related to. 3 2 3 2
5) To be able to solve the problems encountered in the field by using research methods. 2 2 3 2
6) To be able to systematically convey the current developments in the field and their own studies to groups in and outside the field, in written, verbal and visual forms, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. 2 3 2 2
7) To be able to critically examine and develop social relations and the norms that guide these relations, and to take action to change them when necessary. 2 3 3 3
8) To be able to communicate orally and in writing using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level 3 2 2 2
9) To be able to use information and communication technologies at an advanced level along with computer software at the level required by the field. 2 2 2 2
10) To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of expertise and to direct their learning 1 2 2 2
11) Being able to independently carry out a work that requires expertise in the field. 2 2 2 2
12) To be able to develop new strategic approaches for the solution of complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility. 3 2 2 2
13) Ability to lead in environments that require solving problems related to the field 1 2 3 2
14) To be able to supervise and teach these values by observing social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. 2 3 2 2
15) To be able to develop strategy, policy and implementation plans on issues related to his field and to evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes. 2 2 2 2
16) To be able to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have internalized in their field in interdisciplinary studies. 2 2 3 3

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Being able to develop and deepen their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate level qualifications. 2
2) To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction that the field is related to. 1
3) Has the ability to transfer information about the field to employees and teammates. 3
4) To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction that the field is related to. 3
5) To be able to solve the problems encountered in the field by using research methods. 2
6) To be able to systematically convey the current developments in the field and their own studies to groups in and outside the field, in written, verbal and visual forms, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. 3
7) To be able to critically examine and develop social relations and the norms that guide these relations, and to take action to change them when necessary. 3
8) To be able to communicate orally and in writing using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level 2
9) To be able to use information and communication technologies at an advanced level along with computer software at the level required by the field. 3
10) To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of expertise and to direct their learning 2
11) Being able to independently carry out a work that requires expertise in the field. 2
12) To be able to develop new strategic approaches for the solution of complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility. 2
13) Ability to lead in environments that require solving problems related to the field 2
14) To be able to supervise and teach these values by observing social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. 3
15) To be able to develop strategy, policy and implementation plans on issues related to his field and to evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes. 3
16) To be able to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have internalized in their field in interdisciplinary studies. 3

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 0
Application 3 % 0
Quizzes 3 % 0
Homework Assignments 3 % 0
Presentation 3 % 0
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 16 48
Application 8 14
Study Hours Out of Class 16 34
Presentations / Seminar 6 6
Homework Assignments 4 9
Quizzes 5 5
Midterms 5 11
Final 3 13
Total Workload 140