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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (MASTER) (WITHOUT THESIS) (EVENING EDUCATION) (IN | |
| Code | İGT510 |
| Name | Chemical Risk Factors I |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MESUT BAŞIBÜYÜK |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to train individuals who can identify chemical risk factors in workplaces, analyze exposure routes, evaluate toxicological effects, and apply appropriate risk control methods.
Course Content
Classification of chemical risk factors, sources and routes of exposure in the workplace, toxicology and the effects of chemicals on human health, occupational exposure limit values, chemical risk assessment methods, risk control hierarchy, use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), ventilation and engineering controls, national and international occupational health and safety legislation, chemical accidents and emergency management.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
• Law No. 6331 on Occupational Health and Safety • Regulation on Health and Safety Measures in Working with Chemical Substances • European Union REACH and CLP Regulations • WHO, ILO, OSHA publications • Academic books and articles on toxicology and occupational hygiene
Notes
ILO Lecture Notes ILO Encyclopedia
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | It classifies chemical risk factors. |
| LO02 | Describes the sources and routes of chemical exposure in the workplace. |
| LO03 | Analyzes the basic concepts of toxicology and effects of chemicals on human health. |
| LO04 | Interprets occupational exposure limit values. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learns the legislation on occupational health and safety | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Know the sources of danger in workplaces, the hazards and define the danger. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learns risk assessment methods. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Prepare risk assessment tables and learn documentation procedure | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learn occupational diseases and ergonomic risk factors | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes the selection of personal protective equipment and equipment required to be ignored. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learns personal exposure and media measurement techniques | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To gain the basic occupational health and safety training | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learn the formation and responsibilities of occupational health and safety committees. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students will be able to prepare emergency action plans in workplaces. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learn the physical, chemical and biological risk factors in workplaces. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learns occupational health and safety management systems and gains the ability to make planning. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Chemical Risk Factors Basic Concepts | Compilation of Internet Legislation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Classification of chemical risks (toxic, corrosive, flammable, etc.) | Related topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Sources of chemical exposure in the workplace | Related topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Routes of exposure (respiratory, dermal, digestive) | Related topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Introduction to Toxicology | Related topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | The effects of chemicals on human health. | Related topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Occupational exposure limit values | Related topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Chemical risk assessment methods | Related topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Risk control hierarchy | Related topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Personal protective equipment (PPE) | Related topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Ventilation systems and engineering controls | Related topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | National and international legislation | Related topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Chemical accidents | Related topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Emergency management and general assessment. | Related topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 162 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,48 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||