OHS511 FIELD STUDIES IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
| Course Code: | 8770511 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (0.00 - 3.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Occupational Health and Safety |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. ÇAĞLAR SINAYUÇ |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to equip students with practical experience in identifying, analyzing, and addressing occupational health and safety issues within selected engineering industries, including aerospace, chemical, petroleum and natural gas, and metallurgical and materials sectors. Through field studies, students will investigate real-world problems, apply analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective and feasible solutions, and communicate their findings through professional research reports.
Course Content
Field studies in selected aerospace, chemical, petroleum and natural gas, metallurgical and materials engineering industries. Consideration of a problem pertinent to the occupational health or safety issues of those industries. Analysis of the problem. Provision of sound solutions. Report writing in research format.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify and define occupational health and safety issues specific to aerospace, chemical, petroleum and natural gas, and metallurgical and materials engineering industries.
- Conduct field investigations to gather relevant data and insights related to selected industrial problems.
- Analyze complex industrial health and safety problems using appropriate engineering tools, methods, and standards.
- Propose practical and scientifically sound solutions to mitigate or eliminate identified health or safety risks.
- Demonstrate effective teamwork and communication skills during fieldwork and collaborative analysis.
- Prepare a comprehensive report in proper research format, articulating the problem, methodology, analysis, and proposed solutions.
- Present findings and recommendations clearly and professionally to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Knowledge and Application: Comprehends advanced theoretical knowledge in the field of occupational health and safety, effectively applies this knowledge in real working environments, and improves existing practices. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Research and Analysis: Identifies and analyzes problems in occupational health and safety using scientific research methods, develops evidence-based solutions, and shares research results in scientific environments. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Risk Assessment and Management: Conducts comprehensive risk assessments in working environments, applies risk control hierarchy, develops emergency response plans, and designs safety management systems. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Technology and Innovation: Follows contemporary technologies, integrates digital safety solutions, evaluates the safety dimensions of Industry 4.0 applications, and adapts technological innovations to safety practices. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Communication and Collaboration: Collaborates effectively with multidisciplinary teams, designs and implements safety training programs, establishes successful communication with stakeholders, and presents work on national and international platforms. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Ethics and Sustainability: Embraces professional ethical principles, develops sustainable safety practices, acts with awareness of social responsibility, and adopts the principle of lifelong learning. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution