Information Package / Course Catalogue
Safe Agriculture in Greenhouses
Course Code: AST227
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: Students are required, as part of the course "İMEU201 – Workplace Vocational Training" (30 ECTS) offered in the fourth semester, to undertake and successfully complete workplace vocational training for a minimum of 70 working days at enterprises designated in accordance with the provisions of the Aydın Adnan Menderes University Directive on Workplace Vocational Training.
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The greenhouse sector needs to be analyzed within the social state understanding and needs proactive approaches with risk perception due to its unique working conditions, the possibility of encountering sector-specific chemical, physical, hygienic and ergonomic risks and hazards, and different employee characteristics.

Course Content

Information is given on safety culture in the greenhouse sector, risk assessment, employee participation, correct use of personal protective equipment, selection of appropriate and safe machinery, health surveillance, workplace order and safety, management of confined spaces, integrated management of chemicals and occupational accidents and occupational diseases in the sector.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows the relevant legislation well
2.Ensures work-related health and safety of employees
3.Prevention of occupational risks, taking all kinds of measures including training and information, organization, providing the necessary tools and equipment, making health and safety measures suitable for changing conditions and improving the current situation
4.Ensures that technical maintenance and controls are carried out before the equipment is put into use and periodically
5.Defines all hazards and risks related to occupational health and safety
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Lecturer notes
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Law No. 6331 and related regulations
Week 2 - Theoretical
Occupational Health and Safety in Turkish and World Agriculture
Week 3 - Theoretical
Sources of Hazard and Risk in Greenhouse
Week 4 - Theoretical
Ergonomic Risks and Prevention Methods in greenhouse (Manual Working Guidelines, Guidelines for using hand tools, Bending etc. movement styles)
Week 5 - Theoretical
Working with Machines and Tools in the Greenhouse (Dangerous areas in machines, Safe stopping, what to do before starting)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Working with Machines and Tools in the Greenhouse (Dangerous areas in machines, Safe stopping, what to do before starting)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Greenhouse Occupational Diseases and prevention methods
Week 8 - Theoretical
Chemical Use in Greenhouse (Storage, Transportation, Preparation)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Chemical Use in Greenhouse (Storage, Transportation, Preparation)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Chemical Use in Greenhouse (Storage, Transportation, Preparation)
Week 11 - Theoretical
Hazards and Risks in Greenhouse Crop Production
Week 12 - Theoretical
Safe Transportation
Week 13 - Theoretical
Zero Waste Management in the Greenhouse
Week 14 - Theoretical
Work accidents in greenhouse
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%10
Quiz1%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment1404
Quiz1718
Midterm Examination116117
Final Examination117118
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
PÇ-16
OÇ-1
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026