Information Package / Course Catalogue
Chemicals and Biological Risk Factors
Course Code: İSP209
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

Having information about harmful chemical risk factors in the workplace.

Course Content

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Production, transport, storage and control of chemicals Process control and detection equipment in the production of chemicals Name, labeling and classification of chemicals Carcinogenic, mutagenic and toxic substances Flammable, explosive, hazardous and harmful chemical substances To be used in explosion-proof documents and explosive atmospheres machinery and equipment Asbestos and other fibrous chemical substances Related legislation

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Nadir Savaş ÖTER
Learning Outcomes
1..
2..
3.Recognition and classification of chemicals in the workplace
4.Recognition of the main biological risk elements and gain the ability to take precautions
5.Knowledge of employee health protection
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to risk factors in working environment
Week 2 - Theoretical
Physical risk factors; Noise, Illumination
Week 3 - Theoretical
İyonize ve iyonize olmayan ışınlar, Basınç
Week 4 - Theoretical
Vibration, Thermal comfort
Week 5 - Theoretical
Vibration, Thermal comfort
Week 6 - Theoretical
Packing, naming and labeling of chemicals. Classification of dangerous chemicals and protection from danger
Week 7 - Theoretical
Health risks of chemicals; ways of entry into the body and its effects
Week 9 - Theoretical
Safety risks of chemicals; Classification of flammable, explosive, hazardous and harmful chemical substances, places where explosive atmospheres may occur
Week 10 - Theoretical
Storage and transport of chemical substances
Week 11 - Theoretical
Biological risk factors
Week 12 - Theoretical
Biological risk factors
Week 13 - Theoretical
Psychosocial risk factors
Week 14 - Theoretical
Psychosocial risk factors
Week 15 - Theoretical
Psychosocial risk factors
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory250375
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
OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026