Information Package / Course Catalogue
Agricultural Safety
Course Code: BKR220
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The agriculture sector needs to be analysed in a social state approach and needs proactive approaches with a perception of risk, due to its unique working conditions, the possibility of facing industry-specific chemical, physical, hygienic and ergonomic risks and hazards, and the different characteristics of its employees.

Course Content

Safety accidents and occupational diseases in the sector can be largely prevented, especially in the agricultural sector, with the Safety culture, risk assessment, employee participation, correct use of personal protective equipment, appropriate and safe machine selection, health surveillance, workplace layout and safety, closed areas management, integrated management of chemicals. .

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Muammer ERDEN
Learning Outcomes
1.Good knowledge of relevant legislation
2.Provides employee health and safety
3.Prevention of occupational risks, training and taking all kinds of precautions, including giving information, making the organization to provide the necessary tools and equipment, to be adapted to the changing conditions of health and safety measures and makes efforts to improve the current situation
4.It provides technical maintenance and checks of the equipment before it is used.
5.Identifies all dangers and risks related to occupational health and safety
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Instructor lecture notes
2.Law No. 6331 and related regulations
3.Publications of the General Directorate of Occupational Health and Safety
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Law No. 6331 and related regulations
Week 2 - Theoretical
Occupational Health and Safety in Turkey and World Agriculture
Week 3 - Theoretical
Hazard and Risk Sources in Agriculture
Week 4 - Theoretical
Ergonomic Risks and Protection Methods (Manual Working Guidelines, Instructions for Using Hand Tools, Bending, Movement etc.)
Week 5 - Theoretical
Working with Machines and Tools (Dangerous areas in machines, Safe stop, things to do before starting)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Working with Machines and Tools (What to do Before Using the Machine, Using the Machine, Troubleshoot Problems)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Occupational Diseases and prevention methods
Week 8 - Theoretical
Zero Waste
Week 9 - Theoretical
Chemical Use in Agriculture (Storage, Transport, Preparation)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Chemical Use in Agriculture (Application, Spraying area, Health surveillance)
Week 11 - Theoretical
Personal Protective Equipment Used in Agriculture Sector
Week 12 - Theoretical
Hazards and Risks in Animal Production (Zoonoses)
Week 13 - Theoretical
Safe Transport Works
Week 14 - Theoretical
Work Accidents in Agriculture
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Final Examination1%100
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Final Examination121122
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
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
3
4
3
5
3
5
3
4
OÇ-2
3
4
3
3
3
5
3
4
OÇ-3
3
4
3
3
3
5
4
4
OÇ-4
3
4
3
3
3
5
4
4
OÇ-5
3
4
3
3
3
5
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026