General information about your department or program:

The Occupational Health and Safety Program aims to provide the necessary knowledge and skills to ensure a safe environment in the workplace.

Educational Content

Courses offered within the program:

• Occupational Health and Safety Fundamentals
• Risk assessment
• Fire Safety and Emergency Management
• Work Accidents and Probability Analysis
• Ergonomics and Health in the Workplace
• Legal Regulations and Practices

Departmental Program Outcomes: The knowledge, skills and competencies that students gain after graduation. These outcomes must be determined in line with the department's educational objectives and compatible with industry needs.

• Language/Type of Instruction: The program's language of instruction and type of instruction (e.g., formal education, distance education, evening education). Also, whether the program is for international students or offers bilingual education.
• Infrastructure Facilities: Technical and physical facilities offered by the department to students. Details about the infrastructure that supports education and research activities, such as laboratories, workshops, machinery and equipment.

• Course Contents / Course Catalog

Double Major Program: Allows students to earn a bachelor's degree in a field they are interested in, in addition to their primary field. In this program, students can complete courses in two different fields and earn a diploma in both fields.

​Minor Program: Allows students to take a certain number of courses in a field they are interested in, outside of their major. Students who complete the minor program are given an official certificate in that field; however, this does not mean a second undergraduate degree.​

• To access Double Major and Minor programs click.

Purpose / Objectives of the Department / Program:

This program provides students with:

• Teaching basic concepts in the field of occupational health and safety,
• Developing risk analysis and management skills,
• Ensuring that safety measures are implemented in various workplaces,
• It aims to provide skills such as competence in emergency management and first aid.

Current Status and Future of the Department / Program: 

​The current situation

1. Training Curriculum: Training is provided on basic theories, legislation, risk analysis, emergency management and safety practices related to occupational health and safety.
2. Practical Applications: Students gain real-world experience through fieldwork and internships, gaining practical knowledge of safety equipment and methods.
3. Use of Technology: Technological tools such as security software, monitoring systems and data analysis have an important place in education.

Future Perspective

1. Increasing Demand: The demand for occupational health and safety specialists is increasing in order to prevent work accidents and raise health standards.
2. Innovative Approaches: More innovative and effective methods in risk management are developing with the integration of technologies such as data analysis and artificial intelligence.
3. Continuous Education: Due to changes and new regulations in the field of occupational health and safety, it is important for experts to receive continuous education.

In this context, the Department of Property Protection and Security can further strengthen its occupational health and safety programs in the future by adapting to current developments. Innovations in education and practices will enable graduates to be more competitive in the labor market.

Occupations Under the Field: The field of occupational health and safety includes a number of occupations and specialties that are concerned with protecting the health and safety of employees. Some of these occupations include:

1. Occupational Health and Safety Specialist: Conducts risk analysis and develops measures to ensure the safety of work environments.
2. Occupational Safety Specialist: Identifies hazards in workplaces and develops strategies to minimize these hazards.
3. Occupational Health and Safety Trainer: Provides training to employees on occupational health and safety issues.
4. Environmental Engineer: Concerned with ensuring that work environments are environmentally friendly and managing environmental risks.
5. Emergency Management Specialist: Develops emergency plans and conducts drills in workplaces.
6. Ergonomist: Analyzes the physical environment and equipment to make working conditions healthier and more productive.
7. Occupational Physician: Monitors the health status of employees and provides health services at the workplace.
8. Occupational Health and Safety Manager: Responsible for the development and implementation of occupational health and safety policies.

These professions play a critical role in keeping employees safe and managing workplace risks. The field continues to grow due to the increasing demand for occupational safety and health. Graduates can advance their careers with internships, certification programs, and continuing education opportunities.

Career Opportunities

Students who graduate from the program can work in various positions in the public and private sectors such as occupational health and safety specialists, security managers, risk analysts. They may also have the opportunity to establish their own consulting firms.

It is a presentation prepared to introduce the basic features, educational opportunities and objectives of a department or program.

​Adres : Şehit Bülent Yurtseven Kampüsü,  Iğdır Vocational School Directorate

• ​Call Center : 444 9 447
  ​Telephone: +90 476 223 00 10 - 3405
  
•    Fax: +90 476 223 00 17 
  
• E-mail: myo@igdir.edu.tr

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