A first in Üsküdar: Erasmus+ BIP program successfully completed in OHS field

Üsküdar University Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Occupational Health and Safety, hosted an international program as part of the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP), marking a significant first in the field of Occupational Health and Safety. The program, which is the first Erasmus+ BIP carried out in the OHS field in Turkey, offered participants a versatile learning experience by combining theoretical education with field applications. During the 9-day training program, participants had the opportunity to gain knowledge in areas such as machine safety, process safety, risk analysis, and safety culture within the field of occupational health and safety.

The first Erasmus+ BIP project carried out in Üsküdar…

The program, implemented under the coordination of Asst. Prof. Sertaç Temur from the Department of Occupational Health and Safety, was the first Erasmus+ BIP program to be held at Üsküdar University. It also stood out as the first Erasmus+ BIP project organized in the field of Occupational Health and Safety across Turkey.

Multifaceted education with international cooperation

While the project process was carried out with the contributions of Research Asst. Ender Sezen from the Department of Occupational Health and Safety and the Erasmus Office Coordination, the program, with students from different countries participating within the framework of international cooperation, offered an interdisciplinary and multicultural learning environment.

In the online sessions held before the program, team building, determination of safety values, and preparatory work for the program content were carried out with the participants.

Strong infrastructure established with theoretical education

In the face-to-face sessions of the program, topics such as machine safety, process safety analyses, and safety culture were addressed within the technical program, establishing a theoretical foundation for field studies.

In the morning session of the first day, machine safety was discussed in detail by Safety Consultant Erkam Güzel from OMRON company. 

Project team met with Prof. Nazife Güngör

Later, the students and the project team met with Üsküdar University Rector Prof. Nazife Güngör. 

The program, held in the Central Campus Senate Hall, was attended by Asst. Prof. Nuri Bingöl, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Asst. Prof. Rüştü Uçan, Head of the Department of Occupational Health and Safety, Asst. Prof. Sertaç Temur, and Research Asst. Ender Sezen.

Meeting with the project team, Güngör made evaluations about cultural-academic relations and the importance of the program.

Additionally, within the scope of the program, training on advanced process safety methods such as HAZOP and LOPA was provided by Efari Bahçevan, Chairman of the Board of SEYİR Akademi.

Knowledge reinforced with field applications

On the second day of the program, during a technical visit to Assan Alüminyum's production facility in Gebze Dilovası as part of field applications, machine safety, LOTO applications, and machine guards were examined on-site with the contributions of OHS-E Manager Cengiz Kayışkan.

Subsequently, during a visit to the CST Kimya factory, process safety practices, HAZOP analyses, and risk assessment processes were observed on-site. Participants had the opportunity to receive practical training under the guidance of industry representatives, especially Erkam Güzel and Efari Bahçevan.

On the third, fourth, and fifth days of the program, students carried out project development work in international teams, based on the data obtained from field visits.

Presented their project assignment at the closing program

On the last day of the program, participants presented their project assignments prepared using machine safety risk assessment and SEYİR Akademi HAZOP Risk Analysis Software. 

The closing program, held in the Çarşı Campus Salacak Meeting Hall, was attended by Prof. İsmail Barış, Rector's Advisor, Prof. Arif Aktuğ Ertekin, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Asst. Prof. Nuri Bingöl, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Asst. Prof. Rüştü Uçan, Head of the Department of Occupational Health and Safety, Asst. Prof. Sertaç Temur, Instructor Mustafa Cüneyt Gezen, and Research Asst. Ender Sezen.

After the presentation of thank-you certificates to the project team, the program concluded with a group photo session. 

9-day intensive training program completed

Throughout the 9-day training program, which included 3 days online and 6 days face-to-face, participants gained a comprehensive learning experience by receiving both theoretical and practical training in areas such as machine safety, process safety, risk analysis, and safety culture in the field of occupational health and safety.

At the end of the program, an online feedback session was also held where participants shared their experiences and learning outcomes were evaluated.

Internationalization goal strengthened

Üsküdar University continues to strengthen its international academic collaborations and provide its students with practical, multicultural educational environments through such projects carried out within the scope of Erasmus+ programs.