LABORATORY SAFETY AND WORKPLACE ACCIDENTS EXPLAINED TO ENGINEERING STUDENTS
A training program was organized at Karabük University (KBÜ) to raise awareness of the students of the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences about occupational health and safety. In the trainings for the students of the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences at Karabük University, occupational accidents, occupational diseases, laboratory safety and what to do in emergencies were explained. The trainings held in the Hamit Çepni Conference Hall were carried out by KBÜ Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator Master Engineer Muhammed Furkan Altunpak, Deputy Coordinator Oğuzhan Aydın and Occupational Safety Specialist Seda Ada. Labor legislation, legal rights and responsibilities of employees, workplace cleanliness and order, and legal consequences of work accidents and occupational diseases were discussed in the training. Information was also given about the causes of occupational diseases, prevention methods and biological and psychosocial risk factors. The program focused on chemical, physical and ergonomic risks, manual lifting and carrying, fire and explosion hazards, safe use of work equipment, electrical risks and working with screened vehicles. Students were also informed about safety and health signs, correct use of personal protective equipment, evacuation and rescue practices in emergency situations and first aid. Particularly before laboratory work, attention was paid to the importance of knowing and applying occupational health and safety rules. The aim of the training was to help students recognize the risks in their work environments and gain safe working habits.
LABORATORY SAFETY AND WORKPLACE ACCIDENTS EXPLAINED TO ENGINEERING STUDENTS
