CE775 CONSTRUCTION SAFETY MANAGEMENT 
    
       | Course Code: | 
       5620775 | 
    
    
       | METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 
       3(3-0) | 
    
    
       | ECTS Credit: | 
       8.0 | 
    
    
       | Department: | 
       Civil Engineering | 
    
    
       | Language of Instruction: | 
       English | 
    
    
       | Level of Study: | 
       Graduate | 
    
    
       | Course Coordinator: | 
       Prof.Dr. RÝFAT SÖNMEZ | 
    
    
       | Offered Semester: | 
       Fall or Spring Semesters. | 
    
Course Content
Construction safety and importance of safety in construction. Legal framework for safety. Turkish standards. Overview of safety program elements. Benefits of implementing a safety program. Role of safety professional. Proactive accident prevention. Human factors in construction safety. Claims due to accidents. Direct and indirect costs due to accidents.