The mission of the Department of Occupational Health and Safety at Hitit University is to train qualified and solution-oriented specialists who can analyze hazards and risks encountered in working life through scientific methods and contribute to the establishment of safe and healthy working environments. The department is committed to ethical values, national and international standards, and aims to cultivate experts who can lead improvements in occupational safety and health practices. Conducting research to prevent occupational accidents and diseases, organizing educational activities for the sector and society, and promoting the establishment of an occupational health and safety culture are among its fundamental duties.
The vision of the Department of Occupational Health and Safety is to become a nationally and internationally recognized academic unit that stands out with its innovative approaches, guides the sector through its scientific research, and contributes to the development of a safety culture in society. The department aims to create high added value for its students, stakeholders, and the community through education and research activities aligned with contemporary needs, supported by strong collaborations with industry.
The Department of Occupational Health and Safety at Hitit University adopts a policy based on the following principles:
To provide students with a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience,
To implement an educational curriculum aligned with current legislation, international standards, and technological advancements,
To enhance students’ problem-solving, risk assessment, and decision-making skills.
To encourage scientific research in the field of occupational health and safety,
To strengthen university–industry collaboration,
To take an active role in national and international projects,
To develop innovative methods and practices aimed at preventing risks.
To organize seminars, trainings, and awareness activities to increase occupational health and safety awareness in society,
To collaborate with public institutions, the private sector, and non-governmental organizations,
To contribute to the reduction of occupational accidents and diseases.
To adopt continuous improvement in education and research activities,
To improve processes based on feedback from stakeholders,
To embrace a transparent, ethical, and participatory management approach in academic and administrative operations.
