Semester-wise Syllabus for a Diploma in Industrial Safety 

Semester 1: Fundamentals of Safety & Workplace Hazards

1. Introduction to Industrial Safety

   • Definition, importance, historical disasters (Bhopal Gas Tragedy, Chernobyl)

   • Roles of safety officers, safety culture

2. Basic Chemistry & Physics for Safety

   • Flammability, toxicity, pressure, heat transfer

   • Chemical reactions leading to industrial hazards

3. Occupational Health & Hygiene

   • Workplace pollutants (dust, fumes, noise)

   • Threshold Limit Values (TLVs), PPE selection

4. First Aid & Emergency Response

   • CPR, burns, fractures, chemical exposure treatment

   • Mock drills (fire, evacuation)

5. Safety Laws & Regulations

   • Factories Act, OSHA, ILO conventions

   • Employer/employee responsibilities

6. Practical Lab

   • Fire extinguisher handling, PPE donning/doffing

Semester 2: Hazard Identification & Risk Management

1. Risk Assessment & Control

   • HIRA (Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment)

   • JSA (Job Safety Analysis)

2. Fire Safety & Prevention

   • Classes of fire, extinguishing agents

   • Sprinkler systems, hydrant testing

3. Electrical & Mechanical Safety

   • Lockout-Tagout (LOTO), arc flash hazards

   • Machine guarding, conveyor safety

4. Environmental Safety

   • Waste management, spill containment

   • Pollution control norms

5. Industrial Psychology & Human Factors

   • Fatigue, stress, behavior-based safety

6. Practical Lab

   • Mock risk assessment, safety audit of a workstation

Semester 3: Industrial Safety Engineering

1. Process Safety Management (PSM)

   • HAZOP, HAZID, FMEA studies

   • Pressure vessel safety

2. Construction Safety

   • Scaffolding, fall protection, excavation hazards

   • IS 15883/OSHA 1926 standards

3. Chemical Safety & HAZMAT

   • MSDS, chemical storage, NFPA diamond

   • Handling corrosive/toxic substances

4. Ergonomics & Workplace Design

   • Musculoskeletal disorders, workstation design

   • Manual handling techniques

5. Disaster Management

   • Earthquake, flood, industrial explosion response

   • Incident command system (ICS)

6. Practical Lab

   • HAZMAT spill drills, ergonomic assessment tools

Semester 4: Advanced Safety Systems

1. Safety Instrumentation & Alarms

   • Gas detectors, emergency shutdown systems

   • SIL (Safety Integrity Levels)

2. Explosion Prevention

   • Dust explosion hazards, ATEX directives

   • Venting, suppression techniques

3. Safety in Specific Industries

   • Oil & gas, power plants, pharmaceuticals

   • Case studies (Deepwater Horizon, Piper Alpha)

4. Safety Training & Communication

   • Toolbox talks, safety signage

   • Developing training modules

5. Industrial Hygiene Monitoring

   • Air sampling, noise dosimetry

   • Radiation safety basics

6. Practical Lab

   • Gas detector calibration, noise level mapping

Semester 5: Safety Management & Technology

1. Safety Management Systems (SMS)

   • ISO 45001, OHSAS 18001

   • Safety KPIs, performance metrics

2. Advanced Firefighting

   • Foam systems, inert gas suppression

   • Fire dynamics modeling

3. Automation & Robotics in Safety

   • Drones for inspection, AI in hazard prediction

   • Safety in Industry 4.0

4. Legal Aspects & Accident Investigation

   • Root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone)

   • Compensation laws, court testimonies

5. Project Work-I

   • Safety improvement plan for a local factory

6. Industrial Internship

   • 4-6 weeks in a manufacturing plant/safety consultancy

Semester 6: Professional Practice & Specializations

1. Behavioral Safety

   • Psychology of safety violations

   • Incentive programs

2. Global Safety Standards

   • Comparison of US (OSHA), EU (CE), India (BIS) norms

3. Emerging Trends

   • IoT-enabled PPE, wearable safety tech

   • Pandemic preparedness (COVID-19 lessons)

4. Major Project

   • Example: Redesigning a plant layout for safety compliance

5. Viva & Case Studies

   • Real-world accident analysis (e.g., Texas City Refinery explosion)