Diploma in Safety and Health Management
*Year 1: Semester 1*
1. *Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)*
- Basics of workplace safety, history of OHS, roles of safety professionals.
2. *Safety Legislation & Standards*
- OSHA, ILO conventions, national/international safety laws (e.g., ISO 45001).
3. *Basic First Aid & Emergency Response*
- CPR, fire safety, evacuation procedures.
4. *Workplace Hazard Identification*
- Physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic hazards.
5. *Fundamentals of Chemistry & Physics*
- Relevant to hazard analysis (e.g., flammable materials, pressure systems).
6. *Practical Training*
- Fire extinguisher drills, first aid simulations.
*Year 1: Semester 2*
1. *Risk Assessment & Management*
- Qualitative/quantitative risk analysis, HAZOP, FMEA.
2. *Industrial Hygiene*
- Air quality monitoring, noise control, PPE usage.
3. *Environmental Safety*
- Waste management, pollution control, spill response.
4. *Ergonomics in the Workplace*
- Workstation design, repetitive strain injury prevention.
5. *Safety Auditing & Inspections*
- Checklists, compliance audits, reporting.
6. *Lab/Fieldwork*
- Noise level measurement, air sampling techniques.
*Year 2: Semester 3*
1. *Fire Safety & Prevention*
- Fire dynamics, suppression systems, emergency planning.
2. *Occupational Health*
- Workplace diseases, mental health, exposure limits (TLV, PEL).
3. *Construction Safety*
- Scaffolding, fall protection, heavy machinery safety.
4. *Incident Investigation & Reporting*
- Root cause analysis, accident reporting (RCA, 5 Whys).
5. *Electrical Safety*
- Lockout/tagout (LOTO), arc flash hazards.
6. *Practical Training*
- Mock incident investigations, safety drills.
*Year 2: Semester 4*
1. *Process Safety Management (PSM)*
- HAZMAT handling, chemical process safety.
2. *Emergency & Disaster Management*
- Crisis communication, disaster recovery plans.
3. *Behavioural Safety*
- Human factors, safety culture development.
4. *Safety in High-Risk Industries*
- Oil & gas, mining, manufacturing case studies.
5. *Safety Training & Communication*
- Developing safety programs, toolbox talks.
6. *Project Work*
- Designing a workplace safety plan.
*Year 3: Semester 5*
1. *Advanced Risk Management*
- Quantitative risk assessment (QRA), bowtie analysis.
2. *Industrial Safety Engineering*
- Machine guarding, ventilation systems, explosion protection.
3. *Occupational Health & Epidemiology*
- Workplace exposure monitoring, health surveillance.
4. *Safety Management Systems (SMS)*
- ISO 45001, OHSAS 18001, integration with organizational goals.
5. *Lab/Fieldwork*
- PPE effectiveness testing, hazard simulations.
*Year 3: Semester 6*
1. *Legal Aspects of Safety*
- Workers’ compensation, liability, insurance.
2. *Global Safety Practices*
- Comparative study of safety regulations (EU, USA, Asia).
3. *Capstone Project*
- Real-world safety audit or risk assessment for an industry.
4. *Internship/Industrial Training*
- Placement in industries (construction, manufacturing, oil & gas).
5. *Professional Certification Prep*
- NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA 30-hour training overview.
*Electives (Vary by Institution)*
- *Construction Safety Management*
- *Healthcare Safety*
- *Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)*
- *Transportation Safety*
- *Disaster Preparedness & Recovery*
*Key Practical Components*
- *Labs*: Hazardous material handling, fire safety simulations.
- *Field Visits*: Industrial sites, construction zones, fire stations.
- *Software Tools*: Risk assessment software (e.g., PHA-Pro), MSDS databases.
- *Certifications*: Basic First Aid, OSHA 10/30, NEBOSH IGC (optional).
*Recommended Books*
1. **Occupational Health and Safety Management* by Charles D. Reese
2. **Introduction to Health and Safety at Work* by Phil Hughes & Ed Ferrett
3. **Process Safety Management* by Sutton & Biblarz
4. **Disaster Management Handbook* by Jack Pinkowski