Master's Program in Safety and Health Management
*Program Duration:* 2 years (4 semesters) | *Total Credits:* 36
*Core Courses*
*1. OSH 501: Foundations of Occupational Safety and Health* (3 Credits)
- *Description:* History, key concepts, OSHA/NIOSH roles, hazard identification, and global frameworks (ILO).
- *Weekly Topics:*
- Evolution of OSH
- OSHA standards and compliance
- Hazard recognition (physical, chemical, ergonomic)
- Case studies (e.g., Triangle Shirtwaist Fire)
*2. OSH 502: Legal and Regulatory Compliance* (3 Credits)
- *Description:* OSHA regulations, workers’ compensation, liability, and ethical issues.
- *Weekly Topics:*
- OSHA inspections and penalties
- ADA and workplace accommodations
- International OSH laws (EU, ISO)
*3. OSH 503: Risk Assessment and Management* (3 Credits)
- *Description:* Qualitative/quantitative risk analysis, risk matrices, and mitigation strategies.
- *Weekly Topics:*
- FMEA, HAZOP, fault tree analysis
- Cost-benefit analysis of controls
*4. OSH 504: Emergency Preparedness and Crisis Management* (3 Credits)
- *Description:* Emergency planning, business continuity, and post-crisis evaluation.
- *Weekly Topics:*
- Incident Command System (ICS)
- Natural disaster response strategies
*5. OSH 505: Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology* (3 Credits)
- *Description:* Exposure monitoring, PPE, and toxicology principles.
- *Weekly Topics:*
- Air sampling techniques
- Chemical exposure limits (TLV, PEL)
*6. OSH 506: Ergonomics and Human Factors* (3 Credits)
- *Description:* MSD prevention, workplace design, and cognitive ergonomics.
- *Weekly Topics:*
- NIOSH Lifting Equation
- Fatigue risk management
*7. OSH 507: Environmental Management Systems* (3 Credits)
- *Description:* Pollution control, waste management, and ISO 14001.
- *Weekly Topics:*
- Carbon footprint strategies
- Environmental impact assessments
*8. OSH 508: Safety Program Development and Auditing* (3 Credits)
- *Description:* Design, implement, and audit OSH programs.
- *Weekly Topics:*
- Key performance indicators (KPIs)
- AI in safety audits
*Elective Courses* (Choose 3)
- *OSH 601: Construction Safety*
- *OSH 602: Healthcare Safety*
- *OSH 603: International OSH Standards*
- *OSH 604: Behavioural Safety*
- *OSH 605: Data Analytics in OSH*
*Capstone Project (OSH 700)* (6 Credits)
- *Description:* Real-world project (e.g., designing a safety program) with faculty/industry mentorship.
*Internship/Practicum (OSH 701)* (3 Credits)
- *Description:* 200-hour placement in corporations, government agencies, or NGOs.
*Learning Outcomes*
- Analyse and mitigate workplace hazards.
- Develop compliant OSH policies.
- Lead crisis response and sustainability initiatives.
*Assessment Methods*
- Exams, research papers, presentations, and capstone defence.