General specifications of programs and courses

 Introduction to Industrial Safety Section

Industrial Safety Section of the Occupational Health and Safety Engineering Department was established in 1999 with the objective to provide professional training for individuals responsible for safety industrial setting. Industrial safety covers a number of matters and areas affecting safety of workers and the integrity of equipment in a specific manufacturing. The following topics are usually discussed:

-          General Safety: General characteristics of safety which are common to all industries

-          Occupational Safety and Health: Mainly related with the occupation

-          Process and Production Safety

-          Chemicals Safety

-          Workplace Safety: Safety concerns directly associated to the workplace setting

-          Fire and Explosion Safety

-          Electrical Safety: Arising from the equipment used

-          Building and Structural Safety: Including installations as per existing building code

-          Environmental Safety: Concerns the direct and indirect environmental impact of the industry

 In section of Occupational Health, we offer the following degrees in these majors:

Introduction to Industrial Safety

 Safety means continuing and healthful living without injury. Safety is freedom from harm or the danger of harm. The word safety also refers to the precautions people take to prevent accidents, harm, danger, damage, loss and pollution. Safety also deals with improvement in working conditions for better health. Management is responsible to provide safe working condi­tion and individual’s safety. All undesired events in a workplace which can give rise to death, ill health, injury, damage or other loss need to be thoroughly investigated, people are trained to safeguard against them, and need to be eliminated. Similarly, all hazards, i.e., source/situation capable of injury or ill health, damage too properly or workplace environment etc., should be identified and action plan drawn for safeguard against them.

Objectives

The main objective of this course is to enhance knowledge, skills and awareness among the students in the field of Industrial safety. Study in Industrial Safety aims at minimizing the chances of risks, injuries and accidents by implementing risk management techniques and safety management operations, improving the standard of health of the employees, monitoring the operating systems and bolstering the safety measures of an industry in general. With the rise of natural disasters in and around our world, the importance of the safety of human capital, protection of the environment and conservation of existing assets of an industry is increasing, leading to growing relevance of skills in Industrial Safety.  In general, students after graduation based on their degree levels will be able to act or comment on the following items:

• An ability to identify, formulate, and resolve broadly-defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of mathematics and science and/or technical topics to areas relevant to the safety field
• An ability to formulate or design a system, process, procedure, or program to meet desired needs.

·         An ability to develop and conduct experiments or test hypotheses analyzes and interprets data pertinent to the safety field, and use scientific judgment to draw conclusions.

·         An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

·         An ability to understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact of technical and/or scientific safety solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

·         An ability to function effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty.