DIPLOMA IN INDUSTRIAL SAFETY

🏭 Diploma in Industrial Safety

🎯 Objective

To train individuals in identifying, evaluating, and controlling workplace hazards and ensuring compliance with safety regulations across industrial sectors. The program emphasizes accident prevention, legal compliance, and fostering a safety culture in the workplace.

⏳ Duration

1 Year
(Offered in Full-time, Part-time, or Distance Learning formats)

🎓 Eligibility

Diploma or Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Civil, etc.)

B.Sc. graduates in Physics, Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, or Environmental Science

Working professionals in industrial safety or production roles are also eligible (depending on institute)

🧠 Course Curriculum / Syllabus

📘 Module 1: Fundamentals of Industrial Safety

Safety principles and safety culture

Causes of accidents and their prevention

Workplace safety policies and audits

📗 Module 2: Safety in Engineering Industries

Mechanical and electrical safety

Safety in welding, cutting, and machining

Handling of pressure vessels and boilers

📙 Module 3: Fire Prevention and Control

Types and classes of fires

Fire detection and suppression systems

Fire safety laws and emergency evacuation procedures

📕 Module 4: Occupational Health and Hygiene

Industrial hygiene principles

Exposure to toxic substances

Ergonomics and health surveillance

📘 Module 5: Legal and Regulatory Framework

The Factories Act, 1948

Explosives Act, Boilers Act

OSHA, ISO 45001, and Indian Labour Laws

📗 Module 6: Risk Assessment and Safety Management

Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

Hazard identification (HAZID) and HAZOP

Safety Management Systems (SMS)

📙 Module 7: Environmental Safety

Air, water, and noise pollution control

Environmental Protection Act

ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems

📕 Module 8: Project Work / Safety Audit Report

Industrial case study or plant audit

Safety inspection report and accident analysis

Practical safety improvement proposal

🧪 Practical Training

Use of PPEs and safety tools

Conducting safety drills and fire simulations

Visits to industries for real-time safety observation

🏛️ Institutes Offering the Course

Regional Labour Institutes (RLI) & Central Labour Institute (CLI)

All India Fire Service Training institute

State government-affiliated technical institutes

UGC/AICTE-approved universities and safety training centers

💼 Career Opportunities

Industrial Safety Officer / Engineer

HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) Manager

Safety Inspector / Risk Assessor

EHS Compliance Officer

Safety Auditor (third-party / internal)

📜 Certification

On completion, the candidate receives a Diploma in Industrial Safety, which may be:

Approved by the Directorate General, Factory Advice Service and Labour Institutes (DGFASLI)

Recognized by state/central technical boards or universities

Aligned with international standards (OSHA, ISO 45001)