ADVANCE DIPLOMA IN OSHEM

🛡️ Advanced Diploma in Occupational Safety, Health & Environmental Management (OSHEM)

🎯 Objective

To equip students and professionals with practical and theoretical knowledge in occupational safety, health, and environmental (OSHE) regulations, risk assessment, emergency response, and sustainable workplace practices. The course is vital for compliance, accident prevention, and enhancing EHS standards in various industries.

⏳ Duration

1 Year (can be full-time, part-time, or distance learning)

🎓 Eligibility

Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Science, or equivalent

Professionals working in HSE, safety, fire service, or related fields

Fresh graduates looking to enter the OSHE field

🧠 Course Curriculum / Syllabus

📘 Module 1: Principles of Occupational Safety & Health

Introduction to OSHEM

Safety management systems

Responsibilities of employers and employees

📗 Module 2: Workplace Hazards and Risk Control

Mechanical, electrical, chemical, and biological hazards

Hazard identification (HAZID) and risk assessment

Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

📙 Module 3: Occupational Health and Hygiene

Industrial hygiene

Ergonomics

Control of exposure to hazardous substances

📕 Module 4: Fire Safety and Prevention

Fire behavior and combustion

Fire detection and suppression systems

Fire risk assessment and emergency planning

📘 Module 5: Environmental Management

Pollution types and control (air, water, soil, noise)

Environmental management systems (EMS – ISO 14001)

Sustainable development practices

📗 Module 6: Legal Framework and Compliance

The Factories Act, 1948

Environmental Protection Act

ISO 45001, OSHA, and national EHS laws

📙 Module 7: Disaster Management and Emergency Planning

Types of industrial emergencies

Crisis management and business continuity

Mock drills and first response systems

📕 Module 8: Industrial Case Study / Project

Industry-based project or internship

Safety audit report, EIA, or OSHMS implementation

🧪 Practical Training

Site visits to industrial facilities

Use of safety equipment and PPE

Fire drills and mock emergency scenarios

🏛️ Institutes Offering the Course

All India Fire Service Training institute 

RLI/CLI under DGFASLI

Industrial Safety Councils

Safety training academies affiliated with state boards or universities

💼 Career Opportunities

Safety Officer / Safety Engineer

EHS Manager / HSE Supervisor

Environmental Compliance Officer

Industrial Hygienist

Fire Safety Consultant

📜 Certification

On successful completion, candidates receive a Government/University-recognized Advanced Diploma in OSHEM, which may be:

Affiliated with State Technical Boards or Universities

Approved by DGFASLI, Ministry of Labour

Compliant with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards