CLE6013 Occupational Health And Industrial Safety

Pre-Requisite: NIL L T P J C
3 0 0 0 3
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Module Topics SLO
Hrs
Introduction to Safety
Occurrence of accident – sequence – injuries – occupational injuries – 6,9,10
1 5
industrial accidents – key principles – OSH principles. Environmental
management system (EMS)
Motivating safety and health
Motivational environment – principles – self motivation – behavior 2,9
2 6
based safety – Heinrich’s Domino concept – Benefits of lean and
sustainability
Identification and Analys of hazards
2,12
3 Hazard identification – types – reporting system – audits – root cause 6
analysis – job hazard analysis – risk versus cost. Life cycle analysis.
Occupational injuries and illness
Bureau of labor statistics – occupational trauma death – injuries –
9,12,17
4 injury and death cost – temperature extremes – ionizing radiation – 7
noise induced hearing loss – vibrations – chemical hazards –
flammable combustible liquids – biological monitoring
Industrial hygiene and ergonomics
Occupational illness prevention – industrial modes of entry of
9,12
5 contaminants – types of air contaminants – exposure monitoring – 7
units of concentration – limits of exposure – ergonomic risk factors –
physical work activities and conditions
Intervention, control and prevention of accidents
Hazard prevention and control – elimination or substitution – 2,17
6 6
awareness devices – personal protective equipment – safe operating
procedures – fleet safety.
OSHA compliance
2,6, 9,10
7 Standards – employer’s responsibilities – violations – medical and 5
exposure records – employer liability – worker’s compensation
8 Technology Current /Contemporary Issues/ Guest Lectures etc., 3
Total Lecture Hours 45

Mode of Delivery: Video Lectures, Industrial Visits and Guest Lecture by Experts from Industry and
Research Centers.

Reference Books

1. Industrial safety and health, David L. Goetsch, Macmillan Publishing Company, 1993.
2. Handbook of environmental health and safety, Vol I & II, Herman Kooren, Michael Bisesi, Jaico
Publishing House, 1999.
3. Related ISO manuals.

Prof. B. Srimuruganandham & Prof. M. P.

Complied by
Saravanakumar
Recommended by BoS on 04.03.16
Approved by Academic Council on 18.03.16