Post Graduate Program in Health, Safety and Environment

Health and Safety Profession: Increasingly a growing career

across all manufacturing and establishment. 50,000+
professionals needed by 2020 in India, Middle East, Europe
About the Program
Rapid technological developments and large scale mechanization in Petrochemical, Chemical, Engineering
Industries, Construction activities, etc. have resulted in complex Health, Safety and Environmental
problems in these industries. Hence these industries need the services of qualified safety professionals
exclusively to take care of various Safety, Health and Environmental aspects of their personnel/other
persons who are likely to be affected by any adverse effects arising from these industries. Recognizing this
need; Advanced Diploma in Health, Safety and Environment is a tailor made course to meet these
requirements by enhancing the core competencies of students.

Educational qualification in Health and Safety is highly recommendable and as per global demand, this
course has been introduced. The curriculum is designed based on the HSE requirements that are covered
from a wide spectrum of international and national legislation.

Who should do this program?

Engineering Diploma holders /Polytechnic / Graduates/Post Graduates preferably with 2 years of relevant
experience, working in Engineering or manufacturing or maintenance job profiles in heavy industries,
Aviation, Shipping, Oil and Gas or Hazard/dangerous goods handling.

Learning Outcomes of the Program

The objective of this program is to develop professionally qualified and trained professionals to handle
Health, Safety and Environment issues at workplace and shall have the following competencies:

1. To look after the Health, Safety and Environmental aspects with knowledge and expertise in HSE
management systems, safe handling of materials and machinery, safe work practices, operational
controls and to establish and improve emergency action procedure
2. To be responsible for compliance of all legal and other obligations of the organization
3. To guide and assist the site managers / engineers to make their sites safe and accident free
4. To train personnel in safety, undertake safety surveys and design suitable documents for
recording and promoting safety at the work place
5. To establish the learning experience within the context of industrial application, thus enabling the
integration of theoretical knowledge and understanding with best industrial practice in health,
safety and environmental sustainability

Program Structure
Program Duration: 10 months (2 modules)

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Program curriculum comprises of core subjects from health, safety, occupational hazards and laws &
compliance from both India and International practices

Module-I

S.N Subject Title

1 Safety, Health and Environment Management

2 Electrical safety

3 Safety, Health and Environmental Laws

4 Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health

5 Accidents Prevention & Emergency Preparedness

6 Environmental Issues and Management

Module-II

S.N Subject Title

1 Safety Management and Engineering

2 Understanding Applied Ergonomics

3 Safety Engineering Management-I: Machine Operations and Safe use of Tools and Gadgets

4 Safety Engineering Management-II: Material Handling and Safe use of Tools and Gadgets

5 Fire Risk & Control

6 Risk Analysis & Management

Teaching Methodology:
The program will be delivered in a 3 pronged learning methodology
- Self-Learning supported by LMS comprising of e-books, pre-recorded videos, short quizzes
- Faculty led live webinar sessions on weekends to explain concepts and discuss case studies
- Real life case studies – to inculcate the knowledge and skills learnt

Certificate
On successful completion of the program the student would be awarded Advanced Diploma certificate in
Health, Safety and Environment by University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES).

Program Fee
Rs. 50,000 (Rs. 25,000 per module)

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