*Total Credits*: 120–130 credits 

*Objective*: Equip students with skills to identify workplace hazards, design safety programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote health-focused work environments.

 

*Year 1: Foundations* 

*Semester 1* 

1. *Introduction to Occupational Safety & Health (3 credits)* 

   - History, core principles, roles of safety professionals, and global trends. 

   - Key terms: OSHA, hazard, risk, accident causation models. 

 

2. *Basic Chemistry/Biology for Safety (3 credits)* 

   - Chemical hazards, toxicology, biological agents, and exposure limits. 

 

3. *Mathematics for Safety Sciences (3 credits)* 

   - Statistics, risk calculation, and data analysis. 

 

4. *Technical Writing & Communication (3 credits)* 

   - Writing reports, safety manuals, and emergency plans. 

 

*Semester 2* 

1. *Workplace Safety Fundamentals (3 credits)* 

   - PPE, machine guarding, electrical safety, and slip/trip hazards. 

 

2. *Environmental Science (3 credits)* 

   - Pollution, waste management, and sustainability. 

 

3. *Human Anatomy & Physiology (3 credits)* 

   - Impact of workplace hazards on the body (e.g., ergonomics, chemical exposure). 

 

4. *Psychology of Safety (3 credits)* 

   - Behavioural safety, safety culture, and motivation theories. 

 

*Year 2: Core Competencies* 

*Semester 3* 

1. *Industrial Hygiene (3 credits)* 

   - Air sampling, noise monitoring, ventilation, and exposure control. 

 

2. *Ergonomics (3 credits)* 

   - Musculoskeletal disorders, workstation design, and injury prevention. 

 

3. *Fire Safety & Prevention (3 credits)* 

   - Fire dynamics, extinguishers, evacuation plans, and NFPA standards. 

 

4. *Environmental Management Systems (3 credits)* 

   - ISO 14001, environmental auditing, and compliance. 

 

*Semester 4* 

1. *Occupational Health (3 credits)* 

   - Epidemiology, industrial diseases, and wellness programs. 

 

2. *Safety Legislation & Compliance (3 credits)* 

   - OSHA regulations, workers’ compensation, and international standards (ILO). 

 

3. *Risk Assessment & Management (3 credits)* 

   - Qualitative/quantitative risk analysis, HAZOP, FMEA. 

 

4. *Elective 1* (e.g., Construction Safety, 3 credits) 

 

*Year 3: Advanced Applications* 

*Semester 5* 

1. *Accident Investigation & Analysis (3 credits)* 

   - Root cause analysis, incident reporting, and case studies. 

 

2. *Emergency Preparedness (3 credits)* 

   - Crisis management, disaster response, and business continuity planning. 

 

3. *Safety Training & Development (3 credits)* 

   - Designing training programs, adult learning principles. 

 

4. *Elective 2* (e.g., Healthcare Safety, 3 credits) 

 

*Semester 6* 

1. *Hazardous Materials Management (3 credits)* 

   - HAZWOPER, SDS, storage, and spill response. 

 

2. *Safety Program Management (3 credits)* 

   - Budgeting, auditing, and performance metrics. 

 

3. *Occupational Toxicology (3 credits)* 

   - Chemical exposure pathways, dose-response relationships. 

 

4. *Elective 3* (e.g., Oil & Gas Safety, 3 credits) 

*Year 4: Specialization & Practicum* 

*Semester 7* 

1. *Global Safety & Health Issues (3 credits)* 

   - Comparative regulations, emerging risks (e.g., nanotechnology). 

 

2. *Capstone Project I (3 credits)* 

   - Research proposal, literature review, and project design. 

 

3. *Elective 4* (e.g., Transportation Safety, 3 credits) 

 

*Semester 8* 

1. *Capstone Project II (3 credits)* 

   - Implementation, analysis, and presentation of safety solutions. 

 

2. *Internship/Practicum (6 credits)* 

   - 12-week field experience in industries (construction, manufacturing, healthcare). 

 

3. *Professional Certification Prep (3 credits)* 

   - CSP/ASP exam readiness, ethics, and career planning. 

 

*Elective Options* 

- Construction Safety 

- Healthcare Safety Management 

- Process Safety (Oil/Gas) 

- Transportation & Logistics Safety 

- Radiation Safety 

 

*Assessment Methods* 

- Exams, case studies, hazard simulation drills, safety audits, and presentations. 

- Capstone project evaluation by industry professionals.