*Program Duration:* 2 years (4 semesters) | *Total Credits:* 36 

*Core Courses* 

*1. OSH 501: Foundations of Occupational Safety and Health* (3 Credits) 

- *Description:* History, key concepts, OSHA/NIOSH roles, hazard identification, and global frameworks (ILO). 

- *Weekly Topics:* 

  - Evolution of OSH 

  - OSHA standards and compliance 

  - Hazard recognition (physical, chemical, ergonomic) 

  - Case studies (e.g., Triangle Shirtwaist Fire) 

 

*2. OSH 502: Legal and Regulatory Compliance* (3 Credits) 

- *Description:* OSHA regulations, workers’ compensation, liability, and ethical issues. 

- *Weekly Topics:* 

  - OSHA inspections and penalties 

  - ADA and workplace accommodations 

  - International OSH laws (EU, ISO) 

 

*3. OSH 503: Risk Assessment and Management* (3 Credits) 

- *Description:* Qualitative/quantitative risk analysis, risk matrices, and mitigation strategies. 

- *Weekly Topics:* 

  - FMEA, HAZOP, fault tree analysis 

  - Cost-benefit analysis of controls 

 

*4. OSH 504: Emergency Preparedness and Crisis Management* (3 Credits) 

- *Description:* Emergency planning, business continuity, and post-crisis evaluation. 

- *Weekly Topics:* 

  - Incident Command System (ICS) 

  - Natural disaster response strategies 

 

*5. OSH 505: Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology* (3 Credits) 

- *Description:* Exposure monitoring, PPE, and toxicology principles. 

- *Weekly Topics:* 

  - Air sampling techniques 

  - Chemical exposure limits (TLV, PEL) 

 

*6. OSH 506: Ergonomics and Human Factors* (3 Credits) 

- *Description:* MSD prevention, workplace design, and cognitive ergonomics. 

- *Weekly Topics:* 

  - NIOSH Lifting Equation 

  - Fatigue risk management 

 

*7. OSH 507: Environmental Management Systems* (3 Credits) 

- *Description:* Pollution control, waste management, and ISO 14001. 

- *Weekly Topics:* 

  - Carbon footprint strategies 

  - Environmental impact assessments 

 

*8. OSH 508: Safety Program Development and Auditing* (3 Credits) 

- *Description:* Design, implement, and audit OSH programs. 

- *Weekly Topics:* 

  - Key performance indicators (KPIs) 

  - AI in safety audits 

 

*Elective Courses* (Choose 3) 

- *OSH 601: Construction Safety* 

- *OSH 602: Healthcare Safety* 

- *OSH 603: International OSH Standards* 

- *OSH 604: Behavioural Safety* 

- *OSH 605: Data Analytics in OSH* 

 

*Capstone Project (OSH 700)* (6 Credits) 

- *Description:* Real-world project (e.g., designing a safety program) with faculty/industry mentorship. 

 

*Internship/Practicum (OSH 701)* (3 Credits) 

- *Description:* 200-hour placement in corporations, government agencies, or NGOs. 

 

*Learning Outcomes* 

- Analyse and mitigate workplace hazards. 

- Develop compliant OSH policies. 

- Lead crisis response and sustainability initiatives. 

 

*Assessment Methods* 

- Exams, research papers, presentations, and capstone defence.