
DIPLOMA IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (1 YEAR)
1-Year Diploma in Environmental Health & Safety
1. Foundations of Environmental Health & Safety
- Introduction to environmental science and workplace safety
- Key concepts: ecosystems, biodiversity, sustainability, environmental cycles
- Overview of environmental health, occupational safety principles, and risk factors
2. Pollution, Waste Management & Environmental Control
- Pollution types: air, water, soil, noise, industrial effluents
- Techniques for wastewater, air, and soil pollution control
- Waste management: solid, hazardous, biomedical, and e‑waste disposal; recycling and reuse strategies
3. Environmental Legislation, Standards & Compliance
- Relevant laws: Environment Protection Act, Air Act, Water Act, Hazardous Waste Rules
- International standards: ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety MS)
- Industry-specific HSE legislation, safety laws, and ethics
4. Risk Assessment, Auditing & Monitoring
- Hazard identification, risk analysis, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), audits, and reporting
- Workplace monitoring: environmental sampling, use of monitoring instruments, measuring pollutants
5. Occupational Health & Industrial Safety
- Occupational hazards and health, accident prevention, personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Safety engineering principles in industrial settings: chemical, process safety, and workplace hazard management
6. Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Management
- Developing emergency response plans and procedures
- Disaster risk reduction, first aid planning, crisis communication strategies
7. Environmental Management & Sustainability
- Environmental Management Systems (EMS) integration with HSE operations
- Green practices: renewable energy (solar, wind, biomass), carbon footprint reduction, green buildings, sustainability reporting
8. Practical Training / Field Work
- Hands-on use of environmental monitoring equipment (air, water testing)
- Conducting EIA simulations, EMS implementation, and environmental audits
- Case studies or industrial projects, including field visits and report submission