DIPLOMA IN FIRE & INDUSTRIAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT (2 YEAR)

🎓 DIPLOMA IN FIRE & INDUSTRIAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT

🧱 2-YEAR COURSE STRUCTURE

📘 YEAR 1: FOUNDATION IN FIRE SCIENCE & SAFETY MANAGEMENT

1. History of Fire & Industrial Safety

• Evolution of fire fighting (ancient to modern times)
• Milestones in industrial safety development
• Major fire and industrial disasters in history (Bhopal Gas Tragedy, Chernobyl, etc.)
• Rise of safety legislation and codes

2. Fundamentals of Fire Science

• Fire chemistry and physics
• Fire triangle & tetrahedron
• Types and classes of fire
• Fire growth and spread behavior

3. Fire Prevention & Protection Systems

• Fire risk identification and elimination
• Portable extinguishers: types, selection, and usage
• Fire detection systems: smoke, heat, flame detectors
• Hydrants, sprinklers, and hose systems
• Fireproofing and passive protection methods

4. Industrial Safety Management – I

• Common industrial hazards (mechanical, chemical, electrical)
• Accident causation and investigation
• Workplace safety inspection techniques
• Introduction to Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)

5. Safety Equipment & PPE

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) types and standards
• Safe use of safety belts, helmets, gloves, masks
• Safety signs and emergency lighting

6. First Aid and Emergency Handling

• Basic first aid procedures
• CPR and artificial respiration
• Fracture and burn treatment
• Rescue techniques in confined spaces

7. Practical Training & Fire Drill

• Equipment handling and live fire demonstrations
• Emergency evacuation drill
• Site visits (fire stations or industrial plants)

📙 YEAR 2: ADVANCED FIRE ENGINEERING & INDUSTRIAL SAFETY

1. Advanced Fire Engineering

• Fire load calculation and compartmentalization
• Smoke and heat venting systems
• Emergency lighting and alarm integration
• Design and layout of fire-safe buildings

2. Industrial Safety Management – II

• Electrical safety
• Material handling safety
• Working at heights and scaffold safety
• Permit to Work (PTW) system

3. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

• Safety policy and objectives
• Occupational illnesses and industrial hygiene
• Ergonomics in the workplace
• Exposure to noise, vibration, gases, and chemicals

4. Disaster Management & Risk Control

• Types of disasters: industrial, natural, and man-made
• Emergency Response Planning (ERP)
• Role of safety officer in disaster situations
• Crisis communication and coordination

5. Legal Framework & Safety Codes

• Factories Act, 1948
• Explosives Act, Petroleum Act
• OSHA, ISO 45001 (Overview)
• National Building Code – fire safety sections

6. Communication & Incident Command System

• Safety communication tools (signage, reports, alarms)
• Incident command structure (ICS)
• Fire control room operation basics
• Coordination with emergency services

7. Project / Internship / Industrial Training

• 30–60 day industrial internship or on-site fire safety audit project
• Project report or case study
• Viva-voce and practical presentation