PTU or Punjab Technical University is one of the fastest growing Universities in Punjab and India. Students from all over India study in PTU. Punjab Technical University offers number of courses including Management courses, Technical courses, Multimedia courses etc. PTU also offers B.Sc MLT and M.Sc MLT courses.
PTU has recently started B.Sc in Fire Safety and Hazard Management course B.Sc FSHM.
Below is the curriculum and syllabus of Fire Safety Management Course offered by PTU.
BSCFSHM Syllabus
Jalandhar
Syllabus For BSC in
Fire, Safety and Hazards Management
BSCFSHM Syllabus
SEMESTER 1
BSCFSHM- 101
SAFETY MANAGEMENT
UNIT I
Fundamentals of Safety
Need for Safety
Definition : Accident, Near miss
Accident Sequence : Heinrich Triangle & Domino Theory
Causes of accidents
Classification of accidents
Reasons for accident prevention
Methods of accident prevention
Responsibility of management towards Safety
Unsafe acts and unsafe working conditions
Cost of accidents
Role of management, Supervisors and workers in safety
Motivation for safety
UNIT II
Need for integration of Safety Health and Environment (S, H & E)
Safety and government role
Safety act and provisions for worker’s welfare
General Instructions for Safety
Approaches to prevent accidents
Factory act 1948 and amendment 1987
UNIT III
Introduction to Safety and Safety Management
Principles of Safety Management
Planning: Types of plans, steps in planning, and process of planning.
Nature of objectives, setting objectives.
HSE Policy
Project HSE Plan
Statutory requirements, Rules and Regulations
Supervision
UNIT IV
Safe work place
Objectives of Safety and Security measures
Site Security, Fencing and gates, Security personnel their role in safety, lighting
Objectives of Safety Management
Record keeping
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REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Construction Safety Hand Book – Muraleedharan Pillai
2. Industrial Safety Management – NK Tarasdar, KJ Tarasdar
3. Industrial Safety, Health and Environment Management Systems – RK
Jain
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BSCFSHM-102
FIRE SCIENCE – Part I
UNIT I
• Terms and Definitions: Molecule, Atom, valencey, Oxidation, Elements,
Compound, Exothermic reaction, Endothermic reaction, Calorie, Specific
heat, Matter, Temperature, Mixture.
UNIT II
Basic Chemistry of fire
Chemical reaction
Heat formation
Heat of combustion
Mechanism of combustion
Flash Point fire Point
Spontaneous Ignition Temperature
Fire
Fire triangle
Components of fire
Fire Tetrahedron
Chain reaction
State of matter
Spread of Fire
Extinction of Fire
Quenching of free radicals
Back drought
Delayed Back drought
UNIT III
Classification of Fire
Class A Fire
Class B Fire
Class C Fire
Class D Fire
Class E Fire
Class K Fire
Electrical Fire
Extinguishing media for various class of Fire
UNIT IV
Properties of solid, liquids and gas.
Prevention of Fire
Causes of initiation of Fires
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Industrial Safety Management – NK Tarasdar, KJ Tarasdar
2. Industrial Safety, Health and Environment Management Systems – RK Jain
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BSCFSHM-103
FIRE TECHNOLOGY
UNIT I
Foam
Definition
Qualities of good foam
Types of foam
Chemical foam, mechanical foam,
Ventury effect,
Hose
Definition
Types of hoses
Delivery hose, types of delivery hose, lined hose, unlined hose,
Characteristics of hose
Advantages and disadvantages of lined and unlined hose
Care and maintenance of hoses.
Storage and use of hoses
Couplings, Adapters, Breaching piece, Nozzles, inductors, FMB, Hose reels,
Hose drill
Primers
Definition,
Necessity of primers in fire fighting
Type of primers, Working principle of each type of primer
Effect of atmospheric pressure on water when primer is used
Care and maintenance
UNIT II
Pumps
Definition
Types of pumps, Centrifugal force
Working principle of each type of pump
Reasons for failure of pump
Care and maintenance
Fire Fighting Clothing
Basic Fire protective clothing
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Advantages of wool over cotton, Full fire fighting rig, Type of suits.
Donning procedure, Washing, re-proofing, Care and maintenance
Fire Proximity Suit
Fire Entry Suit
Thermal Imaging
Aircraft Crash Rescue and Fire Fighting
Definitions
Layout of a standard airfield
Airfield Markings
Runway Lighting
Rescue Operations
UNIT III
Breathing Apparatus
Introduction
Smoke Mask
SCBA, BASCCA, ELSA
Donning procedures, Operating procedure
Face seal checks, routine checks
BA Controller, Duties of BA Controller
Life line, Personnel line, guide line.
Ladders and Knots
Introduction
Parts of ladders
Type of ladders
Uses of Ladders, Ladder drill
Different Types of Knots
Fire Fighting Vehicles and Appliances
Domestic Fire Tenders
Crash Fire Tenders
Hydrants, Branch pipes,
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BSCFSHM-104
INDUSTRIAL SAFETY
UNIT I
Industrial Hazards
Physical hazards
Chemical hazards
Mechanical hazards
Biological hazards
Ergonomic hazards
Noise hazards
Chemical safety
Toxicity
IDLH (Immediate Danger to Life and Health)
Chemicals - Storage, Handling and Transportation
Preventive measures for chemical spillage
Transport Emergency Card (TREM Card)
Electrical Safety
What is electricity
Safety in use of electricity
Dangers from electricity
Importance of safety equipments in design and use of switches, switch
fuses, circuit breakers and isolating lines
Over load and short circuit protection
Earth fault protection
Earthing of electrically driven equipments
ELCB
Precautions
Static electricity
Electrical shock treatment
Points to be checked at the electrical system
UNIT II
Workshop Safety
Hand tools and Power tools
Safety while using Grinding stone
Welding and gas cutting safety
Dangerous points
Lubrication Safety
Petroleum Refineries
Refinery Process
Classification of Petroleum Products
Storage Tanks
UNIT III
Hazard Evaluation Techniques
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HAZOP Study
Job safety analysis
Fault tree analysis
Event tree analysis
Failure modes and effects analysis
Relative ranking techniques
Monitoring of Safety Performance
Statistics of accidents
Frequency rate and severity rate
Frequency severity incidence
Safe – T – score
UNIT IV
House Keeping
Definition
Need for house keeping
Importance in view of safety
Methods
Safety Inspections
Safety Audit
Safety Survey
Plant safety inspection
Safety tour
Safety samplings
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Industrial Safety Management – NK Tarasdar, KJ Tarasdar
2. Industrial Safety, Health and Environment Management Systems – RK Jain
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BSCFSHM-105
COMMUNICATION & SOFT SKILLS
UNIT I
Essentials of Grammar:
• Parts of Speech
• Punctuation
• Vocabulary Building
• Phonetics
UNIT II
Office Management:
• Types of Correspondence
• Receipt and Dispatch of Mail
• Filing Systems
• Classification of Mail.
• Role & Function of Correspondence
• MIS
• Managing Computer
UNIT III
Letter & Resume Writing:
• Types of Letters-Formal / Informal
• Importance and Function
• Drafting the Applications
• Elements of Structure
• Preparing the Resume
• Do’s & Don’ts of Resume
• Helpful Hints
UNIT IV
Presentation Skills:
• Importance of Presentation Skills
• Capturing Data
• Voice & Picture Integration
• Guidelines to make Presentation Interesting
• Body Language
• Voice Modulation
• Audience Awareness
• Presentation Plan
• Visual Aid
• Forms of Layout
• Styles of Presentation.
UNIT V
Interview Preparation:
• Types of Interview
• Preparing for the Interviews
• Attending the Interview
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• Interview Process
• Employers Expectations
• General Etiquette
• Dressing Sense
• Postures & Gestures
UNIT VI
Group Discussion & Presentation:
• Definition
• Process
• Guidelines
• Helpful Expressions
• Evaluation
(Note: Every student shall be given 15 minutes. of presentation time & 45 minutes of
discussion on his/ her presentation.)
The student will be evaluated on the basis of:
• His / her presentation style
• Feedback of Faculty & Students
• General Etiquette
• Proficiency in Letter Drafting / Interview Preparation
• The paper is internal and at least 3 tests will be taken. Best 2 of 3 shall
account for final
grades (70% Test & 30% Presentation)
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Business Communication – K.K.Sinha.
2. Business Communication – Pal & Korlahalli.
3. Basic Grammar – Wren & Martin
4. Better Business Communication - Denish Murphy
5. Written Executive Communication - Shurter
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SEMESTER-2
BSCFSHM-201
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SAFETY-I
UNIT I
Safe Work Place
Safe means of access
Fall Protection
Safety while working on Roofs
PFASS (Personal Fall Arrest Safety System)
Scaffolding
Parts of Scaffold
Ladder Access
Working on Scaffold
Basic requirements of Scaffolding
Erection of Scaffolding
Scaffolding Safety
Scaffold Inspection
UNIT II
Ladders
Types of Ladders
Selection of Ladder
Positioning ladders
Safety Precautions
Permit To Work System (PTW)
Definition
Hot Work Permit
Cold Work Permit
Responsibilities relating with PTW
Circumstances when Permit is required
Confined Space entry
UNIT III
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Need and importance of PPE
Employer’s responsibilities
Employees responsibilities
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Types of PPE
Head Protection
Eye and Face Protection
Ear Protection
Hand Protection
Leg Protection
Skin Protection
Respiratory protection
HSE Training
Importance of Safety Education
Safety Training
Objectives of HSE training and education
Induction Training
In-house Training
Specialised Training
Tool Box Meeting (TBM)
References:
1. Construction Safety Hand Book – Muraleedharan Pillai
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BSCFSHM-202
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SAFETY-II
UNIT I
Safe Use of Hand Tools and Portable Power Tools
Hand Tools
Ten Commandments for personnel using hand tools
Portable Electric Power Tools
Pneumatic Tools
Lone Working
Safe Operation of Vehicles, Equipment and Machinery
Workplace Transport
Hazards
Pedestrian routes
Vehicular routes
Reversing operations (Safety guidelines)
Instructions for drivers
Hand held Power circular Saws
Chain Saws
Abrasive Wheels
UNIT II
Safe Material Handling Operations
Safe Handling of materials
Major injuries
Lifting appliances
Safe operations of Cranes
Pilings, Rigs, Side Booms
General Safety Requirements for Lifting operations
Accident Reporting, Investigation and Analysis
Definitions
Lost Time Injury (LTI)
Multiple LTI
Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR)
Lost time Injury Severity Rate (LTISR)
Reporting near misses
Reporting Accidents
UNIT III
Major activities of Construction Project
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Definitions
Excavation Hazards & precautions
Methods of Excavation
Welding and Cutting Operations
Types of Welding
Hazards and precautions for welding
Confined Space entry precautions
Painting operations - Hazards and precautions
Sand Blasting - Hazards and precautions
Demolition - Hazards and precautions
References:
1. Construction Safety Hand Book – Muraleedharan Pillai
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BSCFSHM-203
Emergency Planning & First Aid
UNIT I
On site Emergency Planning
On-site Emergency Plan
Emergency Alarm System
Emergency Control Room
Key personnel
Emergency Control Program
Off site Emergency Planning
Off-site Emergency Plan
Mutual Aid Scheme
Emergency Evacuation
Security and Media management
UNIT II
Hazard Communication
Safe Handling of hazardous substance
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Use of hazardous and Toxic substance
Storage and Handling
Transportation of Hazardous substance
First Aid
Introduction
Principles of First Aid
Training i9n First Aid
General rules of First Aid
Shocks
Electrical Shock
Artificial Respiration
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
Chocking
Fainting
Poisoning
Open Wounds
Control of bleeding
Burns and Scalds
Heart Attack
References:
1. Construction Safety Hand Book – Muraleedharan Pillai
2. Industrial Safety, Health and Environment Management Systems – RK Jain
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BSCFSHM-204
Communicative English
UNIT I
Vocabulary Development
Reading (English Novels & News Papers)
Dictation
New Words finding
Word Quiz
Grammar Development
The Tenses
Subject and Predicate
The Phrase and The Clause
Parts of Speech
Noun : Gender, Number, Case
Adjectives
Position of the Adjectives
Articles
Personal Pronouns
Relative Pronouns
The Verb
Subject Verb Agreement
Active and Passive Voice
Uses of the Tenses
The Infinitive
The auxiliaries
Adverb
Preposition
Conjunction
UNIT II
Fluency development
Story Telling
Narration
Group Discussion
Dialogue
Presentation
Written
Lay out of Business letters
Lay out of Reports
Lay out of Agenda and Minutes of Meetings
References: High School English Grammar and Composition – Wren & Martin
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BSCFSHM-205
PRACTICAL
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SEMESTER - 3
BSCFSHM-301
Fire Science – Part-II
UNIT I
Basic physics
• Units
• Guidelines for writing the units
• Force, resultant force
• Laws of force
• Laws of motion
• Mass and weight, work, power, energy
• Law of conservation of energy
• Mechanics – rest and motion
• Distance and displacement
• Speed and velocity
UNIT II
Fire Chemistry – II
Atomic structure
• Elements, compounds
• Pure substance and mixture
• Physical and chemical changes
• Condition for the changes
• Energy changes
• Effects of heat on matter
• Combustion
• Temperature
• Specific heat capacity
• Catalyst
• Neutralization
• Sublimation
• Heat of decomposing
• Chemical reaction
• Exothermic reaction and endothermic reaction
• Transmission of heat
• Flash and fire point
• Flammables and combustible chemicals
• Spontaneous combustion
Reference: Principles of Physical Chemistry – Dr. BR Puri, Dr. LR Shama, Mr. Patania
Thermodynamics – Dr. JC Kuriakose, Dr. J Raja Ram
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BSCFSHM-302
Security Management of Industrial Plants
UNIT I
Introduction
Need of Security Arrangements in Industrial Plants
Security Programme
Fencing and Walls
External Landscape
Lighting
UNIT II
Alarm System
Visitor Entry Pass
Employee entry Pass
Communication
Safe Keys and Locks
UNIT II
Security Guard Force
Check List for Plant Security
Security Staff Parade Drills
Discipline
Record Keeping
References:
Industrial Safety, Health and Environment Management Systems – RK Jain
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BSCFSHM-303
Organisation, Administration and Management Responsibility
UNIT I
Introduction
Objectives
Basic Safety Programming
Safety Department
UNIT II
Management Responsibility for Safety
Safeguarding Public
General Safety Rules
Responsibilities of Government
Responsibilities of Social Organizations
Responsibilities of Public Authorities
UNIT III
Safety Activities of ILO
Maintenance and Safety
Factories Act – 1948
Inspection and certifying
References:
Industrial Safety, Health and Environment Management Systems – RK Jain
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BSCFSHM-304
Chemical and Environmental Hazards
UNIT I
Introduction
Multiple effects of Chemicals
Industrial Toxicology
Toxic Chemicals and its harmful effects on Humans
Harmful effects of Chemicals
Factors influencing the effects of Toxic Materials
Units of concentration
UNIT II
Chemical Hazards Exposures
Safety Analysis
Control Measures
Management of Workplace Exposure
Plant Operations
Dust Explosions
UNIT III
Introduction to Environmental Hazards
Terms and Definitions
Pollution
Environment Pollutants
Energy, Man and Environment
Law of Conservation of Energy
Thermodynamics
References:
1. Industrial Safety, Health and Environment Management Systems – RK Jain
2. Thermodynamics – Dr. JC Kuriakose, Dr. J Raja Ram
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BSCFSHM-305
PRACTICAL
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SEMESTER - 4
BSCFSHM-401
Industrial Psychology, Ergonomics and Accidents
UNIT I
Introduction
Industrial Psychology
Scope of Industrial Psychology
Concepts of Industrial Psychology
Principles of Industrial Psychology
Applications of Industrial Psychology
Industrial Accidents
Human Carelessness
Accident Proneness
Physical Factors
UNIT II
Vision
Reaction Time
Relationship between Perception and muscular responses and injuries
Relationship between Intelligence and Injury Experience
Hearing
Emotional Instability
Fatigue
Illumination
Noise
UNIT III
Vision
Atmospheric conditions
Job stress and its effect
Coping with stress
Bio Mechanics and Ergonomics
Industrial Ergonomics and Measurements
UNIT IV
Physiology
Psychology
Working Environment
References:
1. Industrial Safety, Health and Environment Management Systems – RK Jain
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BSCFSHM-402
Industrial Noise and Noise Control
UNIT I
Introduction
Effect of noise on the auditory system
Electrical noise and interferences
Audible Noise
Acoustics
Fundamentals of sound
Measurement of audible noise
UNIT II
Attenuation of Sound Pressure Levels
Acceptable levels of noise
Criteria for Hearing Loss
Control of noise
Noise Abatement
Vibration
Galloping
UNIT III
Corona
Vibration Dampers
Audiometric Testing
Hearing Protectors
Record Keeping
References:
1. Industrial Safety, Health and Environment Management Systems – RK Jain
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BSCFSHM-403
Industrial Safety Analysis
UNIT I
Introduction
Homogeneity in system analysis
Locating and defining injury sources
Sources of Data
Identify causes of Injury
Information for identification
Subsidiary facts
Injury Investigation
UNIT II
Evolution of Methodical Analysis
Binary Number System
Computer Logic
Safety Analysis Technique
Fault Tree Calculations
Fault Tree Limitations
UNIT III
Failure Modes and Effect Analysis
Other systems analysis Techniques
Risk Tolerability
References:
1. Industrial Safety, Health and Environment Management Systems – RK Jain
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BSCFSHM-404
Safety in Power Plants
UNIT I
Responsibilities of Employees
General Safety Requirement/guidelines
Boilers
Structure and Buildings
Control of Fluid systems safety
Safety guidelines for high speed rotary equipment
Gas Turbine
Fuel Pipe Line
UNIT II
Safety of Diesel Stations
Electrical quality associated with Human Injury
Safety Precautions for electrical workers
Safety Rules for Line Men
Authorization
Care and storage of live line tools
UNIT III
HT and EHT Cables
Precautions in respect of Storage Batteries
Electrical Maintenance
Earthing
References:
1. Industrial Safety, Health and Environment Management Systems – RK Jain
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BSCFSHM-405
PRACTICAL
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SEMESTER - 5
BSCFSHM-501
Radiation Hazards
UNIT I
Definitions
Nuclear Energy
Nuclear Fission
Nuclear Cycle
Enrichment
Fabrication
Nuclear Fission Chain Reaction
Nuclear Cycle Re processing
Nuclear Power Plant
UNIT II
Natural Gas
Thermal Neutrons
Enrichment Process
Chain Reaction
Ionizing and non ionizing radiation
Particulate and electromagnetic radiation
Radiation Dose
Alpha Radiation
Gamma Radiation
Cosmic Radiation
UNIT III
Ionizing Radiation Controls
Devices for measuring Radiation
Controlling Radiation Hazards
Controlling Radiation Exposure
Non ionizing Radiation
Disposal of Radioactive wastes
References:
1. Industrial Safety, Health and Environment Management Systems – RK Jain
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BSCFSHM-502
Safety Training for employees and Human Resource Development
(HRD)
UNIT I
Definitions
Methods of Training to Industrial Employees
Discussion Groups
Continued Training
Training Facilities
Benefits of Training to Employees
Specialized Training for Safety
Positive Instructions
UNIT II
Human Resource Development (HRD)
HRD Concept
Nature of HRD
Objectives of HRD
Benefits of HRD
Concept of HRD
HRD Matrix
HRD Process
Challenges and Tasks
Emerging Horizons
HR Managers
References:
1. Industrial Safety, Health and Environment Management Systems – RK Jain
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BSCFSHM-503
Social Security in Industries
UNIT I
Definitions
Scope of Social Security
Social Security in India
Administration
Working of ESI
Benefits of Workers
UNIT II
Group Life Insurance
Workman’s Compensation Act
Maternity Benefit Act
Employees Provident Fund Act
Right to Payment for Maternity
UNIT III
Insurance Policies
Taking Policy
Transit Insurance
Employees State
Inspection/ Safety Audit
After Fire incident
After Theft
After Accident
References:
1. Industrial Safety, Health and Environment Management Systems – RK Jain
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BSCFSHM-504
Occupational Health
UNIT I
Introduction
Occupational Health Risks
Ways to reduce occupational Risks
Excerpts from ILO Convention
Measures for Occupational Health and Safety
Compensation and Rehabilitation
UNIT II
Working Women
Working Children
Insurance Schemes
Tips to improve Occupational Health
Community Health
Health services
UNIT III
Preventive medicines
Illness and Healing
Degenerative Illness
Common Diseases
Care of ENT
Diseases: Causes and cures
References:
1. Industrial Safety, Health and Environment Management Systems – RK Jain
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BSCFSHM-505
PRACTICAL
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SEMESTER - 6
BSCFSHM-601
Controlling Environmental Pollution
UNIT I
Introduction
Survival of the environment
Conflict between North and South
Endangered Earth
Environmental Control Regulations
Control through education
Impact Assessment
Prevention and control of pollution
Central Pollution Control Board
UNIT II
Approaches to environmental Regulation
Concept of Industrial Ecology
Environmental Management System
Compliance to Legislations
Environmental Standards
ISO 14000
International Environmental guiding Principles
UNIT III
Environment Management
Integrated approach in managing Safety & Environment
Development process towards sustainability
Management and waste disposal system
Hazardous Waste Management
References:
1. Industrial Safety, Health and Environment Management Systems – RK Jain
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BSCFSHM-602
Disaster Management
UNIT I
Introduction
Disaster Management Plan
Disaster Zoning for natural calamities
Important consideration in Disaster Management
Structure
Constitution
Needs and resources to tackle disaster
UNIT II
Pre-Disaster preparedness
Post disaster response and recovery
Control of emergencies
Organization consideration
Concept of communication
UNIT III
Pre-Disaster preparedness
Disaster Management Plan
Fire : Disaster
References:
1. Industrial Safety, Health and Environment Management Systems – RK Jain
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BSCFSHM-603
Energy Conservation and Sustainable Development
UNIT I
Energy Conservation Act
Bureau of Energy Efficiency
Energy Management
Energy Conservation
Energy Audits
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA)
Sustainable energy development
UNIT II
Introduction to sustainable development
Issue of achieving sustainable development
Optimal resource utilization
Sustainable cities
Sustainable Transportation system
UNIT III
Sustainable mining Technology
Energy conservation
Sustainable Future
Efficient energy management
Bio-Methanation
Bio filtration
Sustainable development
Protection of atmosphere
References:
1. Industrial Safety, Health and Environment Management Systems – RK Jain
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BSCFSHM-604
PRACTICAL I
BSCFSHM-605
PRACTICAL II
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