Detailed Contents
Week 1: Introduction to Risk Evaluation and Control – Basic Concepts
· Definition of danger and risk.
· Key actors in prevention.
· Case studies: Industrial accidents.
Week 2: Classification of Hazards
· Physical, chemical, mechanical, and biological hazards.
· Examples from industrial environments.
· Combined hazard scenarios.
Week 3: Accident Indicators
· Frequency Rate, Severity Rate, Incidence Rate.
· Lost Time Accidents (LTA).
· Near miss reporting and importance.
Week 4: Workplace Risk Analysis Methods
· Observation techniques.
· Risk mapping and assessment matrices.
· Practical exercises on hazard identification.
Week 5: Accident Analysis – Introduction to Tree of Causes
· Concept and methodology.
· Steps to build a tree of causes.
· Practical examples of accident analysis.
Week 6: Case Studies of Industrial Accidents
· Detailed accident reports.
· Application of accident indicators.
· Discussion and prevention measures.
Week 7: Mid-Semester Review & Workshop
· Synthesis of Chapters 1–6.
· Interactive exercises.
· Group presentation of risk scenarios.
Week 8: Introduction to Occupational Health
· Concepts of hygiene and public health.
· Work-related diseases.
· Examples from industrial workplaces.
Week 9: Hygiene in the Living and Working Environment
· Housing hygiene.
· Industrial hygiene practices.
· Case examples.
Week 10: Environmental Protection – Principles
· Pollution sources: air, water, soil.
· Waste management concepts.
· Industrial case studies.
Week 11: Environmental Risk Management
· Monitoring environmental hazards.
· Industrial safety standards.
· ISO and regulatory frameworks.
Week 12: Introduction to Sustainable Development
· Definition and principles.
· Relation to industrial safety.
· Practical examples from industry.
Week 13: Roles of National and International Organizations
· Occupational health and safety institutions.
· WHO, ILO, OSHA, local agencies.
· Examples of regulation implementation.
Week 14: Integrated HSE Management Systems
· Linking Health, Safety, Environment.
· Examples of industrial HSE systems.
· Case study: Implementation in a process plant.
Week 15: Final Review and Case Study Workshop
· Global synthesis of the course.
· Final workshop: Building a risk analysis report.
· Preparation for final evaluation.