Hygiene, safety & environment

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.