ANNA UNIVTIRUNELVELI ME INDUSTRIAL SAFETY SYSLLABUS

ANNA UNIVERSITY : : 600 025

CURRICULUM 2005 - FULL TIME MODE

M.E. INDUSTRIAL SAFETY ENGINEERING

SEMESTER – I

Code No. Course Title L T P M
THEORY
MA1605 Probability and Statistics
3 1 0 100
IS1601 Principles of Safety Management
3 0 0 100
IS1602 Environmental safety
3 0 0 100
IS1603 Occupational health & Industrial Hygiene
3 0 0 100
IS1604 Industrial Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) acts
4 0 0 100
E1*** Elective I 3 0 0 100


SEMESTER – II

Code No. Course Title L T P M
THEORY
IS1651 Fire Engineering and Explosion control
3 0 0 100
IS1652 Computer aided hazard analysis
3 1 0 100
IS1653 Electrical safety
3 0 0 100
IE1673 Reliability Engineering
3 0 0 100
IS1655 Safety in Chemical Industries
3 0 0 100
E2*** Elective II 3 0 0 100
PRACTICAL
IS1656 Industrial Safety Lab
0 0 3 100

SEMESTER – III

Code No. Course Title L T P M
THEORY
E3*** Elective IV 3 0 0 100
E4*** Elective V 3 0 0 100
E5*** Elective VI 3 0 0 100
PRACTICAL
IS1751 Project Work - Phase I 0 0 12 *

SEMESTER – IV

Code No. Course Title L T P M
PRACTICAL
IS1751 Project Wok – Phase II 0 0 24 *

* As per the Regulations 2005.



ELECTIVES FOR M.E. INDUSTRIAL SAFETY ENGINEERING

Course Code Course Title L T P M
IE1653 Quality Engineering
3 0 0 100
IE1676 Artificial Intelligence and Expert systems
3 0 0 100
IS1621 Work Study and Ergonomics
3 0 0 100
IS1622 Dock Safety
3 0 0 100
IS1623 Safety in Construction
3 0 0 100
IS1671 Transport Safety
3 0 0 100
IS1672 Fireworks safety
3 0 0 100
IS1673 Safety in Powder Handling
3 0 0 100
IS1721 Nuclear Engineering and Safety
3 0 0 100
IS1722 Safety in Textile Industry
3 0 0 100
IS1723 Safety in Mines
3 0 0 100
IS1724 Safety in Engineering Industry
3 0 0 100
IS1725 Plant Layout and Materials Handling
3 0 0 100
IS1726 Disaster Management
3 0 0 100
IS1727 OHSAS 18000 & ISO 14000
3 0 0 100
IS1728 Human Factors Engineering
3 0 0 100

MA1605 PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS 3 1 0 100

1. PROBABILITY AND RANDOM VARIABLE

Probability – Random variables – Moments – Moment generating function – Standard distributions – Functions of random variables – Two-dimensional R.Vs – Correlation and Regression.

2. ESTIMATION THEORY:

Principle of least squares – Regression – Multiple and Partial correlations – Estimation of Parameters – Maximum likelihood estimates – Method of moments.

3. TESTING OF HYPOTHESIS:

Sampling distributions – Test based on Normal, t-distribution, chi-square, and F-distributions – Analysis of variance – One-way and two way classifications.

4. DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS:

Completely Randomized Design – Randomized Block Design – Latin Square Design – 2 Factorial Design.

5. TIME SERIES:

Characteristics and Representation – Moving averages – Exponential smoothing – Auto Regressive Processes.

REFERENCES:

1. Freund John, E and Miller, Irvin, “Probability and Statistics for Engineering”, 5th Edition, Prentice Hall, 1994.
2. Jay, L.Devore, “Probability and Statistics for Engineering and Sciences”, Brooks Cole Publishing Company, Monterey, California, 1982.
3. Montgomery D.C and Johnson, L.A, “Forecasting and Time series”, McGraw Hill.
4. Anderson, O.D, “Time series Analysis: Theory and Practice”, I.North-Holland, Amsterdam, 1982.
5. Gupta, S.C and Kapoor, V.K., “Fundamentals of Mathematical Statistics”, Sultan Chand and Sons, New Delhi, 1999.


IS1601 PRINCIPLES OF SAFETY MANAGEMENT 3 0 0 100

1. CONCEPTS AND TECHNIQUES 10
History of Safety movement –Evolution of modern safety concept- general concepts of management – planning for safety for optimization of productivity -productivity, quality and safety-line and staff functions for safety-budgeting for safety-safety policy.
Incident Recall Technique (IRT), disaster control, job safety analysis, safety survey, safety inspection, safety sampling, evaluation of performance of supervisors on safety.

2. SAFETY AUDIT - INTRODUCTION 10
Components of safety audit, types of audit, audit methodology, non conformity reporting (NCR), audit checklist and report – review of inspection, remarks by government agencies, consultants, experts – perusal of accident and safety records, formats – implementation of audit indication - liaison with departments to ensure co-ordination – check list – identification of unsafe acts of workers and unsafe conditions in the shop floor.

3. ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION AND REPORTING 10
Concept of an accident, reportable and non reportable accidents, reporting to statutory authorities – principles of accident prevention – accident investigation and analysis – records for accidents, departmental accident reports, documentation of accidents – unsafe act and condition – domino sequence – supervisory role – role of safety committee –cost of accident.

4. SAFETY PERFORMANCE MONITORING 8
ANSI (Z16.1) Recommended practices for compiling and measuring work injury experience – permanent total disabilities, permanent partial disabilities, temporary total disabilities - Calculation of accident indices, frequency rate, severity rate, frequency severity incidence, incident rate, accident rate, safety “t” score, safety activity rate – problems.

5. SAFETY EDUCATION AND TRAINING 7
Importance of training-identification of training needs-training methods – programmes, seminars, conferences, competitions – method of promoting safe practice - motivation – communication - role of government agencies and private consulting agencies in safety training – creating awareness, awards, celebrations, safety posters, safety displays, safety pledge, safety incentive scheme, safety campaign – Domestic Safety and Training.

TOTAL = 45



TEXT BOOKS
1. Heinrich H.W. “Industrial Accident Prevention” McGraw-Hill Company, New York, 1980.
2. Krishnan N.V. “Safety Management in Industry” Jaico Publishing House, Bombay, 1997.
3. Lees, F.P., “Loss Prevention in Process Industries” Butterworth publications, London, 2nd edition, 1990.
4. John Ridley, “Safety at Work”, Butterworth & Co., London, 1983.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Dan Petersen, “Techniques of Safety Management”, McGraw-Hill Company, Tokyo, 1981.
2. Relevant India Acts and Rules, Government of India.
3. Relevant Indian Standards and Specifications, BIS, New Delhi.
4. Blake R.B., “Industrial Safety” Prentice Hall, Inc., New Jersey, 1973.
5. “Safety and Good House Keeping”, N.P.C., New Delhi, 1985.
6. “Accident Prevention Manual for Industrial Operations”, N.S.C.Chicago, 1982.
7. Journal by Insurance company surveyors and loss assessors – Mumbai – published by Insurance companies.


IS1602 ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 3 0 0 100


1. AIR POLLUTION 10
Classification and properties of air pollutants – Pollution sources – Effects of air pollutants on human beings, Animals, Plants and Materials - automobile pollution-hazards of air pollution-concept of clean coal combustion technology - ultra violet radiation, infrared radiation, radiation from sun-hazards due to depletion of ozone - deforestation-ozone holes-automobile exhausts-chemical factory stack emissions-CFC.

2. WATER POLLUTION 10
Classification of water pollutants-health hazards-sampling and analysis of water-water treatment - different industrial effluents and their treatment and disposal -advanced wastewater treatment - effluent quality standards and laws- chemical industries, tannery, textile effluents-common treatment.

3. HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT 8
Hazardous waste management in India-waste identification, characterization and classification-technological options for collection, treatment and disposal of hazardous waste-selection charts for the treatment of different hazardous wastes-methods of collection and disposal of solid wastes-health hazards-toxic and radioactive wastes-incineration and vitrification - hazards due to bio-process-dilution-standards and restrictions – recycling and reuse.

4. ENVIRONMENTAL MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL 10
Sampling and analysis – dust monitor – gas analyzer, particle size analyzer – lux meter-pH meter – gas chromatograph – atomic absorption spectrometer.

Gravitational settling chambers-cyclone separators-scrubbers-electrostatic precipitator - bag filter – maintenance - control of gaseous emission by adsorption, absorption and combustion methods- Pollution Control Board-laws.

5. POLLUTION CONTROL IN PROCESS INDUSTRIES 7

Pollution control in process industries like cement, paper, petroleum-petroleum products-textile-tanneries-thermal power plants – dying and pigment industries - eco-friendly energy.
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Total : 45
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REFERENCES:

1. Rao, CS, “Environmental pollution engineering:, Wiley Eastern Limited, New Delhi, 1992.
2. S.P.Mahajan, “Pollution control in process industries”, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company, New Delhi, 1993.
3. Varma and Braner, “Air pollution equipment”, Springer Publishers, Second Edition.

IS1603 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND INDUSTRIAL HYGIEN 3 0 0 100

1. PHYSICAL HAZARDS 9
Noise, compensation aspects, noise exposure regulation, properties of sound, occupational damage, risk factors, sound measuring instruments, octave band analyzer, noise networks, noise surveys, noise control program, industrial audiometry, hearing conservation programs- vibration, types, effects, instruments, surveying procedure, permissible exposure limit.

Ionizing radiation, types, effects, monitoring instruments, control programs, OSHA standard- non-ionizing radiations, effects, types, radar hazards, microwaves and radio-waves, lasers, TLV- cold environments, hypothermia, wind chill index, control measures- hot environments, thermal comfort, heat stress indices, acclimatization, estimation and control

2. CHEMICAL HAZARDS 9

Recognition of chemical hazards-dust, fumes, mist, vapour, fog, gases, types, concentration, Exposure vs. dose, TLV - Methods of Evaluation, process or operation description, Field Survey, Sampling methodology, Industrial Hygiene calculations, Comparison with OSHAS Standard.

Air Sampling instruments, Types, Measurement Procedures, Instruments Procedures, Gas and Vapour monitors, dust sample collection devices, personal sampling

Methods of Control - Engineering Control, Design maintenance considerations, design specifications - General Control Methods - training and education

3. BIOLOGICAL AND ERGONOMICAL HAZARDS 9
Classification of Biohazardous agents – examples, bacterial agents, rickettsial and chlamydial agents, viral agents, fungal, parasitic agents, infectious diseases - Biohazard control program, employee health program-laboratory safety program-animal care and handling-biological safety cabinets - building design.

Work Related Musculoskeltal Disorders –carpal tunnel syndrome CTS- Tendon pain-disorders of the neck- back injuries.

4. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND TOXICOLOGY 9
Concept and spectrum of health - functional units and activities of occupational health services, pre-employment and post-employment medical examinations - occupational related diseases, levels of prevention of diseases, notifiable occupational diseases such as silicosis, asbestosis, pneumoconiosis, siderosis, anthracosis, aluminosis and anthrax, lead-nickel, chromium and manganese toxicity, gas poisoning (such as CO, ammonia, coal and dust etc) their effects and prevention – cardio pulmonary resuscitation, audiometric tests, eye tests, vital function tests.

Industrial toxicology, local, systemic and chronic effects, temporary and cumulative effects, carcinogens entry into human systems


5. OCCUPATIONAL PHYSIOLOGY 9
Man as a system component – allocation of functions – efficiency – occupational work capacity – aerobic and anaerobic work – evaluation of physiological requirements of jobs – parameters of measurements – categorization of job heaviness – work organization – stress – strain – fatigue – rest pauses – shift work – personal hygiene.

TEXT BOOK

1. Hand book of “Occupational Safety and Health”, National Safety Council, Chicago, 1982

REFERENCE

1. Encyclopedia of “Occupational Health and Safety”, Vol.I and II, published by International Labour Office, Geneva, 1985


IS1604 INDUSTRIAL SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT ACTS
4 0 0 100

1. FACTORIES ACT – 1948 10
Stuatutory authorities – inspecting staff, health, safety, provisions relating to hazardous processes, welfare, working hours, employment of young persons – special provisions – penalties and procedures-Tamilnadu Factories Rules 1950 under Safety and health chapters of Factories Act 1948

2. ENVIRONMENT ACT – 1986 10
General powers of the central government, prevention, control and abatement of environmental pollution-Biomedical waste (Management and handling Rules, 1989-The noise pollution (Regulation and control) Rules, 2000-The Batteries (Management and Handling Rules) 2001- No Objection certificate from statutory authorities like pollution control board.

Air Act 1981 and Water Act 1974: Central and state boards for the prevention and control of air pollution-powers and functions of boards – prevention and control of air pollution and water pollution – fund – accounts and audit, penalties and procedures.

3. MANUFACTURE, STORAGE AND IMPORT OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL RULES 1989 10

Definitions – duties of authorities – responsibilities of occupier – notification of major accidents – information to be furnished – preparation of offsite and onsite plans – list of hazardous and toxic chemicals – safety reports – safety data sheets.

4. OTHER ACTS AND RULES 20
Indian Boiler Act 1923, static and mobile pressure vessel rules (SMPV), motor vehicle rules, mines act 1952, workman compensation act, rules – electricity act and rules – hazardous wastes (management and handling) rules, 1989, with amendments in 2000- the building and other construction workers act 1996., Petroleum rules, Gas cyclinder rules-Explosives Act 1983-Pesticides Act

5. INTERNATIONAL ACTS AND STANDARDS 10
Occupational Safety and Health act of USA (The Williames-Steiger Act of 1970) – Helath and safety work act (HASAWA 1974, UK) – OSHAS 18000 – ISO 14000 – American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
TOTAL : 60


REFERENCES
1. The Factories Act 1948, Madras Book Agency, Chennai, 2000
2. The Environment Act (Protection) 1986, Commercial Law Publishers (India) Pvt.Ltd., New Delhi.
3. Water (Prevention and control of pollution) act 1974, Commercial Law publishers (India) Pvt.Ltd., New Delhi.
4. Air (Prevention and control of pollution) act 1981, Commercial Law Publishers (India) Pvt.Ltd., New Delhi.
5. The Indian boilers act 1923, Commercial Law Publishers (India) Pvt.Ltd., Allahabad.
6. The Mines Act 1952, Commercial Law Publishers (India) Pvt.Ltd., Allahabad.
7. The manufacture, storage and import of hazardous chemical rules 1989, Madras Book Agency, Chennai.
8. National seminar on hazardous waste management organized by National Safety council, Ministry of environment and forests, Government of India, United States – Asia environmental partnership, Tamilnadu pollution control board and Indian chemical manufacturers association, April 2001.

IS1651 FIRE ENGINEERING AND EXPLOSIVE CONTROL 3 0 0 100


1. PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF FIRE 9
Fire properties of solid, liquid and gases - fire spread - toxicity of products of combustion - theory of combustion and explosion – vapour clouds – flash fire – jet fires – pool fires – unconfined vapour cloud explosion, shock waves - auto-ignition – boiling liquid expanding vapour explosion – case studies – Flixborough, Mexico disaster, Pasedena Texas, Piper Alpha, Peterborough & Bombay Victoria dock ship explosions.

2. FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION 10
Sources of ignition – fire triangle – principles of fire extinguishing – active and passive fire protection systems – various classes of fires – A, B, C, D, E – types of fire extinguishers – fire stoppers – hydrant pipes – hoses – monitors – fire watchers – lay out of stand pipes – fire station-fire alarms and sirens – maintenance of fire trucks – foam generators – escape from fire rescue operations – fire drills – notice-first aid for burns.

3. INDUSTRIAL FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS 10
Sprinkler-hydrants-stand pipes – special fire suppression systems like deluge and emulsifier, selection criteria of the above installations, reliability, maintenance, evaluation and standards – alarm and detection systems. Other suppression systems – CO2 system, foam system, dry chemical powder (DCP) system, halon system – need for halon replacement – smoke venting. Portable extinguishers – flammable liquids – tank farms – indices of inflammability-fire fighting systems.

4. BUILDING FIRE SAFETY 7
Objectives of fire safe building design, Fire load, fire resistant material and fire testing – structural fire protection – structural integrity – concept of egress design - exists – width calculations - fire certificates – fire safety requirements for high rise buildings – snookers.

5. EXPLOSION PROTECTING SYSTEMS 9
Principles of explosion-detonation and blast waves-explosion parameters – Explosion Protection, Containment, Flame Arrestors, isolation, suppression, venting, explosion relief of large enclosure-explosion venting-inert gases, plant for generation of inert gas-rupture disc in process vessels and lines explosion, suppression system based on carbon dioxide (CO2) and halons-hazards in LPG, ammonia (NH3), sulphur dioxide (SO3), chlorine (CL2) etc.

TOTAL : 45




TEXT BOOK
1. Derek, James, “Fire Prevention Hand Book”, Butter Worths and Company, London, 1986.

REFERENCES
1. Gupta, R.S., “Hand Book of Fire Technology” Orient Longman, Bombay 1977.
2. “Accident Prevention manual for industrial operations” N.S.C., Chicago, 1982.
3. Dinko Tuhtar, “Fire and explosion protection”
4. “Davis Daniel et al, “Hand Book of fire technology”
5. Fire fighters hazardous materials reference book Fire Prevention in Factories”, Van Nostrand Rein Hold, New York, 1991.
6. “Fire Prevention and fire fighting”, Loss prevention Association, India.
7. Relevant Indian Acts and rules, Government of India.



IS1652 COMPUTER AIDED HAZARD ANALYSIS 3 1 0 100


1. HAZARD, RISK ISSUES AND HAZARD ASSESSMENT 9
Introduction, hazard, hazard monitoring-risk issue, group or societal risk, individual risk, voluntary and involuntary risk, social benefits Vs technological risk, approaches for establishing risk acceptance levels, Risk estimation.

Hazard assessment, procedure, methodology; safety audit, checklist analysis, what-if analysis, safety review, preliminary hazard analysis(PHA), human error analysis, hazard operability studies(HAZOP),safety warning systems.

2. COMPUTER AIDED INSTRUMENTS 11
Applications of Advanced Equipments and Instruments, Thermo Calorimetry, Differential Scanning Calorimeter(DSC), Thermo Gravimetric Analyser(TGA), Accelerated Rate Calorimeter(ARC), Reactive Calorimeter(RC), Reaction System Screening Tool(RSST) - Principles of operations, Controlling parameters, Applications, advantages.

Explosive Testing, Deflagration Test, Detonation Test, Ignition Test, Minimum ignition energy Test, Sensitiveness Test, Impact Sensitiveness Test(BAM) and Friction Sensitiveness Test (BAM), Shock Sensitiveness Test, Card Gap Test.

3. RISK ANALYSIS QUANTIFICATION AND SOFTWARES 8
Fault Tree Analysis & Event Tree Analysis, Logic symbols, methodology, minimal cut set ranking - fire explosion and toxicity index(FETI), various indices - Hazard analysis(HAZAN)- Failure Mode and Effect Analysis(FMEA)- Basic concepts of Reliability- Software on Risk analysis, CISCON, FETI, HAMGARS modules on Heat radiation, Pool fire, Jet, Explosion. Reliability softwares on FMEA for mechanical and electrical systems.

4. CONSEQUENCES ANALYSIS 9
Logics of consequences analysis- Estimation- Hazard identification based on the properties of chemicals- Chemical inventory analysis- identification of hazardous processes- Estimation of source term, Gas or vapour release, liquid release, two phase release- Heat radiation effects, BLEVE, Pool fires and Jet fire- Gas/vapour dispersion- Explosion, UVCE and Flash fire, Explosion effects and confined explosion- Toxic effects- Plotting the damage distances on plot plant/layout.

5. CREDIBILITY OF RISK ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES 8
Past accident analysis as information sources for Hazard analysis and consequences analysis of chemical accident, Mexico disaster, Flixborough, Bhopal, Seveso, Pasadena, Feyzin disaster(1966), Port Hudson disaster- convey report, hazard assessment of non-nuclear installation- Rijnmond report, risk analysis of size potentially Hazardous Industrial objects- Rasmussen masses report, Reactor safety study of Nuclear power plant

L=45; T=15; Total=60





REFERENCES:

1. Loss Prevention in Process Industries-Frank P. Less Butterworth-Hein UK 1990 (Vol.I, II & III)
2. Methodologies for Risk and Safety Assessment in Chemical Process Industries, Commonwealth Science Council, UK
3. Course Material Intensive Training Programme on Consequence Analysis, by Process Safety Centre, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Tarnaka & CLRI, Chennai.
4. ILO- Major Hazard control- A practical Manual, ILO, Geneva, 1988.
5. Brown, D.B. System analysis and Design for safety, Prentice Hall, 1976.
6. Hazop and Hazom, by Trevor A Klett, Institute of Chemical Engineering.
7. Quantitative Risk assessment in Chemical Industries, Institute of Chemical Industries, Centre for Chemical process safety.
8. Guidelines for Hazard Evaluation Procedures, Centre for Chemical Process safety, AICHE 1992.

IS1653 ELECTRICAL SAFETY 3 0 0 100

1. CONCEPTS AND STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS 9
Introduction – electrostatics, electro magnetism, stored energy, energy radiation and electromagnetic interference – Working principles of electrical equipment-Indian electricity act and rules-statutory requirements from electrical inspectorate-international standards on electrical safety – first aid-cardio pulmonary resuscitation(CPR).

2. ELECTRICAL HAZARDS 10
Primary and secondary hazards-shocks, burns, scalds, falls-human safety in the use of electricity.

Energy leakage-clearances and insulation-classes of insulation-voltage classifications-excess energy-current surges-Safety in handling of war equipments-over current and short circuit current-heating effects of current-electromagnetic forces-corona effect-static electricity –definition, sources, hazardous conditions, control, electrical causes of fire and explosion-ionization, spark and arc-ignition energy-national electrical safety code ANSI.

Lightning, hazards, lightning arrestor, installation – earthing, specifications, earth resistance, earth pit maintenance.

3. PROTECTION SYSTEMS 10
Fuse, circuit breakers and overload relays – protection against over voltage and under voltage – safe limits of amperage – voltage –safe distance from lines-capacity and protection of conductor-joints-and connections, overload and short circuit protection-no load protection-earth fault protection.

FRLS insulation-insulation and continuity test-system grounding-equipment grounding-earth leakage circuit breaker (ELCB)-cable wires-maintenance of ground-ground fault circuit interrupter-use of low voltage-electrical guards-Personal protective equipment – safety in handling hand held electrical appliances tools and medical equipments.

4. SELECTION, INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 9
Role of environment in selection-safety aspects in application - protection and interlock-self diagnostic features and fail safe concepts-lock out and work permit system-discharge rod and earthing devices-safety in the use of portable tools-cabling and cable joints-preventive maintenance.

5. HAZARDOUS ZONES 7
Classification of hazardous zones-intrinsically safe and explosion proof electrical apparatus-increase safe equipment-their selection for different zones-temperature classification-grouping of gases-use of barriers and isolators-equipment certifying agencies.

Total : 45




TEXT BOOK
1. Fordham Cooper, W., “Electrical Safety Engineering” Butterworth and Company, London, 1986.

REFERENCES
1. ”Accident prevention manual for industrial operations”, N.S.C.,
Chicago, 1982.
2. Indian Electricity Act and Rules, Government of India.
3. Power Engineers – Handbook of TNEB, Chennai, 1989.
4. Martin Glov Electrostatic Hazards in powder handling, Research Studies Pvt.LTd., England, 1988.


IE1673 RELIABILITY ENGINEERING 3 0 0 100

1. RELIABILITY CONCEPT: 7

Reliability function – failure rate – mean time between failures (MTBF) – mean time to failure (MTTF) – A priori and a posteriori concept - mortality curve – useful life – availability – maintainability – system effectiveness.

2. FAILURE DATA ANALYSIS: 10

Time to failure distributions – Exponential, normal, Gamma, Weibull, ranking of data – probability plotting techniques – Hazard plotting.

3. RELIABILITY PREDICTION MODELS: 12

Series and parallel systems – RBD approach – Standby systems – m/n configuration – Application of Bayes’ theorem – cut and tie set method – Markov analysis – Fault Tree Analysis – limitations.

4. RELIABILITY MANAGEMENT: 10

Reliability testing – Reliability growth monitoring – Non-parametric methods – Reliability and life cycle costs – Reliability allocation – Replacement model.

5. RISK ASSESSMENT: 6

Definition and measurement of risk – risk analysis techniques – risk reduction resources – industrial safety and risk assessment.
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Total : 45
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REFERENCES:

1. Srinath L.S, “Reliability Engineering”, Affiliated East-West Press Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, 1998.
2. Modarres, “Reliability and Risk analysis”, Maral Dekker Inc.1993.
3. John Davidson, “The Reliability of Mechanical system” published by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, London, 1988.
4. Smith C.O. “Introduction to Reliability in Design”, McGraw Hill, London, 1976.



IS1655 SAFETY IN CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES 3 0 0 100

1. SAFETY IN PROCESS DESIGN AND PRESSURE SYSTEM DESIGN 9

Design process, conceptual design and detail design, assessment, inherently safer design- chemical reactor , types, batch reactors, reaction hazard evaluation, assessment, reactor safety, operating conditions, unit operations and equipments, utilities.

Pressure system, pressure vessel design, standards and codes- pipe works and valves- heat exchangers- process machinery- over pressure protection, pressure relief devices and design, fire relief, vacuum and thermal relief, special situations, disposal- flare and vent systems- failures in pressure system.

2. PLANT COMMISSIONING AND INSPECTION 9

Commissioning phases and organization, pre-commissioning documents, process commissioning, commissioning problems, post commissioning documentation

Plant inspection, pressure vessel, pressure piping system, non destructive testing, pressure testing, leak testing and monitoring- plant monitoring, performance monitoring, condition, vibration, corrosion, acoustic emission-pipe line inspection.

3. PLANT OPERATIONS 9

Operating discipline, operating procedure and inspection, format, emergency procedures- hand over and permit system- start up and shut down operation, refinery units- operation of fired heaters, driers, storage- operating activities and hazards- trip systems- exposure of personnel

4. PLANT MAINTENANCE, MODIFICATION AND EMERGENCY PLANNING 9

Management of maintenance, hazards- preparation for maintenance, isolation, purging, cleaning, confined spaces, permit system- maintenance equipment- hot works- tank cleaning, repair and demolition- online repairs- maintenance of protective devices- modification of plant, problems- controls of modifications.

Emergency planning, disaster planning, onsite emergency- offsite emergency, APELL

5. STORAGES 9
General consideration, petroleum product storages, storage tanks and vessel- storages layout- segregation, separating distance, secondary containment- venting and relief, atmospheric vent, pressure, vacuum valves, flame arrestors, fire relief- fire prevention and protection- LPG storages, pressure storages, layout, instrumentation, vapourizer, refrigerated storages- LNG storages, hydrogen storages, toxic storages, chlorine storages, ammonia storages, other chemical storages- underground storages- loading and unloading facilities- drum and cylinder storage- ware house, storage hazard assessment of LPG and LNG





TEXT BOOK:
1. Lees, F.P. “Loss Prevention in Process Industries” Butterworths and Company, 1996.

REFERENCES
1. “Quantitative Risk Assessment in Chemical Process Industries” American Institute of Chemical Industries, Centre for Chemical Process safety.
2. Fawcett, H.h. and Wood, “Safety and Accident Prevention in Chemical Operations” Wiley inters, Second Edition.
3. “Accident Prevention Manual for Industrial Operations” NSC, Chicago, 1982.
4. GREEN, A.E., “High Risk Safety Technology”, John Wiley and Sons,. 1984.
5. Petroleum Act and Rules, Government of India.
6. Carbide of Calcium Rules, Government of India.


IS1656 INDUSTRIAL SAFETY LAB. 0 0 3 100

Noise Level Measurement and Analysis
Measurement of sound pressure level in dB for Impact, continuous and intermittent sources at various networks, peak and average values.

Friction test
Explosive materials like barium nitrate, gun powder, white powder, amorces composition etc.

Impact test
Explosive materials like gun powder, white powder, amerces composition etc.
Burst strength test of packaging materials like paper bags, corrugated cartoons, wood etc.
Auto ignition temperature test.

Exhaust gas Measurement and Analysis
Measurement of Sox, Nox, Cox, hydrocarbons.

Environmental Parameter Measurement
Dry Bulb Temperature, Wet Bulb Temperature, Determination of relative humidity, wind flow and effective corrective effective.
Particle size Measurement
Air sampling analysis

TRAINING IN USAGE AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Personal protective equipment:
Respiratory and non-respiratory-demonstration-self contained breathing apparatus. Safety helmet, belt, hand gloves, goggles, safety shoe, gum boots, ankle shoes, face shield, nose mask, ear plug, ear muff, anti static and conducting plastics/rubber materials, apron and leg guard.

Fire extinguishers and its operations
Water Co2
Foam
Carbon dioxide (Co2)
Dry chemical powder


Static charge testing on plastic, rubber, ferrous and non-ferrous materials.

Illumination testing - by lux meter and photo meter.


Electrical safety
Insulation resistance for motors and cabels
Estimation of earth resistance
Earth continuity test
Sensitivity test for ELCB




Software Usage
Accident Analysis
Safety Audit Packages
Consequence Analysis (CISCON)
Fire, Explosion and Toxicity Index (FETI)
Reliability Analysis for Mechanical system and Electrical System
Failure Mode Analysis

First-Aid

Road safety signals and symbols


Equipments Required

1. Noise level meter : 1 No
2. Friction tester : 1 No
3. Impact tester : 1 No
4. Exhaust gas analyszer : 1 No
5. High volume sampler : 1 No
6. PPE Set : 1 No
7. Fire extinguisher set : 1 No
8. Static charge tester : 1 No
9. First aid kid : 1 No
10. Software : CISION, FETI & Failure Mode analysis

IS1621 WORK STUDY AND ERGONOMICS 3 0 0 100

Unit I WORK STUDY 9

Study of operations – work content – work procedure – breakdown – human factors – safety and method study – methods and movements at the workplace – substitution with latest devices – robotic concepts – applications in hazardous workplaces – productivity, quality and safety (PQS).

Unit II ERGONOMICS 9

Definition – applications of ergonomic principles in the shop floor – work benches – seating arrangements – layout of electrical panels- switch gears – principles of motion economy – location of controls – display locations – machine foundations – work platforms, fatigue, physical and mental strain – incidents of accident – physiology of workers.

Unit III PERSONAL PROTECTION 9

Concepts of personal protective equipment – types – selection of PPE – invisible protective barriers – procurement, storage, inspection and testing – quality – standards – ergonomic considerations in personal protective equipment design.

Unit IV PROCESS AND EQUIPMENT DESIGN 9

Process design – equipment – instrument – selection – concept modules – various machine tools - in-built safety – machine layout-machine guarding-safety devices and methods – selection, inspection, maintenance and safe usage – statutory provisions, operator training and supervision – hazards and prevention.

Unit V MAN MACHINE SYSTEMS 9

Job and personal risk factors – standards-selection and training-body size and posture-body dimension (static/dynamic) – adjustment range – penalties – guide lines for safe design and postures – evaluation and methods of reducing posture strain.

Man-machine interface-controls -types of control-identification and selection-types of displays-compatibility and stereotypes of important operations-fatigue and vigilance-measurement characteristics and strategies for enhanced performance.


Total :45





TEXT BOOKS:

1. Introduction to Work Study”, ILO, Oxford and IBH Publishing company, Bombay, 1991”.
2. “Work Study”, National Productivity Council, New Delhi, 1995.
3. E.J.Mc Cormick and M.S.Sanders “Human Factors in Engineering and Design”, TMH, New Delhi, 1982.

REFERENCES:

1. W.Benjamin Neibal Motion and Time Study, 7th Edition.
2. Mundel, Motion and Time Study, 6th Edition, Allied Publishers, Madras, 1989.
3. “Accident Prevention Manual for Industrial Operations”, NSC Chicago, 1982.
4. Hunter, Gomas, “Engineering Design for Safety”, Mc Graw Hill Inc., 1992.



IS1622 DOCK SAFETY 3 0 0 100

1. HISTORY OF SAFETY LEGISLATION 9
History of dock safety statues in India-background of present dock safety statues- dock workers (safety, health and welfare) act 1986 and the rules and regulations framed there under, other statues like marking of heavy packages act 1951 and the rules framed there under - manufacture, storage and import of hazardous chemicals. Rules 1989 framed under the environment (protection) act, 1989 – few cases laws to interpret the terms used in the dock safety statues.
Responsibility of different agencies for safety, health and welfare involved in dock work –responsibilities of port authorities – dock labour board – owner of ship master, agent of ship – owner of lifting appliances and loose gear etc. – employers of dock workers like stevedores – clearing and forwarding agents – competent persons and dock worker. Forums for promoting safety and health in ports – Safe Committees and Advisory Committees. Their functions, training of dock workers.

2. WORKING ON BOARD THE SHIP 9

Types of cargo ships – working on board ships – Safety in handling of hatch beams – hatch covers including its marking, Mechanical operated hatch covers of different types and its safety features – safety in chipping and painting operations on board ships – safe means of accesses – safety in storage etc. – illumination of decks and in holds – hazards in working inside the hold of the ship and on decks – safety precautions needed – safety in use of transport equipment - internal combustible engines like fort-lift trucks-pay loaders etc. Working with electricity and electrical management – Storage – types, hazardous cargo.

3. LIFTING APPLIANCES 9

Different types of lifting appliances – construction, maintenance and use, various methods of rigging of derricks, safety in the use of container handling/lifting appliances like portainers, transtainer, top lift trucks and other containers – testing and examination of lifting appliances – portainers – transtainers – toplift trucks – derricks in different rigging etc.
Use and care of synthetic and natural fiber ropes – wire rope chains, different types of slings and loose gears.

4. TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT 9

The different types of equipment for transporting containers and safety in their use-safety in the use of self loading container vehicles, container side lifter, fork lift truck, dock railways, conveyors and cranes.
Safe use of special lift trucks inside containers – Testing, examination and inspection of containers – carriage of dangerous goods in containers and maintenance and certification of containers for safe operation
Handling of different types of cargo – stacking and unstacking both on board the ship and ashore – loading and unloading of cargo identification of berths/walking for transfer operation of specific chemical from ship to shore and vice versa – restriction of loading and unloading operations.


5. EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN AND DOCK WORKERS (SHW)
REGULATIONS 1990 9

Emergency action Plans for fire and explosions - collapse of lifting appliances and buildings, sheds etc., - gas leakages and precautions concerning spillage of dangerous goods etc., - Preparation of on-site emergency plan and safety report.
Dock workers (SHW) rules and regulations 1990-related to lifting appliances, Container handling, loading & unloading, handling of hatch coverings and beams, Cargo handling, conveyors, dock railways, forklift.
TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS:

1. Safety and Health in Dock work, IInd Edition, ILO, 1992.
2. ”Dock Safety” Thane Belapur Industries Association, Mumbai.

REFERENCES:

1. Taylor D.A., “”Introduction to Marine Engineering”.
2. Srinivasan “Harbour, Dock and Tunnel Engineering”
3. Bindra SR “Course in Dock & Harbour Engineering”


IS1623 SAFETY IN CONSTRUCTION 3 0 0 100

1. ACCIDENTS CAUSES AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 9
Problems impeding safety in construction industry- causes of fatal accidents, types and causes of accidents related to various construction activities, human factors associated with these accident – construction regulations, contractual clauses – Pre contract activates, preconstruction meeting - design aids for safe construction – permits to work – quality assurance in construction - compensation – Recording of accidents and safety measures – Education and training

2. HAZARDS OF CONSTRUCTION AND PREVENTION 9
Excavations, basement and wide excavation, trenches, shafts – scaffolding , types, causes of accidents, scaffold inspection checklist – false work – erection of structural frame work, dismantling – tunneling – blasting, pre blast and post blast inspection – confined spaces – working on contaminated sites – work over water - road works – power plant constructions – construction of high rise buildings.

3. WORKING AT HEIGHTS 9
Fall protection in construction OSHA 3146 – OSHA requirement for working at heights, Safe access and egress – safe use of ladders- Scaffoldings , requirement for safe work platforms, stairways, gangways and ramps – fall prevention and fall protection , safety belts, safety nets, fall arrestors, controlled access zones, safety monitoring systems – working on fragile roofs, work permit systems, height pass – accident case studies.

4. CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY 9
Selection, operation, inspection and testing of hoisting cranes, mobile cranes, tower cranes, crane inspection checklist - builder’s hoist, winches, chain pulley blocks – use of conveyors - concrete mixers, concrete vibrators – safety in earth moving equipment, excavators, dozers, loaders, dumpers, motor grader, concrete pumps, welding machines, use of portable electrical tools, drills, grinding tools, manual handling scaffolding, hoisting cranes – use of conveyors and mobile cranes – manual handling.

5. SAFETY IN DEMOLITION WORK 9
Safety in demolition work, manual, mechanical, using explosive - keys to safe demolition, pre survey inspection, method statement, site supervision, safe clearance zone, health hazards from demolition - Indian standard - trusses, girders and beams – first aid – fire hazards and preventing methods – interesting experiences at the construction site against the fire accidents.
TOTAL : 45
REFERENCES
1. Hudson, R.,”Construction hazard and Safety Hand book, Butter Worth’s, 1985.
2. Jnathea D.Sime, “Safety in the Build Environment”, London, 1988.
3. V.J.Davies and K.Thomasin “Construction Safety Hand Book” Thomas Telford Ltd., London, 1990.
4. Handbook of OSHA Construction safety and health charles D. Reese & James V. Edison

IS1671 TRANSPORT SAFETY 3 0 0 100

1. TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS GOODS 9
Transport emergency card (TREM) – driver training-parking of tankers on the highways-speed of the vehicle – warning symbols – design of the tanker lorries -static electricity-responsibilities of driver – inspection and maintenance of vehicles-check list- loading and decanting procedures – communication.

2. ROAD TRANSPORT 8
Introduction – factors for improving safety on roads – causes of accidents due to drivers and pedestrians-design, selection, operation and maintenance of motor trucks-preventive maintenance-check lists-motor vehicles act – motor vehicle insurance and surveys.

3. DRIVER AND SAFETY 9
Driver safety programme – selection of drivers – driver training-tacho-graph-driving test-driver’s responsibility-accident reporting and investigation procedures-fleet accident frequency-safe driving incentives-slogans in driver cabin-motor vehicle transport workers act- driver relaxation and rest pauses – speed and fuel conservation – emergency planning and Haz mat codes

4. ROAD SAFETY 10
Road alignment and gradient-reconnaissance-ruling gradient-maximum rise per k.m.- factors influencing alignment like tractive resistance, tractive force, direct alignment, vertical curves-breaking characteristics of vehicle-skidding-restriction of speeds-significance of speeds- Pavement conditions – Sight distance – Safety at intersections – Traffic control lines and guide posts-guard rails and barriers – street lighting and illumination overloading-concentration of driver.
Plant railway: Clearance-track-warning methods-loading and unloading-moving cars-safety practices.

5. SHOP FLOOR AND REPAIR SHOP SAFETY 9
Transport precautions-safety on manual, mechanical handling equipment operations-safe driving-movement of cranes-conveyors etc., servicing and maintenance equipment-grease rack operation-wash rack operation-battery charging-gasoline handling-other safe practices-off the road motorized equipment. TOTAL : 45


TEXT BOOKS
1. Popkes, C.A. “Traffic Control and Road Accident Prevention” Chapman and Hall Limited, 1986.
2. Babkov, V.F., “Road Conditions and Traffic Safety” MIR Publications, Moscow, 1986.

REFERENCES
1. Kadiyali, “Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning” Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 1983.
2. Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, Government of India.
3. “Accident Prevention Manual for Industrial Operations”, NSC, Chicago, 1982.
4. Pasricha, “Road Safety guide for drivers of heavy vehicle” Nasha Publications, Mumbai, 1999.
5. K.W.Ogden, “Safer Roads – A guide to Road Safety Engineering”

IS1672 FIRE WORKS SAFETY 3 0 0 100


1. PROPERTIES OF FIREWORKS CHEMICALS 9
Fire properties – potassium nitrate (KN03), potassium chlorate (KCl03), barium nitrate (BaNO3), calcium nitrate (CaNO3), Sulphur (S), Phosphorous (P), antimony (Sb), Pyro Aluminum (A1) powder-Reactions-metal powders, Borax, ammonia (NH3) – Strontium Nitrate, Sodium Nitrate, Potassium per chloride. Fire and explosion, impact and friction sensitivity.

2. STATIC CHARGE AND DUST 9
Concept-prevention-earthing-copper plates-dress materials-static charge meter lightning, Causes-effects-hazards in fire works factories-lightning arrestor :concept-installation-earth pit-maintenance-resistance-legal requirements-case studies.

Dust: size-respirable, non-respirable-biologicalbarriers-hazards-personal protective equipment-pollution prevention.

3. PROCESS SAFETY 8
Safe-quantity, mixing-filling-fuse cutting – fuse fixing – finishing – drying at various stages-packing-storage-hand tools-materials, layout: building-distances- factories act – explosive act and rules – fire prevention and control – risk related fireworks industries.

4. MATERIAL HANDLING 10
Manual handling – wheel barrows-trucks-bullock carts-cycles-automobiles-fuse handling – paper caps handling-nitric acid handling in snake eggs manufacture-handling the mix in this factory-material movement-godown-waste pit.

Transportation:
Packing-magazine-design of vehicles for explosive transports loading into automobiles-transport restrictions-case studies-overhead power lines-driver habits-intermediate parking-fire extinguishers-loose chemicals handling and transport.

5. WASTE CONTROL AND USER SAFETY 9
Concepts of wastes – Wastes in fire works-Disposal-Spillages-storage of residues.

Consumer anxiety-hazards in display-methods in other countries-fires, burns and scalds-sales outlets-restrictions-role of fire service.
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Total : 45
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TEXT BOOKS :

1. K.N.Ghosh, “Principles of fireworks”, H.Khatsuria, Sivakasi, 1987.
2. “Proceedings of National seminar on Fireworks Safety-1999”, MSEC-1999.

REFERENCES :

1. “Seminar on explosives”, Dept.of of explosives.
2. J.A.Purkiss, “Fireworks-Fire Safety Engineering”
3. Bill of ofca, “Fireworks Safety manual”
4. “Goeff, “Dust Explosion prevention, Part 1”
5. A.Chelladurai, “Fireworks related accidents”
6. A.Chelladurai, “Fireworks principles and practice”
7. A.Chelladurai, “History of the fireworks in India”
Brock, “History of fireworks”

IS1673 SAFETY IN POWDER HANDLING 3 0 0 100

1. INTRODUCTION 8

Powder classification-physical, chemical and other properties-metal powders-other non-metallic powders-handling methods-manual, mechanical, automatic-charges on powders-charge distribution-charging of powders.

2. METAL POWDERS AND CHARACTERIZATION 10

Atomization, types – milling – electro deposition – spray drying, Production of iron powder, Aluminium powder, Titanium – screening & cleaning of metals – Explosivity and pyrophoricity – toxicity

Particle size and size distribution – measurement, types and significance – particle shape analysis, methods, surface area, density, porosity, flowrate – testing.

Metal powders, applications as fuel, solid propellants, explosives, pyrotechnics.

3. DUST EXPLOSION 9

Industrial dust, dust explosion accidents – explosibility characteristics, minimum explosive concentration, minimum ignition energy, explosion pressure characteristics, maximum permissible oxygen concentration- explosibility tests, Hartmann vertical tube apparatus, horizontal tube apparatus, inflammatory apparatus, Godbert and Greenward furnace. Explosibility classification – Hybrid test – gas mixtures – Dust ignition sources – Dust explosion prevention – Dust explosion protection – Dust explosion venting, vent coefficient, various methods of design – venting of ducts and pipes – dust fire.

4. DUST HANDLING PLANTS AND ELECTRO STATIC HAZARDS 9

Grinding mills, conveyors, bucket elevators, dust separators, dust filters, cyclones, driers, spray driers, silos, grain elevators, typical applications, hazards.

Electrostatic charges-energy released-type of discharge-spark-carona-insulating powders-propagating brush discharge-discharge in bulk lightning hazards in powder coating-electroplating.


5. DUST EVALUATION AND CONTROL 9
Evaluation, methodology, Quantitative, sampling, measurements – control approaches and strategies – control of dust sources, dust transmission – role of workers, PPE and work practice – House keeping – storage –labelling – warning sign – restricted areas - Environmental protections.

Evaluation procedures and control measures for particulates (Respirable), Asbestos and other fibres, silica in coal mine - NIOSH guide to the selection and use of particulate respirators – case studies.
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REFERENCES:

1. Martin Glor, “Electro Static Hazard in Powder Handling” Research studies Press Ltd., England, 1988.
2. Major hazard control-ILO Geneva, 1987.
3. Seminar on “Hazard recognition and prevention in the work place-airborne dust” Vol.I and 2, SRMC, Chennai, 4/5, Sept.2000.
4. ASM Metals hand book, Ninth edition, Vol.7, Powder Metallurgy.

IS1721 NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND SAFETY 3 0 0 100


1. INTRODUCTION 9
Binding energy – fission process – radio activity – alpha, beta and gamma rays radioactive decay – decay schemes – effects of radiation – neutron interaction – cross section – reaction rate – neutron moderation – multiplication – scattering – collision – fast fission – resonance escape – thermal utilization – criticality.

2. REACTOR CONTROL 9
Control requirements in design considerations – means of control – control and shut down rods – their operation and operational problems – control rod worth – control instrumentation and monitoring – online central data processing system.

3. REACTOR TYPES 9
Boiling water reactors – radioactivity of steam system – direct cycle and dual cycle power plants-pressurized water reactors and pressurized heavy water reactors – fast breeder reactors and their role in power generation in the Indian context – conversion and breeding – doubling time – liquid metal coolants – nuclear power plants in India.

4. SAFETY OF NUCLEAR REACTORS 9
Safety design principles – engineered safety features – site related factors – safety related systems – heat transport systems – reactor control and protection system – fire protection system – quality assurance in plant components – operational safety – safety regulation process – public awareness and emergency preparedness. Accident Case studies- Three Mile island & Chernobyl accident.

5. RADIATION CONTROL 9
Radiation shielding – radiation dose – dose measurements – units of exposure – exposure limits – barriers for control of radioactivity release – control of radiation exposure to plant personnel – health physics surveillance – waste management and disposal practices – environmental releases.

TOT AL : 45

TEXT BOOKS:
1. M.M.E.L.Wakil, “Nuclear Power Engineering”, International Text Book Co.
2. Sterman U.S.’”Thermal and Nuclear Power Stations”, MIR Publications, Moscow, 1986.

REFERENCES:
1. “Loss prevention in the process Industries” Frank P.Lees Butterworth-Hein-UK, 1990.
2. M.M.E.L.Wakil, “Nuclear Energy Conversion”, International Text Book Co.
3. R.L.Murray, “Introduction to Nuclear Engineering”, Prentice Hall.
4. Sri Ram K, “Basic Nuclear Engineering” Wiley Eastern Ltd., New Delhi, 1990.
5. Loffness, R.L., “Nuclear Power Plant” Van Nostrand Publications, 1979.


IS1722 SAFETY IN TEXTILE INDUSTRY 3 0 0 100


1. INTRODUCTION 9
Introduction to process flow charts of i) short staple spinning, ii) long staple spinning, iii) viscose rayon and synthetic fibre, manufacturer, iv) spun and filament yarn to fabric manufacture, v) jute spinning and jute fabric manufacture-accident hazard, guarding of machinery and safety precautions in opening, carding, combing, drawing, flyer frames and ring frames, doubles, rotor spinning, winding, warping, softening/spinning specific to jute.

2. TEXTILE HAZARDS-I 9
Accident hazards i)sizing processes- cooking vessels, transports of size, hazards due to steam ii) Loom shed – shuttle looms and shuttless looms iii) knitting machines iv) non-wovens.

3. TEXTILE HAZARDS-II 9
Scouring, bleaching, dyeing, punting, mechanical finishing operations and effluents in textile processes.

4. HEALTH AND WELFARE 9
Health hazards in textile industry related to dust, fly and noise generated-control measures-relevant occupational diseases, personal protective equipment-health and welfare measures specific to textile industry, Special precautions for specific hazardous work environments.

5. SAFETY STATUS 9
Relevant provision of factories act and rules and other statues applicable to textile industry – effluent treatment and waste disposal in textile industry.
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TOTAL : 45
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TEXT BOOK:
1. “Safety in Textile Industry” Thane Belapur Industries Association, Mumbai.

REFERENCES:
1. 100 Textile fires – analysis, findings and recommendations LPA
2. Groover and Henry DS, “Hand book of textile testing and quality control”
3. “Quality tolerances for water for textile industry”, BIS
4. Shenai, V.A. “A technology of textile processing”, Vol.I, Textile Fibres
5. Little, A.H.,“Water supplies and the treatment and disposal of effluent”

IS1723 SAFETY IN MINES 3 0 0 100

1. OPENCAST MINES 9
Causes and prevention of accident from: Heavy machinery, belt and bucket conveyors, drilling, hand tools-pneumatic systems, pumping, water, dust, electrical systems, fire prevention. Garage safety – accident reporting system-working condition-safe transportation – handling of explosives.

2. UNDERGROUND MINES 9
Fall of roof and sides-effect of gases-fire and explosions-water flooding-warning sensors-gas detectors-occupational hazards-working conditions-winding and transportation.

3. TUNNELLING 9
Hazards from: ground collapse, inundation and collapse of tunnel face, falls from platforms and danger from falling bodies. Atmospheric pollution (gases and dusts) – trapping –transport-noise-electrical hazards-noise and vibration from: pneumatic tools and other machines – ventilation and lighting – personal protective equipment.

4. RISK ASSESSMENT 9
Basic concepts of risk-reliability and hazard potential-elements of risk assessment – statistical methods – control charts-appraisal of advanced techniques-fault tree analysis-failure mode and effect analysis – quantitative structure-activity relationship analysis-fuzzy model for risk assessment.

5. ACCIDENT ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT 9
Accidents classification and analysis-fatal, serious, minor and reportable accidents – safety audits-recent development of safety engineering approaches for mines-frequency rates-accident occurrence-investigation-measures for improving safety in mines-cost of accident-emergency preparedness – disaster management.
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TOTAL :45
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TEXT BOOK
1. “Mine Health and Safety Management”, Michael Karmis ed., SME, Littleton, Co.2001.

REFERENCES

1. Kejiriwal, B.K. Safety in Mines, Gyan Prakashan, Dhanbad, 2001.
2. DGMS Circulars-Ministry of Labour, Government of India press, OR Lovely Prakashan-DHANBAD, 2002.

IS1724 SAFETY IN ENGINEERING INDUSTRY 3 0 0 100


1. SAFETY IN METAL WORKING MACHINERY AND WOOD WORKING MACHINES 9

General safety rules, principles, maintenance, Inspections of turning machines, boring machines, milling machine, planning machine and grinding machines, CNC machines,

Wood working machinery, types, safety principles, electrical guards, work area, material handling, inspection, standards and codes- saws, types, hazards.

2. PRINCIPLES OF MACHINE GUARDING 9
Guarding during maintenance, Zero Mechanical State (ZMS), Definition, Policy for ZMS – guarding of hazards - point of operation protective devices, machine guarding, types, fixed guard, interlock guard, automatic guard, trip guard, electron eye, positional control guard, fixed guard fencing- guard construction- guard opening.

Selection and suitability: lathe-drilling-boring-milling-grinding-shaping-sawing-shearing-presses-forge hammer-flywheels-shafts-couplings-gears-sprockets wheels and chains-pulleys and belts-authorized entry to hazardous installations-benefits of good guarding systems.

3. SAFETY IN WELDING AND GAS CUTTING 9
Gas welding and oxygen cutting, resistances welding, arc welding and cutting, common hazards, personal protective equipment, training, safety precautions in brazing, soldering and metalizing – explosive welding, selection, care and maintenance of the associated equipment and instruments – safety in generation, distribution and handling of industrial gases-colour coding – flashback arrestor – leak detection-pipe line safety-storage and handling of gas cylinders.

4. SAFETY IN COLD FARMING AND HOT WORKING OF METALS 9
Cold working, power presses, point of operation safe guarding, auxiliary mechanisms, feeding and cutting mechanism, hand or foot-operated presses, power press electric controls, power press set up and die removal, inspection and maintenance-metal sheers-press brakes.

Hot working safety in forging, hot rolling mill operation, safe guards in hot rolling mills – hot bending of pipes , hazards and control measures.

Safety in gas furnace operation, cupola, crucibles, ovens, foundry health hazards, work environment, material handling in foundries, foundry production cleaning and finishing foundry processes.





5. SAFETY IN FINISHING, INSPECTION AND TESTING 9
Heat treatment operations, electro plating, paint shops, sand and shot blasting, safety in inspection and testing, dynamic balancing, hydro testing, valves, boiler drums and headers, pressure vessels, air leak test, steam testing, safety in radiography, personal monitoring devices, radiation hazards, engineering and administrative controls, Indian Boilers Regulation.

Health and welfare measures in engineering industry-pollution control in engineering industry-industrial waste disposal.
TOTAL : 45

REFERENCES:
1. “Accident Prevention Manual” – NSC, Chicago, 1982.
2. “Occupational safety Manual” BHEL, Trichy, 1988.
3. “Safety Management by John V. Grimaldi and Rollin H. Simonds, All India Travelers Book seller, New Delhi, 1989.
4. “Safety in Industry” N.V. Krishnan Jaico Publishery House, 1996.
5. Indian Boiler acts and Regulations, Government of India.
6. Safety in the use of wood working machines, HMSO, UK 1992.
7. Health and Safety in welding and Allied processes, welding Institute, UK, High Tech. Publishing Ltd., London, 1989.


IS1725 PLANT LAYOUT AND MATERIAL HANDLING 3 0 0 100

1. PLANT LOCATION 9
Selection of plant locations, territorial parameters, considerations of land, water, electricity, location for waste treatment and disposal, further expansions
Safe location of chemical storages, LPG, LNG, CNG, acetylene, ammonia, chlorine, explosives and propellants

2. PLANT LAYOUT 9
Safe layout, equipment layout, safety system, fire hydrant locations, fire service rooms, facilities for safe effluent disposal and treatment tanks, site considerations, approach roads, plant railway lines, security towers.

Safe layout for process industries, engineering industry, construction sites, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, fertilizers, refineries, food processing, nuclear power stations, thermal power stations, metal powders manufacturing, fireworks and match works

3. WORKING CONDITIONS 9
Principles of good ventilation, purpose, physiological and comfort level types, local and exhaust ventilation, hood and duct design, air conditioning, ventilation standards, application.

Purpose of lighting, types, advantages of good illumination, glare and its effect, lighting requirements for various work, standards- House keeping, principles of 5S.

4. MANUAL MATERIAL HANDLING AND LIFTING TACKLES 9
Preventing common injuries, lifting by hand, team lifting and carrying, handling specific shape machines and other heavy objects – accessories for manual handling, hand tools, jacks, hand trucks, dollies and wheel barrows – storage of specific materials - problems with hazardous materials, liquids, solids – storage and handling of cryogenic liquids - shipping and receiving, stock picking, dock boards, machine and tools, steel strapping and sacking, glass and nails, pitch and glue, boxes and cartons and car loading – personal protection – ergonomic considerations

Fiber rope, types, strength and working load inspection, rope in use, rope in storage - wire rope, construction, design factors, deterioration causes, sheaves and drums, lubrication, overloading, rope fitting, inspection and replacement – slings, types, method of attachment, rated capacities, alloy chain slings, hooks and attachment, inspection

5. MECHANICAL MATERIAL HANDLING 9
Hoisting apparatus, types - cranes, types, design and construction, guards and limit devices, signals, operating rules, maintenance safety rules, inspection and inspection checklist – conveyors, precautions, types, applications.

Powered industrial trucks, requirements, operating principles, operators selection and training and performance test, inspection and maintenance, electric trucks, gasoline operated trucks, LPG trucks – power elevators, types of drives, hoist way and machine room emergency procedure, requirements for the handicapped, types- Escalator, safety devices and brakes, moving walks – man lifts, construction, brakes, inspection.




TEXT BOOKS:

1. “Encyclopedia of occupational safety and health”, ILO Publication, 1985
2. ”Accident prevention manual for industrial operations” N.S.C., Chicago, 1982.
3. Alexandrov. M.P. ”Material handling equipment” Mir Publishers, Moscow, 1981
4. APPLE M. JAMES “Plant layout and material handling”, 3rd edition, John Wiley & sons.

REFERENCES:

1. Spivakosky, “Conveyors and related Equipment”, Vol.I & II Peace Pub. Moscow, 1982.
2. Rudenko, N., “Material handling Equipments”, Mir Publishers, 1981.
3. Reymond, A.Kulwice, “Material Handling Hand Book - II”, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1985.
4. “Safety and good house keeping”, N.P.C. New Delhi, 1985.
5. “Industrial ventilation (A manual for recommended practice), American conference of Governmental Industrial Hygiene, USA, 1984.

IS1726 DISASTER MANAGEMENT 3 0 0 100

UNIT I 10

Philosophy of Disaster management-Introduction to Disaster mitigation-Hydrological, Coastal and Marine Disasters-Atmospheric disasters-Geological, meteorological phenomena-Mass Movement and Land Disasters-Forest related disasters-Wind and water related disasters-deforestation-Use of space technology for control of geological disasters-Master thesis

UNIT II 10
Technological Disasters-Case studies of Technology disasters with statistical details-Emergencies and control measures-APELL-Onsite and Offsite emergencies-Crisis management groups-Emergency centers and their functions throughout the country-Softwares on emergency controls-Monitoring devices for detection of gases in the atmosphere-Right to know act

UNIT III 8
Introduction to Sustainable Development-Bio Diversity-Atmospheric pollution-Global warming and Ozone Depletion-ODS banking and phasing out-Sea level rise-El Nino and climate changes-Eco friendly products-Green movements-Green philosophy-Environmental Policies-Environmental Impact Assessment-case studies-Life cycle

UNIT IV 8
Offshore and onshore drilling-control of fires-Case studies-Marine pollution and control-Toxic, hazardous & Nuclear wastes-state of India’s and Global environmental issues-carcinogens-complex emergencies-Earthquake disasters-the nature-extreme event analysis-the immune system-proof and limits-

UNIT V 10
Environmental education-Population and community ecology-Natural resources conservation-Environmental protection and law-Research methodology and systems analysis-Natural resources conservation-Policy initiatives and future prospects-Risk assessment process, assessment for different disaster types-Assessment data use, destructive capacity-risk adjustment-choice-loss acceptance-disaster aid- public liability insurance-stock taking and vulnerability analysis-disaster profile of the country-national policies-objectives and standards-physical event modification-preparedness, forecasting and warning, land use planning

REFERENCES:

1. Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science, Gilbert, M. Masters
2. Environmental Science, Miller, G. Tylor
3. Environmental Science sustaining the earth, G. Tylor, Miller
4. Principles of Environmental Science and Engineering, Bagad Vilas.
5. Principles of Environmental Science and Engineering, R. Sivakumar

IS1727 OHSAS 18000 & ISO 14000 3 0 0 100

1. OHSAS STANDARD 9
Introduction – Development of OHSAS standard – Structure and features of OSHAS 18001 – Benefits of certification-certification procedure – OH & S management system element, specification and scope - correspondence between OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001:1996 and ISO 9001:1994 – Guidelines (18002:2000) for implementing OHSAS 18001.

2. OHSAS 18001 POLICY & PLANNING 9
Developing OH & S policy– Guidelines – Developments - procedure - Content of OH & S policy – General principle, strategy and planning, specific goals, compliance – methodology.

Planning – Guidelines, methodology steps developing action plan – Analysis and identify the priorities, objective & Targets, short term action plan, benefits and cost of each option, Development of action plan.

3. IMPLEMENTATION AND OPERATION, CHECKING AND REVIEW 9

Guidelines for structure and Responsibilities, Top Management, middle level management, co-ordinator and employees - Developing procedures, identifying training needs, providing training, documentation of training, Training methodology consultation and communications.

Checking & Review; performance measurement and monitoring, Proactive and Reactive monitoring, measurement techniques, inspections, measuring equipment - Accidents reports, Process & procedures, recording, investigation corrective action and follow up - records and records management. Handling documentation, information, records.


4. ISO 14001 9
EMS, ISO 14001, specifications, objectives, Environmental Policy, Guidelines & Principles (ISO 14004), clauses 4.1 to 4.5. Documentation requirements, 3 levels of documentation for a ISO 14000 based EMS, steps in ISO 14001.

Implementation plan, Registration, Importance of ISO 14000 to the Management. Auditing ISO14000-General principles of Environmental Audit, Auditor, steps in audit, Audit plan.

5. ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT 9
ISO 14040(LCA), General principles of LCA, Stages of LCA, Report and Review. ISO 14020 (Eco labeling) – History, 14021, 14024, Type I labels, Type II labels, ISO 14024, principles, rules for eco labeling before company attempts for it. Advantages. EIA in EMS, Types of EIA, EIA methodology EIS, Scope, Benefits.

Audit-methodology, Auditors Audit results management review-Continual improvement.

REFERENCE:
1. ISO 9000 to OHSAS 18001, Dr. K.C. Arora, S.K. Kataria & Sons, Delhi.

IS1728 HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING 3 0 0 100

1. ERGONOMICS AND ANATOMY 9

Introduction to ergonomics: The focus of ergonomics, ergonomics and its areas of application in the work system, a brief history of ergonomics, attempts to humanize work, modern ergonomics, future directions for ergonomics

Anatomy, Posture and Body Mechanics: Some basic body mechanics, anatomy of the sprine and pelvis related to posture, posture stability and posture adaptation, low back pain, risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace, behavioural aspects of posture, effectiveness and cost effectiveness, research directions

2. HUMAN BEHAVIOR 9

Individual differences, Factors contributing to personality, Fitting the man to the job, Influence of difference on safety, Method of measuring characteristics, Accident Proneness.

Motivation, Complexity of Motivation, Job satisfaction. Management theories of motivation, Job enrichment theory.

Frustration and Conflicts, Reaction to frustration, Emotion and Frustration.

Attitudes-Determination of attitudes, Changing attitudes

Learning, Principles of Learning, Forgetting, Motivational requirements.

3. ANTHROPOMETRY AND WORK DESIGN FOR STANDING AND SEATED WORKS 9

Designing for a population of users, percentile, sources of human variability, anthropometry and its uses in ergonomics, principals of applied anthropometry in ergonomics, application of anthropometry in design, design for everyone, anthropometry and personal space, effectiveness and cost effectiveness

Fundamental aspects of standing and sitting, an ergonomics approach to work station design, design for standing workers, design for seated workers, work surface design, visual display units, guidelines for design of static work, effectiveness and cost effectiveness, research directions

4. MAN - MACHINE SYSTEM AND REPETITIVE WORKS AND MANUAL HANDLING TASK 9
Applications of human factors engineering, man as a sensor, man as information processor, man as controller – Man vs Machine.

Ergonomics interventions in Repetitive works, handle design, key board design- measures for preventing in work related musculoskeltal disorders (WMSDs), reduction and controlling, training

Anatomy and biomechanics of manual handling, prevention of manual handling injuries in the work place, design of manual handling tasks, carrying, postural stability



5. HUMAN SKILL & PERFORMANCE AND DISPLAY, CONTROLS AND VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS 9
A general information-processing model of the users, cognitive system, problem solving, effectiveness.

Principles for the design of visual displays- auditory displays- design of controls- combining displays and controls- virtual (synthetic) environments, research issues.

REFERENCES:

1. Introduction to Ergonomics, R.S. Bridger, Taylor & Francis
2. Ergonomic design for organizational effectiveness, Michael O’Neill
3. Human factors in engineering & design, MARK S.SANDERS
4. The Ergonomics manual, Dan Mc Leod, Philip Jacobs & Nancy Larson

IE1653 QUALITY ENGINEERING 3 0 0 100

1. STATISTICAL PROCESS CONTROL: 10

Quality objectives – Quality control – Quality Assurance – Process variability – Control charts for variables and attributes, multivarichart - demerit control chart – process capability studies.

2. ACCEPTANCE SAMPLING: 8

Economics of sampling – Acceptance sampling by variables and attributes – Single, double and sequential plans – OC curves – ATI, ASN, AOQL – Standard sampling tables.

3. DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS: 10

Factorial experiments – single factor, multi factor, 2K design– Taguchi methods – use of orthogonal arrays.

4. QUALITY MANAGEMENT: 9

ISO 9000 and TQM concepts - Quality circles, tools – Zero defect management, 6 sigma – Quality Function Deployment (QFD).

5. RELIABILITY 8

Reliability concepts - Reliability prediction – Series and Parallel systems – Reliability testing.

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TOTAL : 45
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REFERENCES:

1. Logothetis, N, “Managing for total quality from Deming to Taguchi and SPC”, PHI ,1997.
2. Douglas, C.Montgomery, “Introduction to Statistical quality control”, Second Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 1991.
3. Srinath L S, “Reliability Engineering”, Affiliated East-West Press Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, 1998.
4. Grant E L, “Statistical Quality Control”,

IE1676 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND EXPERT SYSTEMS 3 0 0 100


1. INTRODUCTION: 9

Intelligence – Definition, types cognitive aspect approach, measuring intelligence – early efforts, IQ and AI: aspects of intelligence – learning, problem solving, creativity, behaviour and biology. Artificial intelligence: Historical background, applications of AI, objections and myths, AI languages: Introduction to PROLOG and LISP.

2. COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY 11

The mind – informative and cybernetics, components for thought, modes of perception – visual, auditory and other systems: memory mechanisms, problem solving – planning, search, the GPS systems; types of learning – rote, parameter, method and concept: Game playing, reasoning, Artificial Vision – picture processing – identifying real objects; Vision programs, factory vision systems.

3. KNOWLEDGE ENGINEERING 9

Introduction – role of knowledge engineer, knowledge representation – psychology, production rules, logic and programming, Common sense and fuzzy logic, semantic networks, learning systems.

4. EXPERT SYSTEMS: 9
Introduction, knowledge acquisition for Expert system, features of Expert systems –System structure, inference Engines, uncertainties, memory mechanisms, range of applications, actual expert systems – VP expert. Assignment – Development of a simple expert system.


5. INTRODUCTION TO NEURAL NETWORKS 7

Neural Network Architecture – Learning methods – Architecture of a Back Propagation Network – Selection of parameters – Simple variations of BPN.

Total No. of hours: 45

TEXT BOOK:
1. Elaine R., and Kevin, “Artificial Intelligence”, 2nd Edition, Tata McGraw Hill, 1994.

REFERENCE:
1. Rajasekaran S and Vijayalakshmi Pai, G.A, “Neural Networks, Fuzzy Logic and Genetic Algorithms – Synthesis and Applications”, PHI, 2003.
2. Charnaik, E., and McDermott, D., “Introduction to Artificial Intelligence”, Addison Wesley, 1985.
3. Dan W.Patterson, “Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems”, Prentice Hall of India, 1992.
4. Winston, P.H., “Artificial Intelligence”, Addison Wesley, 1990.
5. Nilsson, N.J., “Principles of AI”, Narosa Publishing House, 1990.
6. Schalkoff, R.J., “Artificial Intelligence” – An Engineering Approach”, McGraw Hill International Edition, Singapore, 1992.