Module 1: Introduction to Fire & Industrial Safety

• Evolution and importance of safety in industries
• Role of safety officers and fire wardens
• Overview of Indian safety laws and regulations (Factories Act, OSHA, IS codes)
• Fire safety management systems

Module 2: Fundamentals of Fire Science

• Chemistry and physics of fire
• Fire triangle and tetrahedron
• Classes of fire (A, B, C, D, K)
• Methods of fire extinguishing
• Combustion process and explosion types

Module 3: Fire Prevention and Protection Systems

• Fire detection and alarm systems
• Fire hydrant and sprinkler systems
• Portable fire extinguishers – types, use, and maintenance
• Firefighting equipment and PPE
• Fire-resistant materials and passive protection systems

Module 4: Industrial Safety Management

• Hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA)
• Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
• Permit-to-work systems
• Lockout/Tagout procedures
• Safety signs and color codes
• Workplace ergonomics and housekeeping

Module 5: Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)

• Health hazards in industrial environments
• First aid procedures and emergency medical response
• Industrial hygiene and environmental monitoring
• Workplace stress and fatigue management

Module 6: Electrical and Mechanical Safety

• Electrical hazards and preventive measures
• Safe use of tools, machinery, and equipment
• Earthing, insulation, and circuit protection
• Mechanical guarding and machine operation safety

Module 7: Chemical and Process Safety

• Hazardous chemical classification and labeling
• MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) interpretation
• Storage and handling of flammable and toxic substances
• Process safety management (PSM) principles
• HAZOP & HAZID techniques

Module 8: Construction Safety & Heavy Equipment Handling

• Site safety management
• Scaffolding, excavation, and confined space safety
• Crane and lifting operations
• Fall protection and PPE standards
• Construction site emergency planning

Module 9: Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Management

• Fire emergency planning and evacuation procedures
• Disaster response framework and coordination
• Rescue techniques and communication systems
• Post-incident investigation and reporting

Module 10: Legal Framework & Compliance

• Factories Act, 1948 – Safety provisions
• National Building Code (NBC) fire safety provisions
• Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Code, 2020
• ISO 45001: Occupational Health & Safety Management
• Legal documentation and record maintenance

Module 11: Safety Audit, Reporting & Documentation

• Safety inspection checklist development
• Risk audit and internal reporting
• Accident investigation and analysis
• Safety performance evaluation and recordkeeping

Module 12: Practical & On-the-Job Training (OJT)

• Fire drills and mock rescue operations
• Industrial plant visits
• Fire extinguisher handling and firefighting practice
• Risk assessment and audit project
• Real-time workplace case studies