IIT Madras is launching a postgraduate diploma program in process safety to reduce accidents in manufacturing, mining, energy and related sectors.
The PG diploma program in process safety seeks to enhance employee capabilities in managing process safety challenges. The program will be offered in online mode through the Centre for Outreach and Digital Education (CODE) which will coordinate all non-campus academic and outreach activities of IIT Madras.
The trimester model with terms from September to December, January to April and May to August will allow students to take a maximum of three courses per term, This enables the completion of the whole programme in one to two years.
The course targets working professionals with BE or B.Tech degree in Chemical, Civil Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation Engineering, Petroleum and allied branches (or) MSc Chemistry with two years of work experience. The application deadline is May 31 with the entrance exam scheduled for July 13.
“According to a report published by IndustriALL Global Union, in 2024, at least 240 workplace accidents occurred across the manufacturing, mining, and energy sectors in India, resulting in over 400 fatalities and more than 850 serious injuries. The chemical and pharmaceutical sectors see the most severe accidents. These accidents are predominantly attributed to lapses in safety procedures within the industry, often resulting from insufficient knowledge of essential safety practices and protocols,” says Prof. Rajagopalan Srinivasan, Course Coordinator, Postgraduate Diploma (Process Safety), IIT Madras.
He says that the program is specifically designed for working professionals within the industry who seek to enhance and expand their knowledge of safety practices. It would serve as an opportunity for individuals to improve their skills, deepen their understanding of safety protocols, and stay at par with contemporary safety standards, thereby contributing to a safer and more resilient workplace environment.
