Safety Engineering
Course Name:
Safety Engineering (MI478)
Programme:
B.Tech (Mining Engg)
Semester:
Eighth
Category:
Open Electives (OE)
Credits (L-T-P):
(3-0-0)3
Content:
Basic concept of risk; Difference between hazards and risks; Risk components and types, Risk management objectives, Risk management process; Hazards Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA).Type of injury. Causes of injury, statistical analysis of injury data. Accident and preventive measures for various accidents in mines; Accident analysis and accident statistics; Economic evaluation of accident, Accident investigation report. Safety management and audit.Ergonomics and its application in safety engineering. Behavior base safety.
References:
L.C. Kaku: A Study of Mine management, Legislation & General Safety.
S. Ghatak: A Study of Mine management, Legislation & General Safety.
C.P. Singh: Occupational safety and health in Industries and mines
Seppo Väyrynen · Kari HäkkinenToivo Niskanen: Integrated occupational safety and health management by springer publications. SBN 978-3-319-13179-5 ISBN 978-3-319-13180-1 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-13180-1
Department:
Mining Engineering
