IIT Madras Introduces Postgraduate Diploma in Process Safety to Tackle Workplace Hazards

IIT Madras has launched a Postgraduate Diploma in Process Safety, aimed at equipping professionals to effectively manage and reduce workplace hazards across high-risk industries.

IIT Madras Introduces Postgraduate Diploma in Process Safety

IIT Madras PG Diploma: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras is launching a first-of-its-kind Postgraduate Diploma in Process Safety, aimed at reducing accidents across the manufacturing, mining, energy, and related sectors. This programme is designed to enhance the capabilities of professionals in effectively managing process safety challenges. Applications are open until 31st May 2025, and the entrance exam is scheduled for July 13, 2025. Interested candidates can apply at: code.iitm.ac.in/processsafety.

The programme is designed for working professionals holding a BE/BTech degree in Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Petroleum Engineering, or allied fields, as well as MSc Chemistry graduates with a minimum of two years of work experience. It will be delivered in online mode through the Centre for Outreach and Digital Education (CODE), which oversees all off-campus academic and outreach initiatives of IIT Madras.

Highlighting the need for such courses, Prof. Rajagopalan Srinivasan, Course Coordinator, Postgraduate Diploma (Process Safety), IIT Madras, said, “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.”

Prof. Rajagopalan Srinivasan added, “This 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 upskill, deepen their understanding of safety protocols, and stay at par with contemporary safety standards, thereby contributing to a safer and more resilient workplace environment.”

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