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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Environmental and Occupational Hazards course is a 12 week-long course that discusses various types of environmental hazards, natural hazards, occupational hazards and the steps to ensure effective management of these hazards. The course will enable learners to understand the various phases and impacts of hazards.
The Environmental and Occupational Hazards online course offered by Swayam allows learners to understand the real effects of physical, chemical and biological hazards and their effect on human life and the natural environment. The course also gives an overview of the major occupational hazards that create havoc in the life of workers.
The Environmental and Occupational Hazards Certification Course is coordinated by Dr. Sushmitha Baskar and Prof. Boyina Rupini of the Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi. The course will prove to be extremely useful for learners who wish to expand their careers in the field of environmental sciences.
The Highlights
- 12 weeks long
- 4 credits
- Video lectures by experts
- Knowledge of environmental hazard
- Knowledge of occupational hazard
Important dates
Course Commencement Date
Start Date : 15 Jul, 2025
End Date : 15 Nov, 2025
Programme Offerings
- 12 weeks
- 4 Credits
- video lectures
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | IGNOU |
What you will learn
After learning the Environmental and Occupational Hazards online course, you will gain knowledge about the following topics:
- An overview of natural hazards and disasters
- Impacts of natural hazards and disasters
- Different types of natural hazards
- Steps involved in natural disaster management
- Physical, chemical and biological hazards
- Different categories of occupational health hazards
- Types of hazards affecting healthcare workers
- Mitigation of different types of hazards
Admission Details
Follow the steps given below to enroll in the Environmental and Occupational Hazards Training Course:
Step 1: Click on the URL given below -
https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/nou22_bt02/preview
Step 2: Click on the sign-in/register option on the top right side corner of the page.
Step 3: On the opening page, create a new account by entering your username, password and email id.
Step 4: You will get a verification code on the registered email address.
Step 5: Verify your credentials and complete the application process.
The Syllabus
- Introduction to natural hazards and disasters
- Impacts of natural hazards and disasters – Part 1
- Impacts of natural hazards and disasters – Part 2
- Earthquakes and Tsunamis
- Volcanoes
- Floods
- Droughts
- Landslides
- Cyclones
- Tornadoes and Thunderstorms
- Mitigation of natural hazards and disasters
- Disaster Management
- Physical hazards - Extreme temperature, Noise and Vibration
- Physical hazards - Radiation (ionizing and non-ionising)
- Chemical hazards - Flammable Chemical Material
- Chemical hazards - Corrosive Chemical Material
- Chemical hazards - Corrosive Chemical Material
- Chemical hazards - Chemical Toxins
- Biological hazards - Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi
- Biological hazards - Plant and Plant Products
- Biological hazards - Animal and Animal Products
- Occupational Health Hazards in Mining Industry
- Occupational Health Hazards in Construction Industry
- Occupational Hazards Associated with Agriculture and Allied Sectors – Physical and chemical hazards
- Occupational Hazards Associated with Agriculture and Allied Sectors - Zoonotic Diseases
- Occupational Hazards Associated with Agriculture and Allied Sectors – Dust hazards and Ergonomic hazards
- Agricultural respiratory hazards and diseases
- Occupational Hazards Associated with Forestry
- Biological warfare/Bioterrorism
- Hazards Faced by Healthcare Workers - Physical Hazards
- Hazards Faced by Healthcare Workers - Biological Hazards
- Hazards Faced by Healthcare Workers - Chemical Hazards
- Hazards from Healthcare waste and biomedical waste
- Management of Hazardous Healthcare Waste
- Corporate and office hazards – Physical and Chemical hazards
- Corporate and office hazards – Ergonomic and Psychological hazards
- Corporate and office hazards – Diseases and Human Health
- Mitigation of Physical Hazards
- Mitigation of Biological Hazards
- Mitigation of Chemical Hazards
Instructors
IGNOU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The course offers a total of 4 credits.
No, the Environmental and Occupational Hazards online course does not offer any placement help to learners.
The Environmental and Occupational Hazards course is taught for a period of 12 weeks.