PG Certificate in Industrial Hygiene

The Postgraduate Certificate Program in Industrial Hygiene provides essential knowledge and practical skills to protect worker health, prevent occupational diseases, and promote safe workplaces. Covering occupational and environmental health, physiology and toxicology, workplace hazards, health surveillance, legislation, safety management, disaster preparedness, research, and a capstone project, the program integrates theory with real-world applications. Participants will gain the expertise to identify, assess, and manage workplace risks in line with global standards and are prepared for impactful roles in Occupational Health & Safety (OHS), Environment-Health-Safety (EHS) management, regulatory compliance, and industrial risk assessment.

Program Duration

1 Year | 2 Semesters

Eligibility

Bachelor’s/Postgraduate degree in any discipline

Mode of Delivery

Online

Fees

INR 40,000 (Indians)
USD 681 (International candidates)

Target Group

Graduates from any discipline
Working professionals in OHS, EHS, Safety Engineering
Healthcare staff in Occupational medicine & Nursing
Regulatory officials
Academics & Researchers in occupational health & safety

Skills Gained

Workplace Hazard Identification – Identify and classify occupational risks during site inspections.
Incident Investigation & Reporting – Investigate incidents, analyze root causes, and prepare compliance reports.
Control Measures Implementation – Recommend and supervise engineering controls, ventilation, PPE, and ergonomic solutions.
Health & Safety Compliance – Apply EHS laws, standards, and codes such as the Factories Act, OSHA, and ISO 45001.
Emergency Preparedness – Support mock drills, evacuation plans, and first-aid/CPR response.
Professional Ethics & Documentation – Keep accurate records, uphold ethical practices, and promote a safety culture.

Award

On Successful completion of this program, candidates will receive a Postgraduate Certificate in Industrial Hygiene from Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University).

Meet our faculty

Dr. M. Saraswathy M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, SRIHER (DU)

A distinguished academician and researcher with over a decade of expertise in environmental pollution and health. With experience as Research Manager on prominent projects like ICMR-CAR TAPHE and HAPIN, she has also taught undergraduate and postgraduate students at the Department of Public Health, SRIHER, and environmental microbiology at other institutions. Her research has been published in esteemed journals such as BMJ Open and Environmental Research, and presented at national and international conferences.

Dr. S. G. Karthiga Devi BE., MS., Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, SRIHER (DU)

A distinguished researcher in environment-health interactions, focusing on air pollution and respiratory health. With training from IIT Madras, PSG Tech, and IIIT Delhi, she collaborates globally with organizations like NIH, WHO, and DBT, and holds a patent on lung morphometry. Her work is published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at international conferences.

Ms. R. Kirubha Lakshmi MPH.

Assistant Professor, SRIHER (DU)

An academician and researcher with research interests in genetics, occupational and environmental health, adolescent well-being, and non-communicable diseases, enriched by training at ICMR–NIE and global climate change initiatives supported by the UNFCCC.