Along the years of development, we have understood that safety at any level requires careful planning and coordination. This is where the role of safety management comes in.

The construction industry in India

In India the construction industry stands second after agriculture in providing employment. The annual turn over in the construction industry amounts to Rs. 4000 billion which forms about 6 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product.

Need for safety management in construction

Construction can be a dangerous business and this fact is agreed by every one in the construction industry. The cost of accidents that occurs during construction can be very high and it will affect people, profits and productivity.  The best way to avoid injury and minimize cost is by careful planning and co-ordination, both prior to and on the job. The planning and coordination should start from the beginning of the project. As the old saying goes “prevention is better than cure”

The objectives of safety management course

A degree in safety management equips the students with the capability to oversee safety in an organization, ensuring that there is a plan for every safety problems that arise. The objectives of safety management course are:

• To develop competencies that are required in the field of safety among the participants
• Impart required knowledge and understanding on the subjects and the skills required in different situations
• To perform risk assessment and check health and safety regulations.
• To develop critical thinking ability and management skills
• To equip the participants to conduct investigations
• Identify problems and develop solutions for the same.
• Universities offer diploma courses, Bachelor degrees and post graduate programs.

Career opportunities for graduates in safety management

Career opportunities for safety management professional are on the rise across India as there is a boom in the construction industry. More over there are excellent opportunities in the Middle East as well. It offers a promising career as well as a huge career growth potential. In India most of the opportunities are found in the private sector. Still there are opportunities in the public sector as well.

The compensation

The compensation for safety professionals is quite attractive. Professionals with suitable experience can earn within a range Rs. 500,000 to Rs 700,000 per annum. For fresh graduates the compensation will vary from Rs 200,000 to Rs 300,000 per annum.

Pursuing a course in safety management will open up a career which will be interesting as well as challenging.