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WSO Safety Programmes
Occupational Health and Safety (HSE411-U02)
Professional Certificate accredited by the World Safety Organisation (WSO).
Curriculum
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1.1 Definition of fire and combustion 1.2 The fire triangle and fire tetrahedron 1.3 Stages of fire development (incipient, growth, flashover, fully developed, decay) 1.4 Modes of heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation) 1.5 Classes of fire (A, B, C, D, F or K) 1.6 Products of combustion and their hazards Research Assignment NFPA 1: Fire Code (latest edition). National Fire Protection Association NFPA 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems NFPA 101: Life Safety Code Ghana National Fire Service Act, 1997 (Act 537) Drysdale, D. (2011). An Introduction to Fire Dynamics (3rd ed.). Wiley
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2.1 Physical and chemical properties of common fuels 2.2 Flash point, fire point, and auto-ignition temperature 2.3 Flammable and explosive limits (LEL and UEL) 2.4 Energy release rates and heat of combustion 2.5 Smoke production and toxic gases (CO, HCN, CO2) 2.6 Behaviour of liquids, gases, and solids in fire Research Assignment Drysdale, D. (2011). An Introduction to Fire Dynamics Quintiere, J. G. (2017). Principles of Fire Behavior (2nd ed.) NFPA Fire Protection Handbook (latest ed.)
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3.1 Principles of fire safety engineering 3.2 Passive fire protection (compartmentation, fire-rated construction) 3.3 Active fire protection (detection, suppression, alarm) 3.4 Means of escape and travel distance 3.5 Fire load and occupancy classification 3.6 Smoke control and ventilation Research Assignment NFPA 101 Life Safety Code BS 9999: Code of practice for fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings Ghana Building Code, 2018
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4.1 Overview of OSH management systems (ILO-OSH 2001, ISO 45001:2018) 4.2 Hazard identification, risk assessment, and control (HIRARC) 4.3 Permit-to-work and safe systems of work 4.4 Personal protective equipment for fire and rescue personnel 4.5 Incident investigation and reporting 4.6 Roles and responsibilities under Ghana Labour Act Research Assignment ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems ILO-OSH 2001 Guidelines on Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems Ghana Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651) Factories, Offices and Shops Act, 1970 (Act 328)
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5.1 Principles of fire prevention 5.2 Sources of ignition and fuel control 5.3 Housekeeping and fire load reduction 5.4 Portable fire extinguishers (types, selection, use) 5.5 Fixed installations (sprinklers, hydrants, hose reels, gaseous systems) 5.6 Fire detection and alarm systems 5.7 Emergency evacuation and fire drills 5.8 Fire risk assessment for workplaces Practical exercise and research assignment NFPA 1: Fire Code (latest edition). National Fire Protection Association NFPA 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems NFPA 101: Life Safety Code Ghana National Fire Service Act, 1997 (Act 537) Drysdale, D. (2011). An Introduction to Fire Dynamics (3rd ed.). Wiley
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Entry Requirements
Qualify through any one of these routes:
WASSCE / SSSCE / GCE O'Level (or equivalent) with credits in Mathematics, English, and at least one discipline-relevant subject.
At least 2 years of documented relevant industry experience, with employer reference and a portfolio of work evidence.
A certificate or diploma in a related discipline, subject to assessment of equivalence.
translate All programmes are delivered in English. Learners below the competence threshold complete the FIPS English for Professional Communication bridging module before enrolment.
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