Industrial Safety Manager as the designation itself conveys, is the professional who is an expert in safeguarding the industrial installations from all possible threats. Looking into the possible dangers of natural calamities, there is a great need to take various steps for safety of not only the environment but also natural resource and installation done to tap these natural resources along with crucial industrial installation.
To do this work in an effective manner every society need personal specially trained to accomplish their task. These very people are known as Industrial Safety Managers.
There are certain specific qualities the aspiring industrial safety managers need to have and cultivate to be a successful safety management professional. To discharge his duties efficiently and effectively he requires special study and training.
Industrial Safety Manager Eligibility
Educational Qualification
To get admission to the courses of Industrial safety manager the minimum required qualification is +2. However, Graduates and especially Engineering graduates are preferred for these courses.
Fire engineering graduates are most suitable to do these courses and become efficient Industrial Safety Managers.
How to become an Industrial Safety Manager?
Step 1
To be a successful Industrial Safety Manager one should first attain the minimum required educational qualification i.e +2 class pass (preferably in Non-Medical Stream) to get admission into the related course.
Step 2
After acquiring the requisite minimum qualification the aspiring Industrial Safety Manager can join various kinds of related Certificate, Diploma or other short-term courses such as:
- Diploma in Industrial Safety Management
- Diploma in Fire Technology and Industrial Technology Management
to name a few.
Step 3
After successfully completing these course one can go for a job of Industrial Safety Manager or opt for higher qualification like:
- Certificate course of Chief Security Officer. (Post graduation in relevant field.)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Safety Management.
List of Some of the Institutes Providing course for Industrial Safety Manager
- Delhi Institute of Fire Engineering.
- National Institute of Fire Disaster and Environment Management.
- Centre for fire safety Engineering.
- Ganga Institute of Management Technology
Industrial Safety Manager Job Description
The primary job of an Industrial Safety Manager is to safeguard the installation he is responsible for. He has to use all his knowledge including that of firefighting and fire prevention. He is responsible for taking any action taking into consideration the knowledge of the code of labour and factory act. Besides his job description include providing every possible first aid help in case of any kind of eventuality.
Industrial Safety Manager Career Prospects
Increasing industrialization and specialization of the workforce in the big industries has widened the scope for Industrial Safety management aspirants in every field be it IT industry, Mining, Oil, and Gas, Construction or any other industry heavily dependent on technology and heavy industrial installations.
After successfully completing the Industrial Safety Management course one can get employment as Fire Protection Engineer, Environment Safety Manager, Engineer Hygiene Manager, System Safety Engineer, Risk Management Consultant, Safety Engineer or Transport Safety Supervisor both in Indian Industrial sector or overseas industrial units.
Industrial Safety Manager Salary
Salary of an Industrial Safety Manager varies depending on the area of specialization, type of organization and geographic location. However, the average salary of an Industrial Safety manager can be anywhere between Rs.30,000 to Rs.35,000 per month especially in private organizations.
Candidates with multiple specialities, experience and excellent track record in the field can earn around Rs.50,000 to Rs.60,000 annually. The remuneration will spruce up depending on one’s own managerial skill, qualification, and experience etc.
