Government of India Ministry of Labour & Employment Directorate General Factory Advice Service & Labour Institutes

REGIONAL LABOUR INSTITUTE

CHENNAI-600 113.

ONE YEAR DIPLOMA COURSE IN INDUSTRIAL SAFETY

PROSPECTUS

2008 2009

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ABOUT THE COURSE Rapid Technological developments and large scale Mechanization in Petrochemical, Chemical, Engineering Industries, Construction activities etc., have resulted in complex Safety & Health problems in these Industries. Hence these Industries need the services of qualified safety professionals exclusively to take care of various Safety and Health aspects of their personnel/other persons who are likely to be affected by any adverse effects arising from these Industries. Recognizing this need and also to help the Factory Management in fulfilling the Statutory requirements regarding appointment of Safety officers under Section 40-B of the Factories Act 1948, this Institute has been conducting the Diploma Course in Industrial Safety, since 1982. Further, the Factory Managements may be aware about the Amendments made in the year 1987 to the provisions of the Factories Act 1948 which places several responsibilities on the occupiers of Factories, including specific responsibilities on the Occupiers of Factories, carrying out Hazardous Processes. These added responsibilities on the Factory Managements have in turn increased the responsibilities of the safety officers, who have to help and assist the managements in complying with the various provisions of the Act, as amended. The Diploma in Industrial Safety offered by the Regional Labour Institute is a recognized statutory qualification for appointment as Safety Officers as per the Factories Act, 1948. The Diploma is awarded by the Directorate of Technical Education, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Chennai.

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DURATION This course is a FULL TIME Course and the duration of the Course is One Year. The course will commence in July, 2008.

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METHODOLOGY

The Course will be conducted through lectures, discussions, case studies, Laboratory exercises, relevant film shows, Factory visits etc. The students are required to carry out one in plant project work, one term work and two Laboratory works during the course of the programme, as a requirement under the syllabus. The students will have to appear for Final Examination which will be conducted by the Board of Examinations, Directorate of Technical Education, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Chennai. The Examination consists of Theory papers, Project work,

Term work and Practical. The Diploma will be awarded to the candidates successful in the Examination. 4. A. QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE Educational Qualifications : Recognized Degree or Diploma in any branch of Technology/Engineering Or Recognized Degree in Physics or Chemistry as main subjects. Or Recognized Degree with both Physics & Chemistry as subjects.

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Experience : Practical experience in a Supervisory Capacity for 2 years in the case of Degree in Engineering/Technology and 5 years in all other cases in : Manufacturing, Maintenance or Safety Department in an Industry. Or Research, Training or Education in the field of Industrial Safety in an Industry. Or Government Department in the Administration of any Safety Legislation. Or Building or other Construction Works Or Port or Dock activity.

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Age : Maximum age not to exceed 50 years as on 1.5.2008.

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RESERVATION Seats are reserved as per Government Rules.

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FEES AND OTHER CHARGES Course Fee : Rs.6000/- to be paid by Crossed Demand Draft (separate Demand Draft) drawn in favour of Director-In-Charge, Regional Labour Institute, Adyar, Chennai at the time of admission. This fee once paid is not refundable.

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Caution Deposit : Rs.1000/- to be paid by Crossed Demand Draft (separate Demand Draft) drawn in favour of Director-In-Charge, Regional Labour Institute, Adyar, Chennai at the time of admission, as Caution Deposit. This amount is refundable subject to recoveries, if any, at the end of the course.

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Examination Fees : Examination and other related fees as prescribed by the Board of Examinations, Directorate of Technical Education, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, are payable by the students.

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Other Expenses : The expenditure towards purchase of books, course materials, stationeries, preparation of Project/Term Work reports, TA/DA charges in connection with the local/outstation factory visits, Seminar fee, Examination fees etc. are to be borne by the sponsoring organizations/students.

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SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION The prescribed application complete in all respects, together with attested copies of certificates, shall be sent to the Director-In-Charge, Regional Labour Institute, No.1, Sardar Patel Road, Adyar, TTTI Post, Chennai-600 113. Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected. The last date for receipt of duly completed applications at this Institute is 30.5.2008 at 5.00 p.m.

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SELECTION

The candidates selected after preliminary screening will be called for interview at this Institute during the second fortnight of June, 2008. The exact date of interview will be intimated individually to the candidates. The mere calling for interview does not guarantee selection. No TA/DA will be paid by this Institute for attending the interview. The candidates should produce all original certificates at the time of interview. Provisional Certificates will not be accepted. Otherwise they need not appear in the interview. Selected candidates are required to join the course at short notice. Candidates who were selected earlier but did not join & candidates discontinued the course will not be considered again.

No other degree/diploma by correspondence/part time is permitted while undergoing Diploma course at our Institute. 9. ACCOMMODATION Limited non-family accommodation in two bedded rooms at our Institute hostel is available. No boarding facility is available in our hostel. Guests and relatives of the candidates cannot be accommodated in the hostel. Room rent chargeable at present for the hostel accommodation is Rs.20/- per day per head. This is payable in advance by Cheque/Demand Draft drawn in favour of Director-In-Charge, Regional Labour Institute, Adyar, Chennai-600 113. LOCATION & ADDRESS OF THE INSTITUTE The Institute is located opposite to Kasturibhai Nagar Railway Station at the junction of Sardar Patel Road & Rajiv Gandhi Road (IT Corridor) & near Indian Institute of Technology (I.I.T.) & CLRI. The Address is : No.1, Sardar Patel Road (Opp. CLRI) Adyar, TTTI Post, Chennai-600 113. Phone : 22350737 & 22351569 Fax : 044-22352457

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General : The candidates having M.Sc. degree in Chemistry/Physics should Have 5 yrs. Experience in supervisory capacity like B.Sc./Diploma Candidates. Classify the sponsoring industries as per their status: a) Industries where Safety Officer is statutorily required and sponsored with full Pay/allowances/course fee/exam fee & also treated as on duty for the entire period. b) Industries where Safety Officer is statutorily required but not sponsored as in (a) above. c) Industries where Safety Officer is not statutorily required but sponsored with full Pay/allowances/course fee/exam. Fee and also treated as on duty for the entire period.

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Government of India Ministry of Labour Directorate General Factory Advice Service & Labour Institutes REGIONAL LABOUR INSTITUTE CHENNAI 600113 Phone :044-22350737 & 22351569 FAX :044-22352457 APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE DIPLOMA IN INDUSTRIAL SAFETY (Academic Year 2008-2009) Instructions to the Candidate: * Before filling up this application form, read the Prospectus carefully. * Please furnish all information in full. * Attach separate sheets wherever the space provided in the form is inadequate * Attach attested copies of testimonials in respect of age, qualification, Experience, etc. * Before applying, ensure your eligibility for the course. * Incomplete application will be rejected. Affix recently Taken Passport size Photo with Attestation

1. Name of the Candidate (As per School Leaving Certificate in Block letters. Enclose copy of certificate 2. Father Name (in Block letters) 3. Date of Birth 4. Permanent Address

: : :

5. Address for correspondence

6. Moble Phone No. / Contact Telephone No.

7. Are you a member of SC/ST/OBC If so, give particulars (Attach attested copies Of Certificate from competent authority)

8. Did the candidate apply for the course at : CLI, Mumbai, RLI, Chennai, Kanpur or Kolkatta during the previous years. If yes, give details :

Yes / No

9. Details of Educational qualifications (From Secondary School onwards. Enclose copies of Certificates). Name of Exami nations Passed Name and Address of School/College/Institute Year Of passing Marks Obtained Out of & Percentage Class/ Divisi on Obtai ned No.of Attem pts Main and other sub jects Full Time/ Part Time/ Corres pondence

10.a) Details of Experience after acquiring Essential Qualification (in choronological order). Name and Address Of the organization Designation and Scale of Pay Period From Nature of Duties (enclose certificates)

To

b) Total experience as on 1-5-2008 (After acquiring Essential Qualification)

Years.Month

c) Total Experience in Supervisory capacity.YearsMonth (after acquiring essential qualification) Please attach Xerox copy of the certificate For supervisory capacity experience indicating No.of years issued by your employer(s)

11. a) Papers published, if any

b) Training undergone, if any

12. Extra curricular activities, if any

13. Any other related information the Applicant desires to give 14. Hostel accommodation

Required/ Not Required

(Signature of the Candidate) Place: Date: DECLARATION/UNDERTAKING BY THE CANDIDATE I hereby declare that the information furnished in the application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and that no material information has been suppressed by me. I also understand that I stand to be disqualified from being admitted to the Course or from continuance in the Course, in the event of any information being found incorrect. I undertake to produce all the Original Certificates, Testimonials, etc. regarding my Educational Qualification, Experience, etc., at the time of Interview, failing which, I accept for the rejection of my Application to the Course.

.. Signature of the Candidate Place: Date:

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CERTIFICATE BY SPONSORING AUTHORITY (To be completed by the Sponsoring Authority)

Shri..of this Organisation is hereby sponsored and nominated to attend the Diploma Course in Industrial Safety during the Academic Year 2008-2009. The duly filled up Application has been verified, found correct and is forwarded herewith. He fulfils the Eligibility criteria. It is certified that the applicant will not be engaged for any normal duties in the Factory till the completion of the Course. Shri..is working in this Organisation as ..with effect from..and his supervisory experience as on 1-5-2008 isYears.months. His nature of duties (as per S.No.4-(B) of the Prospectus) are The Registration/Licence of the factory is.issued by . (a) Please specify the extent of sponsorship vis--vis (i) Institutution Fees (ii) granting leave with salary (iii) travelling /daily allowances (iv) all the above. (b) Not sponsored but permitted.

Place: Date

Signature of Sponsoring Authority Name & Designation: Address of the organisation :

TelephoneNo. : Fax No. : Email : Local(Chennai)office address With Telephone No.if any (Seal) .. ..