Industrial Risk and Safety Engineering for Asset Operation and Maintenance

     Risk Management and Safety Engineering is a critical discipline applied across a wide range of industries to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of workers, protect the environment, and maintain operational continuity. Its principles and practices are embedded in industries with complex processes, high hazards, and strict regulatory environments. The course is aligned with ISO 45001 and will be benefiacial for aviation industry, steel mills, railways, mining, oil & gas, and Manufacturing and Automotive from the prespective of Operation and Maintenance (O&M). 

It is pertinent to mention that Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Engineering focuses on ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of industrial assets and systems over their lifecycle. This course in Industrial Risk Management and Safety Engineering directly supports O&M engineering by strengthening asset reliability, regulatory compliance, worker well-being, and digital innovation in maintenance practices. 

The training course will emphasizes on :

• Asset Reliability and Continuity of Operations: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA), incident investigation, and root cause analysis equip engineers to minimize downtime, improve reliability, and strengthen preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Compliance with Standards and Regulations: Knowledge of ISO 45001, EU, and Swedish frameworks
• Health, Safety, and Well-being of Workers: By applying OH&S management systems and fostering a safety culture, participants learn to safeguard staff doing maintenance in harsh, hazardous, or remote working environments.
• Digitalization and Innovation in Maintenance Practices: Integration of AI-assisted safety demonstrations, predictive tools, and training in the Metaverse enhances workforce training, scenario simulation, and decision-making.
• Systematic Safety Audits: Internal safety audits provide continuous improvement opportunities and ensure compliance across O&M functions.

·         The course includes:

·            International Safety Standard on safety, EU Safety Standards, Swedish regulations on Health and Safety

·            Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OH&S) Policy

·            Requirements and Guidance: Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OH&S)

·            Internal safety Audit

·            AI-assisted demonstration, Safety Training in Virtual Environment (MetaVerse)

·            Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)

·            Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis                                

·      Target Group: Engineers, operators, managers, and researchers working in the railway industry.

·      Pre-knowledge: Upper secondary school, bachelor, or equivalent

·    The structure of the course: The course combines traditional lectures with a flipped classroom approach. Students are expected to prepare in advance by studying the assigned reference materials. This allows them direct access to the core knowledge, while the instructor acts as a coach and mentor throughout the learning process. Lectures will include frequent pauses for questions and brief discussions to encourage active participation.

      Scope: 40 h (certificate)

·   Course structure: 10-15 h of self-studies, 10-15 h in meetings divided into lectures, and an examination in the form of a report that needs 10-15 h of work.

·        Dates and time for online meetings:

o   03^rd February 2026, 13-15 connected by Online Teams

o   10^th February 2026, 13-15 connected by Online Teams

o   17^th February 2026, 13-15 connected by Online Teams

o   24^th February 2026, 13-15 connected by Online Teams

o   03^rd March 2026, 13-15 connected by Online Teams

o   10^th March 2026, Final Seminar/Presentations, 13-16 connected by Online Teams

·        To pass the course:  For Certificate; Oral presentation of the assignment and a written report.

After The completion of this course participants will be able to:

·      Understand and be able to explain the standard regulations of health and safety.

o   Knowledge of Internal safety Audit.

o  Knowledge of Policy, and guideline of Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OH&S).

·      Understanding of leadership and workers perspective on health and safety 

·      Understanding of risk-based thinking to prioritize and mitigate high-risk hazards in industrial environments.

·        Short presentation of the teacher:

o   Sarbjeet Singh, PhD in area of Industrial Engineering. ISO Certified Health and Safety and Post Doctorate from Division of Operation and Maintenance Engineering with 25 years’ experience in academic and research.   

Start date: February 3rd, 2026

End date: March 10th, 2026

Price: 4200 SEK

Study hours: 40

Course format: Online by Teams

Language: English

Number of seats: 60