PROJECT

for
Post Graduate
Certificate/Diploma in
Industrial Safety

(PGCINDS/PGDINDS)

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
MAIDAN GARHI, NEW DELHI-110 068
 GUIDELINES FOR PROJECT COURSES
(1) Objective
The objective of the project is to help the student develop ability to apply the engineering and
technological concepts, tools and techniques to study and attempt to solve any engineering or system
problem related to Industrial Safety.
(2) Prerequisite
Student can take up Project Course at the beginning of the Programme..
(3) Types of Project
The project may be from any of the following types:
(i) Comprehensive case study (covering any engineering system related to Industrial Safety).
(ii) Industrial Safety related field oriented analysis and/or design problems (such as design of
mechanical engineering elements/equipment, industrial/engineering processes and
systems).
(iii) Engineering management for Industrial Safety
(iv) Repair and maintenance of mechanical/electrical equipment related to Industrial Safety.
(4) Project Guide/Supervisor
There will be two supervisors-one from School of Engineering and Technology, IGNOU (Internal
Supervisor) and another having experience in the relevant field (Local Supervisor or External
Supervisor) from the field at a nearby site/office/industry/college/university.
(a) One local supervisor will be identified by the student preferably from his place of work. The
supervisor should have B.E/B.Tech degree in the concerned discipline with at least five
years experience or a Masters degree in the relevant field. The supervisor will be
responsible for guidance in preparing project proposal, actual performance and monitoring
the progress of the work.
(b) Each student will be allotted and attached with an internal supervisor from the faculty at the
IGNOU headquarters (SOET) depending on the project area. The supervisor will be
responsible for guidance regarding problem formulation and methodology of the project
selected by student apart from the evaluation.
Students are advised to send their project synopsis and bio-data of his local guide in the
given format which must be duly signed by the local supervisor to the Co-coordinator
(Projects). In case the proposed guide is not acceptable to the School, the student shall be
advised so and in such cases the student should change the guide before the proposal is
considered for approval. In such cases the project proposal would not be considered for
approval and the student will submit project proposal afresh with the signature of the new
guide, as it will be considered as new proposal. Similarly, if a student wants to change
his/her guide for any reason, he/she would be required to submit the project proposal along
with the signature of the new guide on a new project proposal proforma. The local project
guide will be paid a token honorarium for guiding the student by the University as per
IGNOU norms.
At any given point of time a local supervisor cannot guide more than five students.
Note : Students are advised to select their supervisors who are active professionals in the
relevant area of the selected topic. That is, if the topic is in the area of Electrical
Safety, the supervisor should be an expert of Electrical Safety and so on.
(5) Proposal Formulation
Synopsis of the project should be prepared in consultation with the local guide in the given format
and sent to THE COORDINATOR, PGCINDS Programme, School of Engineering and
Technology, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110 068. The synopsis should clearly state the
objective and research methodology of the proposed project to be undertaken. It should have full
detail of the rationale, sampling, instrument to be used, limitations, if any, and future direction for
further study, etc. as asked in the format.
(6) Project Proposal Submission and Approval
After finalizing the topic and the selection of the local supervisor, student should send the filled in
Project Proposal Approval Performa along with one copy of the synopsis and Bio-data of the local
supervisor to The Coordinator (Project). Proposals incomplete in any respect will not be accepted.
Students are advised to retain a copy of the synopsis with them.
(7) Communication of Approval
A written communication regarding the approval/non-approval of the project will be sent to the
student within two weeks of the receipt of the proposal in the School.
(8) Re-submission of Project Proposal
In case of non-approval of the proposal the comments/suggestions for re-formulating the project will
be communicated to the student. In such case the revised project synopsis should be submitted with
revised project proposal Performa and a copy of the rejected synopsis and project proposal Performa
bearing the comments of the evaluator and P. P. No. (Project Proposal Number) allotted by the
School of Engineering and Technology.
(9) Project Reports
The final project report should be submitted before May 31th/November 30 th. Two typed copies of
the project report is to be submitted to The Registrar (SED), IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-
110 068.
As soon as the student submits the Project Report, a P. R. No. would be allotted to him. One should
quote this P. R. No. while corresponding with SED Division regarding project report. The following
points may be noted regarding the final project report.
(i) The length of the report may be about 40 to 60 double spaced typed pages (Excluding
appendices and exhibits).
(ii) Each project report must adequately explain the methodology adopted and the
directions for future study.
(iii) The project report must also contain the following:
(a) Copy of the project proposal approval proforma and synopsis.
(b) Certificates of originality of the work by the local supervisor.
(10) Enquiries
Correspondence regarding the approval and submission of the synopsis, project reports should be
addressed to : The Coordinator, PGCINDS Programme (Projects), School of Engineering and
Technology, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110 068 and regarding the results and grade of
Project course, it should be addressed to The Registrar (SED), IGNOU, Maidan Garhi,
New Delhi-110 068.

(11) List of Topics

An illustrative list of topics and project area is enclosed to give you an idea as to what kind of topics
could be selected for project work. This list is only indicative and project topics need not be selected
from this list only.
SOME IMPORTANT NOTES WHILE PREPARING THE PROJECT PROPOSAL
Send only one copy of the Project Proposal, and retain a copy with you.
“MISP 021” should be written prominently on the envelope and should be addressed to : The Coordinator,
PGCINDS Programme (Projects), School of Engineering and Technology, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi,
New Delhi – 110 068.
In all correspondence with the University, quote the Project Proposal Number/Project Report Number, as the
case may be, which is given by the University.
Ensure the inclusion of the following items while submitting the Proposal :
(a) Proforma for approval of Project Proposal, duly filled in and signed by both the student and
local supervisor.
(b) Detailed Bio-data of the local supervisor duly signed by him/her.
(c) Synopsis of the Project
The synopsis of your Project should include the following :
(a) Rationale for the study
(b) Objectives of the study
(c) Methodology to be used for carrying out the study (detailed)
(d) The expected contribution from the study
(e) Limitations, if any, and the direction for future study.
SOME IMPORTANT NOTES WHILE PREPARING THE PROJECT REPORT
(1) The Project Work should be submitted in A-4 Size (29cm  20cm), typed in double space, in a
bound volume.
(2) Before binding the Project report the student should ensure that it contains the following:
(i) Approved Project Proposal Proforma
(ii) Synopsis, and
(iii) The certificate of originality of work by the local Guide.
Candidate should submit a statement, certifying that the work is an original one and has not
been submitted earlier either to this University or to any other institution for fulfillment of the
requirement of a course of study. The above certificate should be countersigned by the local
Project Guide.
If any Project Proposal is received in the absence of the above, the same will be returned to the
student for compliance.
(3) The student should prepare three typed copies of the final project report. Two typed copies of
the project report is to be submitted to The Registrar (SED) of the University by Registered
insured post. Student should keep a copy of the project report with item. The project report
submitted will not be returned to the student.
(4) Kindly mention on the top of the envelop “Project Report – MISP 021”.
 Format of Synopsis
(1) Title of the Project
(2) Objective of the study
(3) Rationale of the study
(4) Detailed Methodology to be used for carrying out the study
(5) The expected contribution from the study
(6) List of activities to be carried out to complete the Project (with the help of a bar chart showing
the time schedule)
(7) Places/Labs/Equipment and Tools required and planning of arrangements
(8) Problems envisaged in carrying out the project, if any.

Format of Final Project Report

(1) Title of the project
(2) Objective of the study
(3) Methodology of the study
(4) Statement of the problem
(5) Input/data/structure/questionnaire
(6) Analysis/solution/description
(7) Final results
(9) Conclusion
(10) Scope of future study
(11) Bio-data of the student (One Page)

List of Broad Project Areas

(1) Industrial Safety for safe working Practices
(2) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) related to Industrial Safety
(3) Ergonomics related to Industrial Safety
(4) Fire Safety
(5) Storage of Material Handling of Hazardous Material
(6) Safeguarding of Machineries related to Industrial Safety
(7) Mechatronics for reducing accidents and prevention of accidents
(8) Safety at Construction project
(9) Safety in material handling and Total Quality Management
(5) Electrical Safety
(6) Recent development related to Industrial Safety
(7) Aircraft Safety and Maintenance Engineering
 (8) Safety in Chemical Industry
(9) Any other research oriented problem related to Industrial Safety.
NOTE : “Dates given therein are relevant only for the current and recently admitted students. In the
subsequent semester/year, learners are advised to verify the latest schedule from concerned
Regional Centre/University HQ/IGNOU Website. The schedule prescribed at a given time only
will be considered valid.”
 SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
MAIDAN GARHI, NEW DELHI-110 068

PROFORMA FOR APPROVAL OF PROJECT PROPOSAL (MISP 001)

Enrolment No.
Study Centre :
Regional Centre :
Name and Address of the Student :

Title of the Project

Subject Area : Industrial Safety for safe working Practices; Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) related to
Industrial Safety; Ergonomics related to Industrial Safety; Fire Safety; Storage of Material Handling of
Hazardous Material; Safeguarding of Machineries related to Industrial Safety; Mechatronics for reducing
accidents and prevention of accidents; Safety at Construction project; Safety in material handling and
Total Quality Management; Electrical Safety; Recent development related to Industrial Safety; Aircraft
Safety and Maintenance Engineering; Safety in Chemical Industry; Any other research oriented problem
related to Industrial Safety

Name and Address of the Supervisor

Is the Supervisor an Academic Yes : No : _

Counsellor of Engineering Programme of IGNOU

If Yes, Name and Code of Study Centre:

and the courses he/she is counseling for and
since when

No. of student currently working:

Under the local supervisor for MISP 001
(Please refer to point No. 4 in the guidelines)

Signature of Student Signature of Local Supervisor

Date : Date :

Please do not forget to enclose the synopsis of the project and the Bio-data duly signed by the
Guide.
For Office Use Only
Synopsis Supervisor
Approved Approved
Not Approved Not Approved P.P. No. :

Signature of Internal supervisor Signature of

Name : Director/Coordinator (Project)
Date : Date :

Comments/Suggestions for reformulating the Project.

 INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERISTY
STUDENT REGISTRATION & EVALUATION DIVISION
MAIDAN GARHI, NEW DELHI-110 068

REMUNERATION BILL FOR EVALUTIOAN/GUIDANCE OF PROJECT WORK

1. PROGRAMME TITLE :
2. NAME OF EVALUATOR :
3. RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS :
4. DESIGNATION :
5. OFFICIAL ADDRESS :
6. TELEPHONE NO. : OFFICE ---------------------- RESIDENCE ----------------------
7. PURPOSE (Tick One) Guidance of Project Work ( ) Evaluation of Project Work ( )
Project Report Enrolment No. of Name of the
Sl. No. Amount (Rs.)
No. Candidate Student

Certified that I have Evaluated/Guided the students for their Project Work.

Dated : Signature of the Evaluator

Note : The remuneration payable of Evaluation of Project Work is Rs. 300/- per student and for Guidance
of Project Work is Rs. 300/- per student.
Certified that (1) The above Project/Guide/Project Evaluator was approved and recommended by the
concerned school of study and above claim may be admitted.

Dy. Registrar/Asstt. Registrar Section Officer Dealing Assistant