Master’s in HSE and Risk Management on Construction and Mining Sites Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in HSE and risk management engineering for construction sites and mines, structured in 12 modules covering the Spanish and international regulatory framework, risk assessment, machine-pedestrian interaction, mine safety, industrial hygiene, internal traffic, emergencies, environmental management, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 and safety culture, with an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Apply health and safety regulations on construction sites and in mining operations.
Assess critical risks using structured methodologies.
Design separation measures between machines and people.
Control exposure to dust, silica, noise and vibration.
Plan the management of emergencies and rescues.
Integrate safety and environmental management systems.
Measure and improve the organisation's safety culture.
Who it's for
- Senior health and safety technicians in mining.
- Construction site health and safety coordinators.
- Project HSE managers.
- Industrial hygienists.
- Management systems auditors.
- Site environmental managers.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter construction and civil engineering.
What you'll work with
- Law 31/1995 (Spanish Occupational Risk Prevention Act)
- Royal Decree 1627/1997 (health and safety on construction sites)
- Royal Decree 863/1985 (General Regulations on Basic Mining Safety Standards)
- ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety management systems)
- ISO 14001 (environmental management systems)
- Royal Decree 1154/2020 (carcinogens and crystalline silica)
- Directive 2002/44/EC (vibration)
- Royal Decree 286/2006 (exposure to noise)
- Microsoft Power BI
- ArcGIS Pro
- Cority
- Microsoft Excel
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Concepts of health, safety and environment1.2Accident rates in construction and mining1.3Occupational Risk Prevention Act1.4Specific regulations for construction works1.5General Regulations on Basic Mining Safety Standards1.6Complementary technical instructions for mining1.7Responsibilities of client, contractor and worker1.8Authorities and control bodies1.9ILO international framework1.10Case study: map of obligations in a quarry
2.1Risk assessment methodologies2.2Probability and consequence matrices2.3Job safety analysis2.4Bow-tie analysis of critical risks2.5Critical controls and their verification2.6Hierarchy of controls2.7Risks from moving machinery2.8Risks from work at height and excavations2.9Periodic review of assessments2.10Lab: bow-tie analysis of a dumper rollover
3.1Pedestrian strikes on sites and in mines3.2Physical separation of pedestrians and machines3.3Exclusion zones around machines3.4Proximity detection systems3.5Banksmen and radio communication3.6Visibility and blind spots3.7Lighting of work areas3.8Internal traffic rules3.9Investigation of near misses3.10Practical exercise: pedestrian-machine separation plan
4.1Stability of slopes and benches4.2Ground support in underground mining4.3Ventilation of underground mines4.4Hazardous atmospheres and gases4.5Haul roads and safety berms4.6Rockfall4.7Use of explosives from a regulatory perspective4.8Mining work plans4.9Mine safety inspections4.10Case study: audit of haul roads in a mine
5.1Respirable dust and crystalline silica5.2Occupational exposure limit values5.3Personal dust sampling5.4Noise on sites and in mines5.5Hand-arm and whole-body vibration5.6Heat stress5.7Exposure to diesel exhaust5.8Chemical substances on site5.9Health surveillance5.10Lab: interpreting a silica sampling result
6.1Design of internal roads6.2Intersections and priorities6.3Maximum speeds by zone6.4Vertical and horizontal signage6.5Management of light vehicles6.6Vehicle access control6.7Driver fatigue6.8Fleet management and safety technologies6.9Traffic audits6.10Practical exercise: internal traffic plan for a site
7.1Self-protection plans7.2Identification of emergency scenarios7.3Fires in machinery7.4Rescue at height and in confined spaces7.5Rescue in underground mining7.6First aid in remote locations7.7Emergency communications7.8Drills and their evaluation7.9Coordination with external services7.10Case study: fire drill in a mine
8.1Environmental impact assessment8.2Control of dust and emissions8.3Management of water and run-off8.4Construction and demolition waste8.5Hazardous waste from machinery8.6Environmental noise and neighbours8.7Protection of soils and biodiversity8.8Restoration of affected areas8.9Environmental indicators of the operation8.10Practical exercise: dust control plan
9.1Occupational health and safety according to ISO 450019.2Environmental management according to ISO 140019.3Integration of management systems9.4Policy and objectives9.5Planning and operational control9.6Internal audits of the system9.7Management review9.8Third-party certification9.9Continual improvement of the system9.10Case study: integrating ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
10.1Health and safety study10.2Health and safety plan10.3Coordinator at design and construction stages10.4Site incident book10.5Coordination of business activities10.6Subcontracting and responsibilities10.7Presence of on-site preventive resources10.8Control of contractor documentation10.9Inspection visits10.10Practical exercise: review of a health and safety plan
11.1Frequency and severity rates11.2Leading safety indicators11.3Accident investigation using the cause tree method11.4Root cause analysis11.5Visible safety leadership11.6Behavioural safety observations11.7Communication and training11.8Worker participation11.9Safety culture maturity11.10Case study: investigation of a pedestrian strike
12.1Selection of the site or operation12.2Initial HSE diagnosis12.3Assessment of critical risks12.4Critical controls plan12.5Industrial hygiene plan12.6Emergency plan12.7Indicator system12.8Implementation plan12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
The programme is delivered 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, making it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Microsoft Power BI, ArcGIS Pro, Cority and Microsoft Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for safety audits on sites and in mines, industrial hygiene sampling and accident investigation. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: Law 31/1995, Royal Decree 1627/1997, Royal Decree 863/1985, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, Royal Decree 1154/2020, Directive 2002/44/EC, Royal Decree 286/2006.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Microsoft Power BI, ArcGIS Pro, Cority and Microsoft Excel, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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