Course Modules

Module 1: Road Accident Causation and Data Analysis

• Human, vehicle, and road environment factors

• Crash typologies and collision diagrams

• Role of weather, lighting, and signage

• Use of crash databases for analysis

• Activity: Analyze accident data trends and hotspots

Module 2: Preventive Safety Engineering and Education

• Road design elements for accident reduction

• Education and enforcement initiatives

• Safety campaigns targeting high-risk groups

• Technology-based interventions (speed cameras, dash cams)

• Workshop: Develop a localized accident prevention plan

Module 3: Emergency Response Systems and Planning

• Emergency response chain: first responders to trauma care

• Multi-agency coordination and command systems

• Communication protocols and warning systems

• Exercise: Create a response structure for a major highway crash

Module 4: On-Site Emergency Management

• Scene safety and traffic control

• Triage and casualty evacuation procedures

• Fire, fuel spills, and HAZMAT handling

• Simulation: Mock crash response with emergency teams

Module 5: Post-Crash Management and Preparedness

• Incident debriefing and reporting

• Training, drills, and tabletop exercises

• Community engagement and resilience building

• Final Group Exercise: Develop an emergency preparedness plan for a highway corridor