Introduction to HSE

Nexus Alliance Ltd

Session Elements

1. What is HSE & why do we need it1. What is HSE & why do we need it

2. Responsibility2. Responsibility

3. HSE culture3. HSE culture

4. HSE management system4. HSE management system

What and Why?

Health, The absence of disease or illness

Safety Freedom from unacceptable risk and harm

Environment The surroundings in which we live including air, water,

land, natural resources, flora, fauna, humans and there interrelationships

What is HSE?What is HSE?

What and Why?

To promote physical, mental and social wellbeing of employees

Protect employees and others affected from risks Provide adequate welfare facilities Develop a management system and policies Create a positive HSE culture in the work place

Why HSE?Why HSE?

What and Why?

Arguments for good management of Health and SafetyArguments for good management of Health and Safety

Moral: Ethical and responsible behavior

Financial: The cost of injuries and ill health

Legal: Criminal and Civil liability

Costs of injuries and ill-health

Direct costs: directly related to accident (e.g. personal injury claims, fines, plant damage)

Indirect: disruption to business, damage to reputation, investigation resources

Note: some of these costs may be insured

Costs of injuries and ill-health

Law

Rules of human conduct, imposed upon and enforced among the members of a given state

Sub-divisions of Law

Civil Law

Compensation Regulates relationships between legal persons (individuals and

corporations) Proceedings started by one of parties - may settle at any time Court may consider disputes arising out of property rights,

employment, family, etc Court may compensate for wrongs

Criminal Law

Punishment Regulates conduct considered by state to be prejudicial to

community Proceedings instituted by officers of crown Court decides on guilt or innocence Principal object is to punish the guilty

Responsibilities

A safe work place Safe work equipment and substances Information, training, instruction and supervision Welfare facilities Emergency procedures

Employer to provide,Employer to provide,

Responsibilities

Co-operate and consult with employer Report dangerous situation to employer Receive information, instruction and training Have a duty of care to themselves and others

Employees to,Employees to,

HSE Culture

The product of individual and group values, attitudes,

competencies and patterns of behaviour that determine the

commitment to, and the style and proficiency of, an

organisations H&S program

Quote,Quote,

HSE Culture

Increased compliance with HSE rules and procedures Increased staff morale Reduced staff complaints Reduced staff turnover Reduced sickness Reduced accidents Reduced absenteeism

Fruits from a positive cultureFruits from a positive culture

HSE Management System

Policy Organising Planning and implementation Evaluation Action for improvement

Main elementsMain elements

HSE Management System

A business plan for safety including,

HSE aims of the organisation HSE objectives A commitment to manage HSE by the organisation

PolicyPolicy

HSE Management System

The driving force in the organisation Competence Commitment and control Co-operation Communication

OrganisingOrganising

HSE Management System

Set HSE targets Identify hazards, assess risks and control measures Set standards Comply with any relevant law Design task, process equipment etc to reduce risk Contractors Emergency procedures

Planning and implementationPlanning and implementation

HSE Management System

Both active and reactive Measure performance Controlling of risks Inspection of equipment, premises and process Recorded

EvaluationEvaluation

HSE Management System

Learning from audits Improving,

Efficiency Effectiveness

Action for improvementAction for improvement

Introduction to HSE

Any Questions?Any Questions?