Health, Safety, and Environmental management, also known as simply HSE, involves the planning, implementation, monitoring and optimization of processes related to the protection of people, property and the environment.

HSE management is a formalized system of policies and procedures designed to help employees stay safe while protecting physical assets and the environment. Key elements of an effective HSE program generally include:

• Adherence to guidelines from OSHA, the Energy Institute, etc.
• A comprehensive safety plan
• Inspection checklists
• Risk audits
• Training and drills
• Reporting of key performance indicators such as:
  • Accident severity rate (ASR)
  • Lost time rate (LTR)
  • Total accident rate (TAR)
  • Total recordable injuries
  • Working days since last incident