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