A functioning Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) management system can help a supplier prevent injuries, control operational risks, and complete work without avoidable interruptions. It also helps demonstrate to major buyers that a contractor can consistently manage its responsibilities.
Akil Lewis, Technical Lead and Environmental Health and Safety Specialist at the Centre for Local Business Development, described an HSE management system as a framework companies use to identify risks, establish controls, and manage their responsibilities. The system requires documented procedures, employee training, ongoing assessments, and improvement plans.
For smaller businesses, the system does not have to begin with a large HSE department or a complicated manual. It should reflect the company’s actual operations, assign responsibilities clearly, and be used by managers and workers. Click here to read more.
