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Glossary: HSSE

What does HSSE mean?

HSSE (Health, Safety, Security & Environment) is the term used to describe the processes/activities (planning, implementation, control, optimization) carried out by companies to ensure health, safety, security and environmental protection, particularly in the working environment. HSSE & sustainability are particularly important for industrial companies (including the energy sector).

Contents of HSSE management systems:

  • Identification & analysis of hazards in the workplace
  • Development of Group-wide guidelines & minimum requirements
  • Staff training and further education (including in the areas of accident prevention, response and emergency preparedness)
  • Regular HSSE audits at the company locations
  • Collection of HSSE statistics
  • Fire protection
  • Noise protection
  • medical prevention
  • Health & safety measures when traveling
  • Environmental protection measures, etc.

In addition to the term HSSE, the following abbreviations are also commonly used: HSE (Health, Safety & Environment), SHE (Safety, Health & Environment), EHS (Environment, Health & Safety)

Further useful information

How Testify supports you in the implementation of HSSE tasks and audits

Testify Use Case EHS

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