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