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What does HSSE mean?
HSSE (Health, Safety, Security & Environment) is the term used to describe the processes/activities (planning, implementation, control, optimization) undertaken by companies to ensure health, safety, security & environmental protection, particularly in the working environment. Especially for industrial companies (e.g. energy industry) HSSE & sustainability are of high importance.
Contents of HSSE management systems:
- identification & analysis of workplace hazards
- development of company-wide guidelines & minimum requirements
- training & further education of personnel (e.g. in the areas of accident prevention, response & emergency preparedness)
- regular HSSE audits at company sites
- collection of HSSE statistics
- fire protection
- noise protection
- medical precautions
- travel health & safety measures
- environmental protection measures, etc.
In addition to the term HSSE, the following abbreviations are also common: HSE (Health, Safety & Environment), SHE (Safety, Health & Environment), EHS (Environment, Health & Safety).