2. “The first duty of business is to survive. The
guiding principle of business economics, in other
words is not the maximization of profit, it is the
avoidance of loss." Safety is a business process and
should be managed with the same diligence as
financial, quality, and production processes.” -
Peter Drucker
3. What Is HSE Management
The long term management of an integrated system that ensures uniformity
within a business unit regarding Health, Safety and Environmental
compliance.
Analysis of workforce trends to help adapt systems ensuring a leading edge in
the relevant market segment.
A company that is OSHAS 18001; ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accredited always
has the edge in tendering phase over their competitors.
Good HSE management projects a responsibility about the company to the
outside world of one that regards their employees as assets and that their
wellbeing is important.
4. The HSE Manager
Ensures that HSE is managed to the same degree as all other business
processes.
Knows that HSE is an integral part of the corporate culture.
Manages his teams at a much higher level than any other employee.
Has experience in many fields of practice.
Works at minimizing risk, both to the company (financial) and to employees
(physical).
Has an understanding of all departments in the company to ensure fluidity in
the integrated system so as not to disrupt tasks.
5. The Impact Of An HSE Manager On
individual Projects
Having a set HSE Manager for a project ensures that:
The focus is on one project only
The employees of that project has a set standard to work with
All processes are done to the same standard for the duration of the project
Uniformity, good habits and set tasks are done correctly from the first day.
Risks to the company and employees are identified early in the planning
phase, saving time, money and possible injury.
6. Final Learning Points
Good HSE Management saves Time, Money and Lives.
HSE Management ensures fluidity in daily processes.
An HSE Manager gives a face and responsibility to an important business
aspect.
Being seen as “pro-safety” sets a company at a great advantage over their
competitors.
Accreditation ensures the company is seen as a world player in any market
segment.