HSE MANAGEMENT BASICS / HSE MANAGEMENT PLANS
Building a Solid Foundation in Health, Safety & Environmental Management Systems and Planning
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 07 – 11 Apr 2025 | London, UK | USD 3495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) performance is vital for protecting workers, complying with regulations, and achieving sustainable operations. Organizations must develop strong HSE management systems and comprehensive plans to minimize risks, prevent incidents, and maintain operational continuity.
This foundational training provides participants with a thorough understanding of HSE management principles, legal responsibilities, and practical tools for developing and implementing HSE plans. Participants will learn to apply industry best practices, conduct risk assessments, and align their activities with international HSE standards such as ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the core components of an HSE management system
• Develop and implement effective HSE policies and plans
• Identify workplace hazards and perform structured risk assessments
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and international standards
• Promote a proactive HSE culture through communication and leadership
Key Benefits of Attending
• Gain practical knowledge of HSE system design and implementation
• Enhance your organization’s compliance and risk control capability
• Learn to create structured HSE management plans for operations and projects
• Improve workplace safety performance and incident prevention
• Support certification efforts to ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• HSE officers, supervisors, and coordinators
• Operations and facility managers
• HR and compliance professionals
• Engineers and team leaders involved in project or site activities
• Anyone seeking a foundational understanding of HSE management
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• HSE policy development and plan formulation
• Hazard identification, risk assessment, and control
• Incident reporting, investigation, and response procedures
• Understanding of audit preparation and regulatory compliance
• Improved safety leadership and employee engagement
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Improved HSE planning and operational risk management
• Stronger compliance with legal and certification standards
• Reduced incident rates through proactive system design
• Improved employee involvement and HSE performance culture
• Readiness for external audits and client HSE requirements
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – HSE frameworks, ISO standards, and regulatory principles
• Case Studies – Analysis of incidents, audits, and successful safety programs
• Workshops – Development of HSE plans, hazard assessments, and action matrices
• Peer Exchange – Discussion of common HSE challenges and practical solutions
• Tools – Templates for HSE plans, risk registers, audit checklists, and reporting forms
Course Outline
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: HSE Foundations and Legal Responsibilities
Module 1: Introduction to HSE Management Systems (07:30 – 09:30)
• Principles of health, safety, and environmental protection
Module 2: Legal and Regulatory Frameworks (09:45 – 11:15)
• Employer and employee duties, OSHA/ILO/ISO guidelines
Module 3: HSE Policies and Objectives (11:30 – 01:00)
• Setting safety goals, key performance indicators (KPIs)
Module 4: Workshop – Drafting an HSE Policy (02:00 – 03:30)
• Create a simple policy aligned with your organization’s goals
Day 2: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
Module 1: Hazard Identification Techniques (07:30 – 09:30)
• JSA, HAZID, task-based risk analysis
Module 2: Risk Assessment Process and Tools (09:45 – 11:15)
• Risk matrices, scoring systems, ALARP
Module 3: Hierarchy of Controls and Mitigation Planning (11:30 – 01:00)
• Engineering, administrative, and PPE controls
Module 4: Workshop – Conducting a Job Safety Analysis (02:00 – 03:30)
• Perform a structured JSA for a given activity
Day 3: HSE Planning and Documentation
Module 1: HSE Management Plans – Structure and Components (07:30 – 09:30)
• Scope, roles, resources, responsibilities
Module 2: Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning (09:45 – 11:15)
• Evacuation, fire, spill, and incident response plans
Module 3: Contractor and Project-Specific HSE Plans (11:30 – 01:00)
• Pre-job planning, permit systems, interface management
Module 4: Workshop – Develop an HSE Plan Outline (02:00 – 03:30)
• Draft the framework of a project-specific HSE plan
Day 4: HSE Culture, Communication, and Engagement
Module 1: Leadership’s Role in HSE Success (07:30 – 09:30)
• Setting tone from the top, accountability, visible leadership
Module 2: Safety Communication and Training (09:45 – 11:15)
• Toolbox talks, inductions, refresher training
Module 3: Behavioral Safety and Employee Involvement (11:30 – 01:00)
• Observation programs, feedback mechanisms
Module 4: Workshop – Build a Safety Communication Plan (02:00 – 03:30)
• Create a communication schedule and messaging plan
Day 5: Monitoring, Auditing, and Continuous Improvement
Module 1: Incident Reporting and Investigation (07:30 – 09:30)
• Root cause analysis, 5 Whys, corrective actions
Module 2: HSE Audits and Compliance Checks (09:45 – 11:15)
• Checklists, internal audits, third-party evaluations
Module 3: HSE KPIs and Performance Reviews (11:30 – 01:00)
• Tracking, dashboards, corrective action follow-up
Module 4: Wrap-Up and Certification (02:00 – 03:30)
• Course review, feedback, and certificate distribution
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in HSE Management Basics and HSE Management Plans, validating their foundational knowledge and planning capabilities in health, safety, and environmental system development.