What is EHS and HSE?
EHS is an English term, an acronym for Environmental, Health, and Safety. In Hungarian, it means KEM, or Környezetvédelem, Egészségvédelem, Munkabiztonság (Environmental Protection, Health Protection, Occupational Safety). Environmental protection is a societal activity aiming to protect our environment from pollution caused by ourselves. The purpose of health and safety at work is to ensure that workers can do their jobs safely. HSE stands for Health and Safety Executive. EHS coordination / HSE coordination is the coordination of these conditions and the enforcement of rules. Fire and disaster protection also belong to EHS.
These professionals are needed because companies work with machines in huge halls with several hundred to several thousand people, and human life safety is the most important. Companies that work with explosive substances during their manufacturing require fire protection qualifications. This is very valuable nowadays, as few professionals have the necessary qualifications.
The primary task of HSE coordination is to establish appropriate occupational safety and fire protection measures. The right protective clothing also belongs to occupational safety. If the worker performs work in a harmful working environment, the risk of industrial accidents should be reduced to preserve long-term health. If it produces environmentally harmful products, it’s important to handle and remove them appropriately.
To carry out the tasks of EHS coordination/HSE coordination, knowledge of the English language is required as various documentation and decisions are made at the European level.
The construction industry is prone to accidents due to various reasons such as weather conditions, technical obstacles, malfunctions, and lack of agreements, all of which increase the risk of hazardous situations. Our safety and health coordinators are capable of monitoring and ensuring compliance with various types of tasks and regulations.
EHS coordination/HSE coordination in the planning phase includes:
- Conducting necessary inspections and subcontractor screenings
- Providing expert advice
- Defining tasks and the system in advance
- Developing safety and health plans
- Determining occupational safety rules
- Establishing documentation systems
EHS coordination/HSE coordination during execution involves:
- Collaborating with employers to revise safety and health plans
- Conducting occupational safety consultations
- Thorough supervision of the work area
- Providing instructions to contractors
- Performing coordination tasks
- Coordinating work activities
Through EHS coordination/HSE coordination, you can enhance the safety of your work area at a high level. It helps reduce uncertainty, investment costs, and the number of issues through precise planning. Most importantly, it reduces time loss caused by work accidents.
The tasks of EHS coordination/HSE coordination include:
- Coordinating fire safety guidelines
- Active participation in activities
- Directing safety-related tasks
- Meeting deadlines
- Managing waste management comprehensively
- Handling matters related to hazardous substances
- Supporting new investments
- Developing work and fire safety training programs
- Training subcontractors and supervisors
- Generating reports and maintaining documents
- Investigating work accidents
- Collaborating with external service providers
Compliance with environmental regulations is a significant effort for companies. Some businesses are not aware of the requirements that apply to them. Failure to comply with these regulations poses risks to their operations and may result in significant fines. Our company has extensive experience and knowledge in providing expert assistance. We fully undertake the tasks that arise.
