HSE Safety Manual

Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Manual - OHSE Manual

An HSE Manual or Safety Manual is a systematic guide designed by management on how HSE compliance fits their model, factory, operations, or organization and how it will be implemented throughout their organization. It provides details on who, when, where, how, and what is required. Site, project, or unit-specific plans are part of the Manual.

How to create Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Manual - HSE or EHS Manual

  • Overview
  • Site Description
  • Policy Statements
  • Corporate Health, Safety and Environment Policy Statement
  • Safety Philosophy
  • Environmental Policy Statement
  • Fall Prevention and Protection Policy
  • Workplace Violence Policy
  • Drug and Alcohol
  • Discrimination, Harassment and Violence
  • Worker’s Right of Refusal

  • Overview
  • Prime Contractor
  • Manager/Manager, Special Sites
  • Site Manager
  • Site Superintendent
  • Field Engineer / Site Coordinator
  • Quality Assurance / Quality Control Personnel
  • Procurement / Materials Manager
  • Site HSE Manager / Supervisor / Coordinator
  • Foreman / Supervisor / Lead Hand
  • Subcontractors
  • Visitors / Suppliers / Consultants
  • Enforcement of HSE Rules

  • Components of Orientation
  • Supervisor Orientation for Major Sites
  • Visitors
  • -Forms: HSE Orientation Checklist
  • -HSE Orientation Questionnaire
  • -Voluntary Medical Questionnaire

  • Open and Close Circle Meetings
  • Site HSE Committee Meetings (Joint Health and Safety Committee)
  • Weekly HSE Meeting (Tailgate/Safety Meeting)
  • -Form: Weekly HSE form

  • Hazard Evaluation
  • Hazard Categories
  • Hazard Assessment / Hazard Identification and Control List
  • Job Safety Analysis
  • Pre-Job Safety Instruction (PSI)
  • WHMIS - Work Place Hazardous Materials Information System
  • Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
  • -Form: Hazard Assessment

  • Informal Inspections
  • Formal Inspections
  • Hazard Classification for Inspections
  • Audits
  • Form: HSE Inspection Checklist

  • Basic Personal Protective Equipment
  • Inspection Defective/Damaged PPE
  • Selecting Personal Protective Equipment
  • Mandatory Fulltime PPE requirements
  • Head Protection
  • Eyes and Face Protection
  • Hand Protection
  • Foot Protection
  • High Visibility Vests
  • Hearing protection
  • Limb and Body protection
  • Respiratory protection
  • Fire Retardant clothing
  • Clothing and Jewelry

  • Definitions
  • Emergency Meeting Point
  • Site Plot Plan
  • Emergency Contact List
  • Emergency Coordination
  • Types of Emergencies and Procedures
  • Medical Emergencies
  • Emergency Evacuation
  • Earthquake Procedures
  • Action on discovering a fire
  • Bomb Threat
  • Actions to be taken
  • Attachments:
  • -Injury Response Procedure
  • -Emergency Evacuation Plan
  • -Earthquake Procedure

  • Fencing / Physical Barriers
  • Gates
  • Lighting
  • Visitor Control
  • After hours activities
  • Parking overview
  • Vehicle access
  • Tools and Equipment
  • Shipping, Receiving and Material Control
  • Key Control

  • Environmental Site Checklist
  • Site Environmental Inspections
  • Waste Management
  • Environmental Incident Reporting
  • Spill Response Plan
  • Communication System
  • Spill Details
  • Control of Scene
  • Spill Station/Spill Containment Kit
  • Clean Up Operations
  • Transfer and Disposal of Hazardous Waste
  • Equipment Requirements
  • Attachments:
  • -Spill Contingency Plan
  • -Waste Management Plan
  • -Forms: Environmental Spill Report Form
  • -Environmental Site Checklist
  • -Environmental Checklist
  • -Environmental Scope of Work

  • Inspection
  • Maintenance
  • Site requirements

  • Purpose
  • Definitions
  • Objective
  • Incident Investigation Procedure
  • Documenting and reporting procedure
  • -Forms: Incident Investigation Form
  • -Witness Statement

  • Fall Protection
  • Scaffolds
  • Opening Penetrations (cutting/coring)
  • Open Penetrations (Floor/Wall)
  • Ladders
  • Self Propelled Elevating Work Platforms
  • Communication and Signage
  • Fire Protection
  • Motorized Vehicles
  • Manual lifting – moving material and equipment overview
  • Workplace Lighting
  • Fuel Storage
  • Electrical Safety
  • Hand and Power tools
  • Powder actuated tools
  • Welding (Hot work)
  • Storage of Compressed Gasses
  • Housekeeping
  • Material and Equipment Storage
  • Infection and Sharps
  • Cellular Phone and radio use
  • Dust and Airborne Aerosols
  • Dust Control
  • Noise and Vibration
  • Permits Overview
  • Forms: Dust Control Program
  • Work permit
  • Safe Work Procedures

  • Appendix A – Spill Contingency Plan
  • Appendix B – Emergency/Injury Response Plan
  • Appendix C – Waste Management Plan
  • Appendix D – Emergency Earthquake Procedures

  • HSE Orientation Checklist (section 3)
  • HSE Orientation Questionnaire (section 3)
  • Voluntary Medical Questionnaire (section 3)
  • Weekly HSE meeting (section 4)
  • HSE Committee Meeting Minutes (section 4)
  • Hazard Assessment (section 5)
  • Job Hazard Analysis
  • Hazard Identification and Control Form
  • HSE Inspection Checklist (section 6)
  • Environmental Inspection Report
  • Environmental Spill Report (section 10)
  • Environmental Site Checklist
  • Environmental Checklist
  • Environmental Scope of work
  • Checklist for visually determining the presence of mold in an existing building
  • Medical Treatment Memo
  • Statement Form
  • Fitness Form
  • Modified Work Offer
  • Employee Injury Management Form
  • Incident Investigation Report Form (section 13)
  • Witness Statement Form (section 13)
  • Safe Operating Procedures Table of Content (from Business Guide)
  • Working Alone Permit
  • Extended Working Hours Permit
  • Extended Working Hours Sign in Sheet
  • Hot and Safe Work Permit System
  • Dust Control Program
  • Site Plan