Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Manual - OHSE Manual

An HSE Manual or Safety Manual is a systematic interpretation designed by management on how HSE compliance fits their model/ Factory/ Operations/ Organization and how it will be implemented throughout their organization. It covers with details of who, when, where, how, and what is required. Site/ Project/ 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