HSE Fundamentals and Awareness
This training provides a comprehensive introduction to essential HSE principles and practices. Participants will gain an understanding of hazard identification, risk assessment, and control measures, as well as the importance of safe work procedures and emergency response. This course emphasizes the development of a strong safety culture and the individual's role in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. Each HSE training contains the core basics that applies to a general work environment and specialised modules for each industry/company.
Target Audience: This course is designed for all employees, regardless of their role or industry, including new hires, general workers, and anyone seeking a foundational understanding of HSE principles.
Module 1: Introduction to HSE
Definition and importance of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)
Legal and organizational responsibilities for safety
Global standards and HSE frameworks (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 14001)
Introduction to safety culture and employee responsibility
Module 2: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
Types of workplace hazards: physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychosocial
Methods for identifying hazards
Risk assessment process (likelihood x severity)
Hierarchy of controls
Module 3: Control Measures and Safe Work Procedures
Engineering, administrative, and PPE controls
Developing and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Safe work permits and lockout/tagout (LOTO) basics
Importance of routine inspections and audits
Module 4: Emergency Preparedness and Response
Types of emergencies (fire, chemical spill, medical, natural disaster)
Roles and responsibilities in an emergency
Evacuation plans and assembly points
Basic first aid awareness
Module 5: Incident Reporting and Investigation
Importance of reporting near misses and incidents
Steps in incident investigation
Root cause analysis (RCA) fundamentals
Preventive and corrective actions
Module 6: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Types of PPE and their correct usage
Selection and maintenance of PPE
Limitations of PPE
PPE compliance and employee responsibilities
Module 7: Environmental Awareness
Introduction to environmental impact and sustainability
Waste management and pollution prevention
Water and energy conservation at work
Workplace practices that reduce environmental harm
Module 8: Developing a Safety Mindset
Characteristics of a strong safety culture
The role of communication in HSE
Behavior-based safety (BBS) principles
Empowering employees to take initiative for safety
Module 9-14: Industry/Company-Specific Safety Practices
Custom content based on company or industry risks (e.g., oil & gas, manufacturing, hospitality)
Common hazards and controls unique to the specific environment
Specialized PPE and SOPs
Regulatory and client-specific safety requirements
Module 15: Final Review and Practical Application
Group scenario analysis and HSE planning
Mock inspection and hazard identification exercise
Interactive case discussions on real incidents
Review quiz and wrap-up