Why have HSE manuals and policies?
Health, safety and welfare at work are the subject of strict and all pervading legislation. Compliance is essential.
Edit to your requirement
AU-HSE001 is a comprehensive ‘all round’ manual for use in every organisation. It is written in plain English.
We would love to provide industry specific manuals, but special processes entail specific risks. The more specialised and dangerous your operations, the more you must liaise with your H&S inspectorate and take detailed advice on aspects of your H&S policy which will require additions to your manual. What we have provided in these versions are comprehensive and detailed provisions relating to the specific industry.
If your organisation includes other risks which we have not detailed, you will have to include them as part of the manual. If you would like us to research your industry sector more specifically and draft a bespoke document for you we shall be happy to do this.
Key features:
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AU-HSE001 is a model policy for a medium or large organisation with up to 5,000 staff. It does not contain narrow, industry specific provisions, but it is otherwise fully comprehensive and in plain language so that it can be understood by all levels of staff.
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This document has been designed to make it easier to manage your organisation by setting out clear paths through the law and processes involved.
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The structure and layout are easy to follow and can be cut down or otherwise edited according to your particular requirements.
The manuals are divided into sections as follows:
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Interpretation – describes the terms used in the document
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Introduction
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Manual Control sheet – for updating the manual concisely
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manual revision and control
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HSE Management Systems - This section gives all information you need on 'how to implement this Manual in the workplace', 'what documentation are involved', 'what records are to be kept for compliance with law', etc.
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Planning and Control
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Legal and other requirements
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Objectives
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Management Programmes - dealing with responsibility for environmental management programmes, performance measurement, action plans, reviews and amendments, dealing with new process/activities, etc.
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Organisation
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Training & Awareness
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Communication & Consultation
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General Arrangements
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Risk assessment
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Emergency Response
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Measurement Analysis & Improvement
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Review
It Includes Appendices on:
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HSE Policy Statement
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HSE Organisation Structure – names the individuals responsible for health and safety.
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HSE Responsibilities – aids in delegating tasks to the appropriate individuals so that everyone knows their responsibilities within the organization
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HSE Safe working practice guide
