Definition of HSE

HSE stands for Health, Safety and Environment. HSE functions to regulate and provide occupational health and safety guarantees to employees. Each company and employee has a responsibility to minimize the environmental impact and well-being at work. HSE is a part of the company, industry, or institution that is responsible for matters of health, work safety, and environmental management in the workplace, friends. In Indonesia, HSE better known as K3
It’s just that HSE is a general term that is more often used internationally

HSE is also a system in every company, this system was created to monitor or ensure that nothing is disturbed in operational activities. In this system, the person who manages the system is called the HSE officer/engineer or safety officer. HSE is work carried out by workers who are competent or have certification. Many of their duties and authorities cover aspects of occupational safety and health, for example ensuring that all workers can work in safe, comfortable, and healthy conditions, supervising the progress of work so that it remains safe, in general identifying hazards and mitigating them before the work process is carried out.

Why is HSE needed?
HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) is used to manage and mitigate risks associated with workplace health, safety, and environmental impacts. It includes a set of practices, policies, and regulations aimed at safeguarding the well-being of employees, contractors, and visitors, as well as protecting the environment. HSE protects the work environment from damage and pollution. This includes reducing waste, controlling air and water pollution, and maintaining cleanliness and order in the work area. Those who carry out HSE work are called HSE officers.

HSE engineers also have their own scope of work like other employees. Not only preventing and minimizing the risk of accidents in the work environment to create “Zero Incident”, but HSE engineers also have a wider scope of work such as preparing and supervising K3 programs, identifying various problems that have the potential to be dangerous for their employees, preventing and handling potential dangers. that arise in the work environment.

HSE is also needed because of its functions, such as:

1. Risk Management: HSE involves identifying and mitigating risks to prevent accidents, injuries, and fatalities in the workplace. This includes implementing safety protocols, conducting risk assessments, and providing proper training.
2. Regulatory Compliance: HSE ensures compliance with local, national, and international regulations and standards to avoid expensive fines, legal disputes, and potential damage to the organization’s reputation.
3. Employee Well-being: HSE focuses on promoting physical and mental well-being, preventing occupational illnesses, and addressing workplace hazards that may impact employee health.
4. Training and Awareness: HSE includes training programs to educate employees on safety protocols, environmental practices, and emergency procedures to foster a culture of safety and awareness.
5. Increase employee confidence: Without realizing it, an important role that can foster employee loyalty is to increase employee trust. This will be implemented if the company already has or manages HSE well. If HSE management is good, employees will feel protected and increase their work productivity.