HSE program

A fire prevention program is essential for the continued safe, successful, and profitable operation of a processing facility. Fire prevention is also a critical part of a process facility s overall loss prevention and control program and is closely linked to process safety and overall Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) programs. 

HSE programs covering the broad spectrum of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) work. 

Once a contract has been signed but before the contractor begins work, facility representatives should meet with contractor representatives to discuss details of how the contractor s HSE program will be implemented. Depending on the scope of the work, this meeting might include a review of the work site to increase the contractor s familiarization with location, personnel, site HSE requirements, and emergency action procedures. 

The Contractor s Site HSE Protection Work Plan, and how it will interface with facility s HSE programs... 

HSE Modifications Audit/Review Plans HSE Program Scoreboard (KPI)... 

This manual serves to establish the key components that should be included in a formal HSE program. Chapter 2 describes Job Safety Analysis (JSA) as a means to proactively examine and mitigate existing hazards on the worksite. Chapter 2 also introduces the hierarchy of controls, a methodology that is carried throughout the manual. A thorough... 

The rest of this introductory chapter presents research that demonstrates the need for formal HSE programs. This chapter then describes how to establish an effective program by delineating management steps and development activities that should be applied to each of the components offered throughout this manual. 

Based on these activities, this chapter describes the typical process for developing a HSE program and key attributes of successful programs. The primary topics addressed are... 

Implement HSE programs throughout the region/division by direct support, training, and oversight, as appropriate. 

As a part of an effective Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) program, a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) has proved to be an effective accident and occupational illness prevention tool in many industries. The JSA, also known as a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), is a safety management tool in which the risks or hazards of a specific job in the workplace are identified and measures to eliminate or control those hazards are determined and implemented. Most safety programs are considered reactive, an action in response to an incident. A JSA is considered a proactive approach to workplace safety. A JSA is a process of systematically evaluating certain jobs, identifying the hazards or potential hazard associated with each step of the job, and finding effective control measures to eliminate or reduce the risk of hazards and make the workplace as safe as possible, before those hazards have a chance to become accidents. 

JSAs play an important role in effectively managing HSE programs. This chapter provides a guideline for how JSAs can be used, prepared, and implemented. Key terms for understanding the function of a JSA are as follows ... 

In addition to JSAs, formal accident management programs are invaluable components of any comprehensive health, safety, and environment (HSE) program. Accident management serves to reduce costs of future accidents by analyzing and improving upon utility processes. A Water Research Foundation (WRF) project. Water Utility Safety and Health Review of Best Practices (Borowski and Adams 2010), found that "one of the most significant... 

HSE programs Certification that contractor follows all applicable regulatory requirements Description of the contractor s HSE programs Copy of the HSE program Description of the contractor s HSE training (e.g., course listing, frequency, syllabus)... 

Fully understands HSE Some HSE program and training No or seriously deficient HSE... 

Share key facility emergency information, contractor work rules, and facility HSE programs (e.g., lockout/tagout, hot work/safe work permits) that must be communicated to all contractor and subcontractor personnel before they begin work... 

The water system s own HSE programs, when the contractor is working on an existing operation where the owner s employees or facility could be affected by the work (e.g., lockout/tagout program, hot work/safe work permit). 

As discussed previously, OSHA regulations do not require written comprehensive HSE programs for the construction industry, although some specific regulations call for written programs or plans and some states and countries require an IIPR... 

Rather than editing the previous version of the manual, the Health, Safety, and Environment Committee chose to rewrite this manual and provide new information. This edition of M3 focuses on the development of a comprehensive Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) program. It can be used as general guidance for water utility personnel that have been given the responsibility of developing their utilities health and safety programs. 

Along with the manual, readers will be provided with access to supplementary information and tools that can be used to aid in HSE program development. This includes sample checklists, site inspection forms, programs, and Job Safety Analyses. This supplemental material is delivered electronically to those who purchase this manual through the AWWA website, or can be obtained directly by going to www.awwa.org/M3. 

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