Quality, Health, Safety and
Environment (QHSE)
Alvian Octo R
Quality, Health, Safety
and Environment (QHSE) is a comprehensive approach to managing an
organization's processes and operations in a way that ensures high levels of
quality, health, safety, and environmental protection. This approach aims to
minimize risks, prevent accidents and incidents, and promote the well-being of
employees, customers, and the environment.
The QHSE management system
typically involves a set of policies, procedures, and standards that guide the
organization's activities and ensure compliance with relevant laws and
regulations. This system also involves continuous monitoring, evaluation, and
improvement of the organization's performance in terms of quality, health,
safety, and environmental protection.
Quality refers to the
degree to which a product or service meets the requirements and expectations of
customers. Quality management systems aim to ensure that products and services
are consistent, reliable, and meet customer needs and expectations.
Health and safety refer to
the protection of employees, customers, and other stakeholders from risks and
hazards associated with the organization's operations. Health and safety
management systems aim to prevent accidents, injuries, and illnesses, and
promote a safe and healthy work environment.
Environment refers to the
natural and built surroundings in which an organization operates. Environmental
management systems aim to minimize the organization's impact on the environment
by reducing waste, emissions, and energy consumption, and promoting sustainable
practices.
By adopting a QHSE
management system, organizations can improve their performance in terms of
quality, health, safety, and environmental protection. This can lead to
benefits such as increased customer satisfaction, improved employee morale and
productivity, reduced costs associated with accidents and incidents, and
enhanced reputation and brand image.
Here are some suggested references for
further reading on QHSE:
1.
International
Organization for Standardization. (2018). ISO 45001:2018 Occupational health
and safety management systems - Requirements with guidance for use.
2.
International
Organization for Standardization. (2015). ISO 9001:2015 Quality management
systems - Requirements.
3.
International
Organization for Standardization. (2015). ISO 14001:2015 Environmental
management systems - Requirements with guidance for use.
4.
American
Society of Safety Professionals. (2019). Safety management systems: A practical
approach to managing workplace safety.
5.
United
Nations Global Compact. (2017). Making global goals local business: A guide to
the business benefits of the sustainable development goals.
