EHS
EHS is short for Environment, Health, and Safety.
The abbreviation is used in the context of
- Role descriptions: "James is a EHS Consultant at Standard Drilling Co."
- Content: "Safety Managers typically subscribe to at least one EHS news and blog article publication."
- Software classification: "myosh is a cloud-based EHS management platform"
The three topics are clustered in a collective term because they represent interconnected objectives that often rely on similar procedures for reporting, with professionals finding many of their skills in management of one area transferable to another.
HSE
HSE is short for Health, Safety, and Environment.
The abbreviation is used in the context of
- Role descriptions: "James is a HSE Consultant at Standard Drilling Co."
- Content: "Safety Managers typically subscribe to at least one HSE news and blog article publication."
- Software classification: "myosh is a cloud-based HSE management platform"
The three topics are clustered in a collective term because they represent interconnected objectives that often rely on similar procedures for reporting, with professionals finding many of their skills in management of one area transferable to another.
HSEQ
HSEQ is short for Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality.
The acronym is used in the context of
- Role descriptions: "James is a HSEQ Consultant at Standard Drilling Co."
- Content: "Safety Managers typically subscribe to at least one HSEQ news and blog article publication."
- Software classification: "myosh is a cloud-based HSEQ management platform"
The four topics are clustered in a catchall acronym because they represent interconnected objectives that often rely on similar procedures for reporting, with professionals finding many of their skills in management of one area transferable to another.
SWI
SWI is short for Safe Work Instructions.
SWIs are sets of standardised instructions that identify health and safety considerations relating to the use of particular machinery or equipment, or to particular tasks or procedures. Establishing and ensuring worker awareness of these directions is a legal requirement for any hazardous activities, in most jurisdictions.
An example of a task for which an SWI document should be available is the use of a forklift in a warehouse. Note that this is a set of instructions for a particular context, tailored to the workplace; it is in addition to general safety training for forklift use.
SWP
SWP is short for Safe Work Procedures.
SWPs are sets of standardised procedures that identify health and safety considerations relating to the use of particular machinery or equipment, or to particular tasks or activities. These procedures are codified in what is sometimes also called Safe Work Instructions (SWIs) or Safe Work Method Satements (SWMS) and are a legal requirement for any hazardous activities, in most jurisdictions.
An example of a task for which an SWP must be established is the use of a forklift in a warehouse. Note that this is a set of instructions for a particular context, tailored to the workplace; it is in addition to general safety training for forklift use.
WHS
WHS is short for Work Health and Safety.
The abbreviation is used in the context of
- Regulations: "Businesses need to be aware of WHS compliance requirements."
- Competency: "During the orientation, new hires receive comprehensive training on WHS best practices."
- Software: "myosh delivers cloud-based WHS solutions."
