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HSEQ

Written by Cegal | Apr 27, 2023 7:20:50 AM
What is HSEQ?

 

HSEQ, which stands for Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality, is an integrated framework for ensuring health, safety, environmental, and quality standards in organizations and businesses. HSEQ includes various systems, processes, and procedures that aim to minimize risks and create safe and sustainable working conditions.

HSEQ is particularly crucial in industries such as petrochemicals, shipping, construction, and energy sectors, where there is a high risk of accidents and severe consequences for both humans and the environment. By implementing an HSEQ system, organizations can ensure compliance with national and international standards and reduce the likelihood of incidents and accidents.

A well-implemented HSEQ system includes risk assessments, continuous monitoring and evaluation of the working environment and performance, as well as training and education for employees. By focusing on health, safety, environment, and quality, organizations can also improve their reputation and create increased trust among customers, investors, and society as a whole.

Although HSEQ systems can be comprehensive and complex, they are essential for creating safe and sustainable working conditions. With a growing focus on sustainability and social responsibility, HSEQ will continue to play an important role in organizations and businesses worldwide.

Cegal and HSEQ

 

At Cegal, we have developed a management system based on our collective knowledge and best practices gained through many years of experience.

By following this system, we know that we are working safely and cost-effectively to deliver our products and services while reducing the risk of unwanted incidents occurring for ourselves, our customers, and the environment we are part of.

When we operate in compliance with the management system, we know that we are operating predictably, while also having the best conditions for managing challenges and exploiting opportunities.

Companies with a management system need designated individuals who actively work on developing, implementing, and maintaining the management system, as well as perhaps most importantly, controlling that employees in the organization understand and comply with the system. At Cegal, the HSEQ department is responsible for this task.

HSEQ reflects the areas covered by the management system:

  • Quality management system
  • Safety management system, preferably information security
  • Sustainability management system, i.e., the external environment, as well as social and business ethical matters
  • Workplace management system, health, and occupational health and safety

Read about how we work with sustainability at Cegal >