DEVELOP HSE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM BY YOURSELF

🧩 Acquire Knowledge & Skills to Develop an Effective HSE Management System (HSEMS)

Expert Guidance by M. S. Akhter – ISO-Certified System Developer & Professional HSE Mentor

With over 40 years of global HSE experience, I have personally developed and implemented complete HSE Management Systems for numerous organizations, especially in Middle East hydrocarbon, construction, oil & gas, and industrial sectors. These systems were successfully certified to ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards, and I have trained entire project teams to run, audit, and continually improve them.

Here is the knowledge and skillset I teach to professionals and organizations seeking to build, implement, and sustain their own HSE Management Systems from start to certification and beyond:


✅ 1. Understanding the ISO Framework (ISO 45001 & ISO 14001)

What you learn:

  • Deep understanding of ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015

  • The Plan–Do–Check–Act (PDCA) cycle

  • Clause-by-clause interpretation and relevance to site activities

  • Integration of OHS and EMS elements for a unified system

Why it matters:
It forms the foundation of any structured, certifiable HSE Management System.


✅ 2. Gap Analysis & System Baseline Assessment

What you learn:

  • How to conduct an HSE gap analysis using ISO criteria

  • Identifying missing procedures, documents, and legal controls

  • Interviewing departments and reviewing site practices

  • Preparing gap reports and action plans

Why it matters:
This is the first step in building a system tailored to the company’s operations and risks.


✅ 3. HSE Policy and Objective Setting

What you learn:

  • Drafting strong, realistic, and legally compliant HSE Policies

  • Developing SMART objectives based on risk, compliance, and improvement needs

  • Linking objectives to KPIs and departmental goals

Why it matters:
The policy defines your company’s commitment; objectives drive continual improvement.


✅ 4. Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Control (HIRAC)

What you learn:

  • Creating formal HIRA processes

  • Task-based risk assessments and activity-specific controls

  • Risk matrix development and documentation

  • Linking HIRA to safe work procedures and PTW systems

Why it matters:
Risk control is the heart of any HSE system—done wrong, the system fails.


✅ 5. Legal and Other Requirements

What you learn:

  • Identifying local, national, and international legal HSE requirements

  • Building a Legal Register

  • Tracking compliance status

  • Preparing for third-party legal audits

Why it matters:
Certification auditors will verify that the system ensures legal compliance at all levels.


✅ 6. Documented Information & HSEMS Procedures

What you learn:

  • Creating and structuring core HSEMS documents:

    • HSE Manual

    • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

    • Risk Registers

    • Emergency Plans

    • Inspection & Audit Checklists

  • Document numbering, version control, and access control

Why it matters:
A well-documented system ensures clarity, traceability, and operational discipline.


✅ 7. Roles, Responsibilities, and Organizational Safety Structure

What you learn:

  • Developing a clear HSE organizational chart

  • Defining responsibilities at all levels (managers, supervisors, workers)

  • Safety committee structures and meeting procedures

  • Delegation of authority for safety compliance

Why it matters:
No system works without defined roles and accountability.


✅ 8. Operational Control & Safe Work Procedures

What you learn:

  • Identifying key operations and related risks

  • Developing activity-based control procedures: hot work, WAH, lifting, confined space, etc.

  • Integrating operational controls into PTW systems

  • Standardizing procedures across departments/sites

Why it matters:
This turns the management system into action at the ground level.


✅ 9. Emergency Preparedness & Response Planning

What you learn:

  • Emergency scenario identification and risk mapping

  • Drafting detailed emergency plans and response protocols

  • Conducting drills, evaluating outcomes, and revising plans

  • Linking to external agencies and first responders

Why it matters:
Systems must ensure life-saving readiness at all times.


✅ 10. Training, Awareness, and Competency

What you learn:

  • Developing a training matrix based on roles and hazards

  • Designing induction and refresher training content

  • Competency evaluations and records

  • HSE culture promotion through awareness sessions

Why it matters:
A system is only as strong as the people who implement it.


✅ 11. Monitoring, Measurement, and Performance Evaluation

What you learn:

  • Setting and tracking HSE KPIs

  • Safety performance dashboards and trend analysis

  • Incident, near-miss, and non-conformance tracking

  • Weekly/monthly HSE reporting formats

Why it matters:
You can’t improve what you don’t measure—monitoring fuels improvement.


✅ 12. Internal Audit Program & Management Review

What you learn:

  • Planning and executing internal HSEMS audits

  • Writing NCRs, observations, and corrective actions

  • Conducting management review meetings

  • Using audit outcomes to drive continual improvement

Why it matters:
Auditing is the backbone of ISO certification and system refinement.


✅ 13. Continual Improvement Planning

What you learn:

  • Creating a culture of safety innovation and learning

  • Integrating lessons learned into SOPs and training

  • CAPA implementation

  • Annual improvement planning cycles

Why it matters:
HSEMS is a living system—it must evolve with your risks and operations.


🧭 Why Learn HSEMS Development with Me?

With decades of frontline experience in creating, implementing, certifying, and managing HSE systems, I guide you step-by-step—from your first system gap analysis to ISO audit success—and beyond.

You will not only learn how to write and structure documents, but also how to implement them practically, train your team, pass third-party audits, and most importantly, make your workplace safer and more efficient.


🎓 Ideal For:

  • HSE Professionals aiming to lead or audit HSE systems

  • Safety Officers transitioning into HSE Managers

  • Companies building a new HSE system

  • Engineers and QHSE professionals preparing for ISO audits