Understanding Global HSE Standards

Why Global HSE Standards Matter

Global HSE standards play a crucial role in establishing safe and efficient workplaces. They help organizations manage responsibility towards employees and the environment. By understanding and implementing these standards, you can significantly reduce workplace incidents and improve overall compliance.


🌍 Global HSE Standards You Will Learn with M. S. Akhter – Your Trusted HSE Trainer & Mentor

As a professional with over 40 years of real-world HSE experience, I provide practical, in-depth training on globally recognized HSE standards that are essential to succeed in the construction, oil & gas, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. My guidance ensures you don’t just learn the standards—you learn how to apply them effectively on-site.

✅ 1. ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

Description:
This international standard provides a framework to manage risks and improve workplace safety, reduce incidents, and ensure legal compliance.
What I teach:

  • Clause-by-clause understanding

  • Hazard identification & risk control (HIRA)

  • Documentation, policy creation, objectives

  • Internal audit preparation & worker participation

  • Implementation in real-world projects

✅ 2. ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management Systems

Description:
Focuses on controlling environmental impacts of operations by managing resource use, emissions, and legal obligations.
What I teach:

  • Environmental aspect-impact analysis

  • Legal compliance tracking

  • Waste & spill management

  • Preparing for ISO 14001 certification audits

  • Linking sustainability with HSE

âś… 3. NEBOSH IGC (International General Certificate)

Description:
One of the most widely recognized international safety certifications that focuses on risk management, legal responsibilities, and hazard control.
What I teach:

  • Full IGC1, IGC2, and IGC3 syllabus

  • Tips to clear exams successfully

  • Practical application of theory on construction sites

  • Writing quality risk assessments and incident reports

✅ 4. OSHA Standards (29 CFR 1910 & 1926) – USA

Description:
Occupational Safety & Health Administration standards are mandatory for workplaces in the U.S. and used as a benchmark worldwide.
What I teach:

  • General Industry and Construction standards

  • PPE, confined space, scaffolding, electrical safety

  • Fall protection and hazard communication

  • Aligning international sites to OSHA norms

✅ 5. ILO OSH Guidelines – International Labour Organization

Description:
Provides a holistic model for national and organizational occupational safety & health programs, especially useful for policy development and system design.
What I teach:

  • Creating OSH management frameworks

  • Employer-employee responsibilities

  • National safety laws alignment

  • Worker consultation and continual improvement

âś… 6. British Standards: BS 45002, BS 8800

Description:
British safety standards that lay down best practices for occupational risk management and auditing systems.
What I teach:

  • Developing HSE procedures

  • Safety committee roles and responsibilities

  • Aligning site operations with UK practices

âś… 7. OHSAS 18001 (Historical Standard)

Description:
The predecessor of ISO 45001, still referenced in older projects.
What I teach:

  • Key differences between OHSAS 18001 & ISO 45001

  • Migrating systems from 18001 to 45001

  • Historical understanding of HSE evolution

âś… 8. API, NFPA, and Other Industry-Specific Standards

Description:
Used in the oil & gas and industrial sectors (e.g., API RP 500, NFPA 70E) for fire, electrical, and process safety.
What I teach:

  • Introduction to key API and NFPA codes

  • Fire prevention and hazardous area classification

  • Emergency preparedness and firefighting requirements

âś… 9. Client & Project-Specific Standards (ADNOC, ARAMCO, QP, KNPC, etc.)

Description:
Large oil & gas clients have their own HSE codes, procedures, and audit requirements.
What I teach:

  • Navigating ARAMCO and ADNOC HSE procedures

  • Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems

  • Construction safety documentation

  • Behavioral safety and safety culture

âś… 10. Construction & Site-Specific HSE Practices

Description:
Practical field-level safety protocols essential for real-time execution and hazard prevention.
What I teach:

  • Working at height, excavation, hot work

  • Scaffold inspection, lifting & rigging

  • Emergency response planning

  • Daily documentation (PPE checklists, TBTs, JSA, etc.)

🎓 What Makes My Training Unique?

  • Practical, hands-on methods built over 4 decades

  • Simple language and real examples for deep understanding

  • One-on-one mentorship for your certification and career

  • Custom training for freshers, supervisors, auditors, and managers

  • Focused on Middle East and Gulf construction site practices

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