What is an HSE plan?

An HSE plan defines what should be in place during the life cycle of the contract and the steps required to be taken, by whom and by when in order to meet client and contractor requirements.

The HSE plan is an important reference document for the contracting process and should form part of the agreement at award. It may be a standalone document or it may be incorporated in a broader contract plan. It is a document that resides within the activity/project contract management system documentation (which governs the activity and the contract), to demonstrate how the HSE management system should be implemented for the contracted scope of work.

An HSE plan demonstrates how:

• the contractor or subcontractor has an effective HSE-MS applicable to the specific work contracted appropriate to the complexity and the phase of the contract execution

• risks, impacts or threats related to occupational health and safety, environmental and social responsibility, process safety, quality and security associated with the contracted work have been identified, assessed and should be controlled by the implementation of control measures where and when required

• the responsibilities for the execution and maintenance of all control and recovery measures relating to the contracted work are assigned to specific, named persons throughout the life cycle of the contract, and

• risks have been evaluated and measures taken to eliminate or reduce the risks to an acceptable level that is As Low as Reasonably Practicable.

Contents of HSE Plan

1. Purpose 
2. Project Scope 
3. Project Duration
4. Project Objective
5. Project Targets
6. Progress meetings
7. References and Guidelines
8. Responsibilities
9. Site Rules
10. Health & Safety Policy
11. Environmental
12. Emergency plan
13. Toolbox Talks
14. Site Access
15. Housekeeping
16. Inspections and Audits
17. Training
18. Fire Prevention
19. Incident Investigation and Reporting
20. Records and Document control
21. External Laws and Regulations
22. Personal Protective Equipment
23. Monitoring and Review