QHSE: what it is, objectives and how to achieve them
QHSE, what is it? If this concept doesn't mean anything to you, let us tell you that QHSE stands for Quality, Health, Safety and Environment. Find out what it is, what the objectives are and how to achieve them. QHSE management is within the reach of every company.
QHSE What is it?
QHSE is defined as all the procedures and techniques that organisations apply to optimise their processes and comply with international standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001) in terms of environment, health and safety.
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Objectives of the QHSE
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The evolution of production quality.
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The preservation of the level of production and performance of the activity.
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Respect for the physical and mental integrity of employees.
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Respect for the standards set by the State and the various organisations.
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Compliance in case of labour inspection control, occupational health.
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Respect for different types of disabilities, especially for evacuation procedures.
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Corporate responsibility (respect for the environment, etc.).
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Knowledge of the different actors in the company and suppliers, customers, partners.
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Cost reduction (accidents at work, legal sanctions, etc.).
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Health and safety (well-being, quality of life at work).
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Successful internal audits.
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Obtaining certifications or labels to improve the company.
What is a QHSE manager?
QHSE professions and training
The QHSE manager (or QHSE system manager) focuses on personnel safety, prevention training, compliance and reliability of the company's facilities.
What is the role of a QHSE in a company?
The QHSE manager, mediator, controller and communicator, coordinates projects and supports the company's employees while ensuring their safety, the aim being to meet customer requirements and respect regulations.
He can refer to the general principles of prevention and protection:
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avoid risks,
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assessing risks,
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fighting risks at source,
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adapting work to man, not the other way round,
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taking account of technical developments,
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favouring less harmful products and better protective equipment,
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planning prevention,
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give priority to collective protection measures while ensuring individual protection,
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give appropriate instructions to employees (guides, safety, rescue and first aid training, user manuals, safety instructions, methodology, etc.).
The QHSE manager also contributes to the development of the company's brand image, as well as to the acquisition of new markets, two issues that are decisive for your competitiveness.
2 QHSE management systems
Kizeo Forms
Kizeo Forms is a mobile solution for digitising business processes. Kizeo Forms enables the tracking of out-of-office interventions in real time, helps with the collection of information and ultimately optimises the quality of services and business processes.
Among its main features:
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Planning and history of interventions.
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Management of documents (maintenance plans, intervention receipts) and forms in real time.
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Generation of information bulletins.
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Incident and service reports.
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Schedule control.
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Monitoring of service quality.
Kizeo Forms
Yuman
Yuman allows technicians and managers to communicate in real time. Intervention planning using the mapping system provides visibility on task progress and work time management.
Among its main features:
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Construction of maintenance ranges.
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Automatic generation of performance indicators for your panels.
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Scheduling and prioritisation of tasks.
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Analysis of industrial data.
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Machine data collection.
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Planning and allocation to internal and/or outsourced resources.
Yuman
Conclusion
The appointment of a qualified person for quality management in your company, the acquisition of a suitable tool and the commitment of your staff are the guarantee for an optimised quality, safety and environmental management in your organisation.
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