A SHE (Safety, Health, Environment) policy outlines the rules adopted by the contractor from time to time relating to safety, health, or the environment. The SHE plan is a documented plan which addresses the hazards identified and includes safe work procedures to mitigate, reduce or control the hazards identified.
Your SHE policy could include the following elements:
SAFETY, HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENTAL (SHE) POLICY
The management of ………………………(COMPANY NAME)………………………………………………, striving for excellence in all it does, recognises the impact that its activities may have on people and the environment.
(Include a brief description on what the company does)
We agree to implement and maintain, as far as is reasonably practicable, the activities of the company in such a manner, as to prevent harm or damage to persons and property respectfully. Safety, health, and protection of the environment will form an integral part of our planning and decision making. We will manage our company, wherever we do business, in an ethical way that strikes an appropriate and well-reasoned balance between economic, social and environmental needs.
We are committed to: Outline your commitments in terms of respect for others and the environment; using natural resources responsibly; continually improving the company’s safety, health and environmental performance; complying with all applicable legal and other agreed requirements; and stimulating communication with all stakeholders regarding safety, health and environmental performance.
We will achieve these by: Outline how you will achieve these commitments, in terms of your implementation of the SHE management system; ensuring employees and contractors receive adequate training on and information about SHE matters; guaranteeing you will respond to SHE emergencies; provide adequate resources to ensure all the above are possible; reviewing the SHE policy at least every three years.
Below is an example of what a health and safety plan for contracting could include:
Did you know?
An effective SHE policy and plan will positively affect your company’s bottom line. How? It could help to avoid the expense, inconvenience, and other consequences of workplace accidents by making sure that employees and other role players know what is expected of them.
