HSE stands for Health, Safety and Environment. Together HSE is a discipline and specialty that studies and implements practical aspects of Health wellness, environmental protection and safety at work.
HSE is a general term used to refer to laws, rules, regulations, professions, programs, and workplace efforts to protect the health and safety of employees and the public as well as the environment from hazards associated with the workplace.
We’re talking about things that can make you ill here, like airborne particulates, biological pathogens, and radiation, and/or things that can harm you as a result of exposure, such as noise.
We’re talking about things that can cause injuries here, such as getting caught in a moving machine or being run over by a forklift.
We’re talking about things like environmental releases and spills here.
Companies engaging in efforts to promote workforce well-being, Health and safety yielded greater value to their investors through reduced health care costs, increased productivity, and improved financial performance. If a positive link between employee health and the financial performance of companies is established, it may results in reduced health care costs and increased productivity and performance.
Employee wellness programs involve many stakeholders. These include employers, employees, health care providers, medical aid, and labor unions.24 The views and ethical considerations of these stakeholders are important in the setting of employee wellness programs.