HSE Guides & Standards Library
Free in-depth guides covering ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 31000, OSHA, RIDDOR, COMAH, and major risk methodologies. Written by certified EHS professionals.
ISO 45001
ISO 45001 Clause 4 — Context of the Organization
Plain-English guide to ISO 45001 Clause 4 (Context). Internal/external issues, scope, interested parties, with examples and audit tips.
ISO 45001 GuideISO 45001 Clause 5 — Leadership & Worker Participation
Plain-English guide to ISO 45001 Clause 5 (Leadership). Top management commitment, policy, roles, consultation, participation.
ISO 45001 GuideISO 45001 Clause 6 — Planning (6.1.2 Risk & Opportunity)
ISO 45001 Clause 6 (Planning) guide. 6.1.2 hazard ID, 6.1.3 legal, 6.1.4 actions, 6.2 OH&S objectives — with examples.
ISO 45001 GuideISO 45001 Clause 7 — Support
ISO 45001 Clause 7 (Support). Resources, competence, awareness, communication, documented information.
ISO 45001 GuideISO 45001 Clause 8 — Operation
ISO 45001 Clause 8 (Operation). Operational planning, hierarchy of controls, MOC, procurement, emergency preparedness.
ISO 45001 GuideISO 45001 Clause 9 — Performance Evaluation
ISO 45001 Clause 9 (Performance Evaluation). Monitoring, evaluation of compliance, internal audit, management review.
ISO 45001 GuideISO 45001 Clause 10 — Improvement
ISO 45001 Clause 10 (Improvement). Incident investigation, NCs, corrective action, continual improvement.
ISO 14001
ISO 31000
ISO 9001
OSHA
OSHA 1910 — General Industry Overview
OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry overview. Subparts A-Z, key requirements, common citations, how HSEKit supports compliance.
OSHA GuideOSHA 1926 — Construction Industry
OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction. Subparts A-Y, focus areas (falls, struck-by, caught-in, electrical), how HSEKit supports.
OSHA GuideOSHA 300 Log Explained
How to maintain the OSHA 300 log. Recordable injuries, severity classification, posting dates, retention, electronic submission.
UK
RIDDOR Reporting in the UK
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) in the UK. What to report, when, how (F2508).
UK GuideHealth and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA) Explained
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 — employer duties, employee duties, enforcement, penalties. With practical examples.
EU
EU-OSHA Framework Directive 89/391/EEC
The European Framework Directive on Safety and Health at Work. Employer obligations, worker rights, risk assessment.
EU GuideCOMAH 2015 — Control of Major Accident Hazards
The COMAH Regulations 2015 in the UK. Upper and lower tier establishments, safety report, COMAH cases, MAPP.
Methodology
Bowtie Analysis — A Practical Guide
Bowtie analysis explained. Threats, top events, consequences, preventive and mitigative controls, escalation factors. With examples.
Methodology GuideJSA vs JHA vs RAM — What's the Difference?
JSA, JHA, RAM, TRA — what they are, when to use them, and how they differ. With examples for each.
Methodology GuideFMEA RPN — How to Calculate Risk Priority Number
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis RPN: Severity × Occurrence × Detection. With worked example and best practices.
Methodology GuideHAZOP — A Practical Guide
Hazard and Operability study. Nodes, deviations, causes, consequences, safeguards. With worked example.
Methodology GuideLOPA — Layer of Protection Analysis
Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA). Independent protection layers, IPL categories, SIL determination. With example.
Methodology GuideFault Tree Analysis (FTA) — A Practical Guide
Fault tree analysis with AND/OR gates. Qualitative and quantitative FTA. With example.
Methodology GuideHierarchy of Controls — Eliminate, Substitute, Engineer, Admin, PPE
The hierarchy of controls in OH&S. Eliminate, substitute, engineer, admin, PPE — with examples and effectiveness comparison.
Industry
Construction Safety — A Complete Guide
Construction safety guide. OSHA 1926 focus areas (falls, struck-by, caught-in, electrical), JSA, PTW, pre-starts, multi-employer sites.
Industry GuideOil & Gas Safety — A Complete Guide
Oil & gas safety guide. Process safety (bowtie, HAZOP, LOPA), upstream / midstream / downstream, OSHA 1910.119, COMAH.
Industry GuideManufacturing Safety — A Complete Guide
Manufacturing safety. LOTO, machine guarding, ergonomics, hearing conservation, lean safety, ISO 45001.
Industry GuideMining Safety — A Complete Guide
Mining safety. Ground control, ventilation, gas monitoring, explosives, refuge chambers, MSHA, contractor management.
Industry GuideHealthcare Safety — A Complete Guide
Healthcare safety. Sharps, bloodborne pathogens (OSHA 1910.1030), infection control, hazardous drugs, workplace violence, JCAHO.
Industry GuideAviation Safety (SMS) — A Complete Guide
Aviation SMS guide. FAA Part 5, EASA, ICAO Annex 19, IOSA. FOD, ramp safety, MRO, ground handling, occurrence reporting.
Industry GuideLogistics & Warehouse Safety — A Complete Guide
Logistics & warehouse safety. Driver safety, DVIR, forklift, manual handling, DOT, route risk, telematics integration.
Topic
Incident Investigation — A Complete Guide
Incident investigation methodology. Securing the scene, witness interviews, evidence, 5-Why, fishbone, TapRooT, CAPA.
Topic GuideRoot Cause Analysis — 5-Why, Fishbone, TapRooT
Root cause analysis methods compared. 5-Why, Fishbone (Ishikawa), TapRooT, with worked examples and templates.
Topic GuideBuilding a Near-Miss Reporting Program
How to build a high-performing near-miss reporting program. Culture, mobile tools, anonymity, trending, KPI, examples.
Topic GuideBuilding a Strong Safety Culture
Safety culture. Bradley Curve, Hearts & Minds, DuPont, leading vs lagging indicators, leadership, engagement.
Topic GuideBehavior Based Safety (BBS) — A Practical Guide
Behavior Based Safety (BBS). Observation cards, ABC analysis, coaching, recognition, common pitfalls.
Topic GuideSafety Leadership — From Manager to Coach
Safety leadership. Visible felt leadership, coaching, Gemba walks, indicators, leading by example.
Topic GuideContractor Safety Management — A Complete Guide
Contractor safety management. Prequalification, induction, KPI, multi-employer sites, contractor SMS, examples.
Topic GuideEmergency Preparedness & Response — A Guide
Emergency preparedness and response. Plans, drills, mass notification, AAR, ISO 45001 clause 8.2, OSHA 1910.38.
Topic GuideMental Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace
Mental health in the workplace. ISO 45003, psychological safety, manager training, EAP, return to work.
Topic GuideEffective Safety Training — A Practical Guide
How to deliver effective safety training. Adult learning, micro-learning, on-the-job, refresher cadence, evaluation.
Topic GuideCrisis Communication in Safety
Crisis communication for major incidents. First 24 hours, family first, media, regulators, internal, post-incident review.
Topic GuideSafety Data & Analytics — A Practical Guide
Safety data and analytics. Leading + lagging indicators, predictive analytics, dashboards, benchmarks, with examples.
Topic GuideISO 45003 — Psychological Health & Safety at Work
ISO 45003:2021 — the first international standard for psychological health and safety at work. Requirements and implementation.
Topic GuideMachine Safety — ISO 12100 & ANSI B11
Machine safety per ISO 12100 and ANSI B11. Risk assessment, guards, two-hand control, light curtains, LOTO.
Topic GuideChemical Management — GHS, SDS & HazCom
Chemical management. GHS classification, SDS, HazCom, storage, segregation, exposure monitoring, OSHA 1910.1200.
Topic GuidePermit to Work — Best Practices Guide
Permit to work best practices. Hot work, confined space, electrical, lifting, work at heights. Sequencing, validity, gas testing.
Topic GuideProcess Safety Management (PSM) — A Guide
Process Safety Management per OSHA 1910.119. 14 elements, mechanical integrity, MOC, PHA, hot work, emergency response.
Topic GuideErgonomics Program — A Practical Guide
Ergonomics program guide. Hazard identification, solutions, training, MSD prevention, return-to-work, with checklists.
Topic GuideDriving Safety & Fleet Management
Driving safety and fleet management. Defensive driving, fatigue, telematics, route risk, post-incident, DOT.
Topic GuideSustainability & ESG Reporting — HSE's Role
Sustainability and ESG reporting. GRI, SASB, TCFD, CDP, CSRD. How HSE software supports sustainability data and reporting.
Topic GuideHealth & Safety Data Privacy (GDPR, HIPAA)
Health & safety data privacy. GDPR for OH&S records, HIPAA for healthcare, retention, anonymization, employee rights.
Topic GuideSafety in Purchasing & Procurement
Safety in procurement. Contractor prequalification, equipment specification, hire equipment, SDS, with sample clauses.
Topic GuideMachine Guarding — A Practical Guide
Machine guarding per OSHA 1910.212 and ISO 12100. Guard types, light curtains, interlocks, two-hand control, LOTO.
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