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HSE Compliance and Management

IBEC offers a wide variety of HSE compliance and management services designed to enhance the overall HSE programs of our clients. We provide HSE compliance and management services in the  following areas:

     •  HSE Management Systems
     •  HSE Program Development
     •  HSE Compliance Audits and Inspections
     •  Program Outsourcing
     •  Training and Education
      
HSE Management Systems

To remain competitive, companies must design their HSE management systems to achieve objectives beyond regulatory compliance.
Tactical regulation-driven responses and crisis management are no longer adequate.
HSE programs today must not only protect worker health and safety and the environment, they must be financially self-sustaining and contribute measurable value to the company. Performance  metrics must match HSE efforts to business  process efficiency.
IBEC helps business decision-makers address these issues by incorporating HSE management into strategic business plans.

Drawing on decades of experience with HSE programs, IBEC assesses core business and HSE processes, identifying both synergies and gaps, to develop a customized  integration roadmap.
We have developed an extensive portfolio of model policies and procedures, evaluation methods
,and other field-tested tools to bring to the table. From ISO to OHSA, we work with you to
develop systems that meet or exceed  requirements. We help clients manage HSE issues to tie more directly  to revenue -generating operations— reducing workers’ compensation costs and demonstrating the value of HSE activities to all stakeholders.
    
HSE Program Development

Navigating through the maze of HSE regulations and requirements can be overwhelming. The tasks involved are as complex as they are critical, and oversights or mistakes can result in heavy fines for noncompliance. Master compliance plans provide a detailed roadmap for successfully implementing and managing comprehensive HSE programs. IBEC has helped hundreds of clients develop or maintain health and safety programs and integrate them into company- wide HSE systems.
By incorporating established management and operating procedures into your HSE programs, we can develop compliance plans that are practical, understandable, and simple to implement and maintain.
We work with all levels of management and staff to identify achievable, time-specific goals, quantitative performance measures, and key success factors to ensure buy-in from all affected personnel. Master HSE systems can improve performance beyond regulatory requirements to enhance  control of your business.
     
HSE Audits
 
Traditionally, HSE audits address the “what” of HSE management—verifying a company’s compliance with government regulations. Focused on resolving specific problems, compliance audits address only one piece of the HSE puzzle. Auditing HSE management systems addresses long-term strategies—the “how” and “why.”
IBEC has conducted independent compliance and HSE management audits for hundreds of  clients , both nationally and internationally.
Our experienced consultants evaluate how HSE issues are managed as well as specific  compliance status at a point in time. We work with clients to establish goals, appropriate  evaluation criteria, and performance improvement metrics. In addition to standard protocols and checklists, we develop client-specific audit protocols to deliver practical and relevant findings and recommendations.
     
Outsourcing

In today’s competitive economy, budget constraints have forced many organizations to trim the size of their HSE staffs. Consequently, companies often face enormous challenges in meeting routine compliance requirements and addressing surges in workload. With outsourcing services, IBEC offers a  flexible solution tailored to each client’s specific needs. IBEC regularly provides technical  staff on site to assist clients in managing HSE programs. From part-time or short- term support lasting only a few months, to long-term assignments that may last several years, we have provided clients in most major industries with the specific HSE expertise they need, when and where they need it. With full-time or long- term assignments, IBEC’s costs are often lower than the total employee cost for in-house staff.

Training and Education

Training and education are key elements in the success of any HSE   compliance and management program.
Inadequate training can result in fines and, more importantly, accidents and injuries.
IBEC’s training services focus on improving both the work environment and work  practices. We can design a
customized training program or tailor an existing program from our extensive library to suit your needs. From
informal awareness training to customized HSE technical seminars and “train-the-trainer” programs— we have
trained thousands of individuals at hundreds of locations around the world.