Hi.

I was curious about peoples opinion of HSE, especially in the context of the modern workplace.

It seems to be mostly nonsense. Or it seems to be about covering the asses of the management in case something actually happens at work, not really about keeping people safe. Mostly the solutions are to sign another piece of paper.

Especially the idea that every large accident is a consequence of a lot of small incidents that accumulates. This idea just seems made specifically to blame the people on the bottom of the hierarchy whenever something occurs.

Anyways. HSE useful or not?

Edit: HSE - Health, safety and environment.

  • XIIIesq
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    31 month ago

    It’s the governing body for health and safety in the workplace (UK).

    • davad
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      21 month ago

      Maybe the equivalent of OSHA in the US?

      • XIIIesq
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        21 month ago

        Pretty much, yes.