Roles and missions of the HSE Manager
The HSE (Health, Safety and Environment) Manager's main mission is to guarantee the safety and well-being of people and the environment. He or she is responsible for implementing measures to minimize risks and negative impacts on the environment, and to promote health and safety within a company. The main roles and missions of an HSE Manager are as follows:
Assess and monitor health, safety and environmental (HSE) risks within the company;
Develop and implement HSE procedures, instructions and policies;
Ensure that facilities, systems and products comply with HSE standards;
Analyze and identify sources of danger and vulnerabilities in production processes and work procedures;
Monitor and inspect equipment and facilities to ensure that they are safe and comply with HSE regulations;
Develop strategies to prevent accidents and promote health and safety in the workplace;
Train and educate employees to raise awareness of HSE issues;
Provide advice and assistance to managers and employees on HSE issues;
Manage HSE communication and awareness activities;
Monitor HSE performance and analyze trends in key indicators;
Manage HSE incident investigations and accident investigations;
Establish and maintain links with competent authorities and HSE certification bodies;
Develop and implement programs to prevent, manage and reduce waste and emissions;
Evaluate suppliers and subcontractors to ensure compliance with HSE standards.
HSE Manager salary and career development
The salary of an HSE Manager varies widely according to experience, company, size, business sector and geographical location. Here is an indicative list of gross annual salary progression for an HSE Manager according to experience:
0 to 2 years: between €35K and €60K
2 to 5 years: between 46K and 75K€.
5 to 10 years: between 57K and 85K€.
10 to 15 years: between 68K and 95K€.
Over 15 years: between 79K and 105K€.
There are many career prospects for an HSE Manager. Here are just a few of the professions he or she might wish to occupy:
Director of Human Resources & Safety
Quality and Environment Manager
Risk and Safety Manager
