What Is the Difference Between EHS and HSE?

EHS and HSE are two commonly used acronyms for workplace safety. However, while these acronyms are different, they are both shorthand expressions for workplace environment, health, and safety. These acronyms are often used interchangeably, depending on where you are in the world, but the letters will always represent the same words.

What Does EHS Stand For?

HSE stands for Environmental, Health, Safety. These three aspects are all combined into one acronym and are considered to be the three pillars of safety in the workplace.

What is the Difference Between EHS and HSE?

The main difference between EHS and HSE is that EHS is used more in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and America, while HSE is used more in Europe and Japan. However, some companies or organizations use either acronym interchangeably.

Why are EHS and HSE Needed?

EHS regulations help ensure that businesses are creating a safe environment for the workplace and the employees who work there. These regulations help create a training program for the employees, provide guidelines for the workplace environment, and are meant to ensure that all aspects of health and safety are covered.

The EHS standards also mean that companies can be held liable for any employee injuries or fatalities that occur in their workplace.

Following EHS is not an easy task, especially when dealing with a large number of regulations and building codes. If you need help understanding the regulations, contact us today. Our team at JMB Risk Management can provide an EH&S consultation or a free needs assessment. Competitive rates are offered to businesses in the lower mainland, Vancouver Island, the Okanagan, and Alberta.

JMB Risk Management provides clients with up-to-date health and safety knowledge that meets Canadian provincial legislative requirements (WorkSafe BC), industry best practices, and relevant standards of Occupational Health and Safety (OHSA) regulations, in British Columbia and Alberta.