1. HSE Interview Questions / Answers Series (Part 1)
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HSE Interview Questions / Answers Series (Part 1)
By Imran Shahbaz
Founder & CEO, PAK Safety Solutions
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2. HSE Interview Questions / Answers Series (Part 1)
Q 1: What is the full form of following abbreviations:
QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety & Environment)
HSE (Health, Safety, Environment)
OHSEQ (Occupational Health, Safety, Environment & Quality)
OSHEQ (Occupational Safety, Health, Environment & Quality)
SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality)
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3. HSE Interview Questions / Answers Series (Part 1)
Q 2: Why do you think that you are suitable for HSE / Safety Officer position we have advertised?
I strongly believe that I am suitable for this position due to diversified practical experience supported by background academic qualifications along with HSE qualifications e.g. NEBOSH IDIP, NEBOSH IGC, NVQ Level 5 etc. I possess skills required for this job. (For a experience candidate)
I strongly believe that I am suitable for this position due to background academic qualifications supported by HSE qualifications e.g. NEBOSH, determination to achieve organizational HSE goals with hard work and professional learning. (For a fresh candidate)
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4. HSE Interview Questions / Answers Series (Part 1)
Q 3: What were your responsibilities in the previous role?
Development, maintenance & implementation of HSE systems
Workplace Inspections & Audits
Developing HSE training & delivering it to workforce and its recordkeeping
Reporting HSE statistics, performance and issues to management with action plan
Carrying risk assessment with management team
Liaising with authorities on HSE matters
Managing HSE team reporting me as per organogram
Conducting HSE meetings with management team and workforce
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Development, maintenance & implementation of HSE systems
Liaising with clients, contractors on HSE matters
Promoting HSE culture on the workplace with strong HSE leadership demonstration
Monitoring of PTW issued at workplace and verification of its compliance
Ensuring fire safety, emergency equipment & devices tested, inspected and in working order with the help of my team and relevant departments
Managing different HSE promotional campaigns
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6. HSE Interview Questions / Answers Series (Part 1)
Q 4: What were your key achievements in previous / current HSE role?
Achievement includes 10 Million safe man-hours
500 man-hours of training delivery
Appreciation and best HSE performance award for our company from client and HSE bodies
Successful completion of project / shut down / manufacturing with any major injury / LTI
Successful management of HSE team ranging from 5 to 50 personnel
Successful and safe execution of rigging & lifting, scaffolding tasks and erection of major equipment's
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7. HSE Interview Questions / Answers Series (Part 1)
Q 5: What is Health & Safety policy and it’s main parts? And why should we have a H&S policy?
Health & Safety policy is statement of management commitment towards health and safety, regulatory compliance which should include aims, objectives, roles & responsibilities and arrangement to achieve aims, objectives of policy
It’s a legal requirement for any employer having five or more than five employees, should have a written health and safety policy
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8. HSE Interview Questions / Answers Series (Part 1)
Q 6: What is a Management System and identify different types of management systems?
Management system is a systematic approach and or process to manage organizational policies, procedures, processes in order to achieve continual improvement within organization
Different types of system includes:
QMS (Quality Management System)e.g. ISO
EMS (Environmental Management System) e.g. ISO
OHS (Occupational Health & Safety Management System) e.g. OHSAS , BS-8800
ENM (Energy Management System) e.g. ISO
FSMS (Food Safety Management System) e.g. ISO 22000
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9. HSE Interview Questions / Answers Series (Part 1)
Q 7: What do you know about audit? Types? What typical evidences or things auditor will look for?
H&S audit is systematic, objective and critical evaluation of organizational health and safety management system
There are two main types of audit:
Internal Audit (Internal audit is performed by nominated staff with the organization in order to examine effectiveness and implementation of current management system
External Audit (External audit is undertaken by a third party mainly certifying body to provide an independent view about organizational management system, its effectiveness and for the purpose of certification)
Usually auditor will look for three types of evidence (document, observation, interview)
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10. HSE Interview Questions / Answers Series (Part 1)
Q 8: Provide a brief overview of your HSE experience.
I initially started my career as HSE assistant, later on I worked as junior HSE officer, then I was promoted as HSE officer, after few years of experience and passing a couple of HSE certifications I was promoted to Lead HSE officer role etc.
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11. HSE Interview Questions / Answers Series (Part 1)
Q 9: What are the types of emergencies may happen at workplace?
Several type of emergencies could happen at workplace including fire emergency, medical emergency, Security emergency, Earthquake and flooding emergency, Substance spill or leakage emergency etc.
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12. HSE Interview Questions / Answers Series (Part 1)
Q 10: What are the key elements of H&S management system?
Key elements of H&S management system are following:
Policy (Statement of management commitment)
Organizing (Roles & responsibilities top to bottom)
Planning & implementation (Procedures, instructions, risk assessment, execution of procedures)
Measuring performance (Evaluation of performance e.g. number of LTI’s etc.)
Reviewing performance (What action to be taken in order to improve and to achieve continual improvement)
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