HSE Interview Questions / Answers Series (Part 1) PAK Safety Solutions HSE Interview Questions / Answers Series (Part 1) By Imran Shahbaz Founder & CEO, PAK Safety Solutions Web: www.paksafetysolutions.com | Email: info@paksafetysolutions.com PAK SAFETY SOLUTIONS | www.paksafetysolutions.com

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) PAK SAFETY SOLUTIONS | www.paksafetysolutions.com

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) PAK SAFETY SOLUTIONS | www.paksafetysolutions.com

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 PAK SAFETY SOLUTIONS | www.paksafetysolutions.com

HSE Interview Questions / Answers Series (Part 1) 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 PAK SAFETY SOLUTIONS | www.paksafetysolutions.com

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 PAK SAFETY SOLUTIONS | www.paksafetysolutions.com

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 PAK SAFETY SOLUTIONS | www.paksafetysolutions.com

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 9001-2008 EMS (Environmental Management System) e.g. ISO 14001-2015 OHS (Occupational Health & Safety Management System) e.g. OHSAS 18001-2007, BS-8800 ENM (Energy Management System) e.g. ISO 5001-2011 FSMS (Food Safety Management System) e.g. ISO 22000 PAK SAFETY SOLUTIONS | www.paksafetysolutions.com

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) PAK SAFETY SOLUTIONS | www.paksafetysolutions.com

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. PAK SAFETY SOLUTIONS | www.paksafetysolutions.com

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. PAK SAFETY SOLUTIONS | www.paksafetysolutions.com

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) PAK SAFETY SOLUTIONS | www.paksafetysolutions.com