Health and Safety (‌Introduction and Key Concepts and Updates)

Health and Safety (‌Introduction and Key Concepts and Updates)


‌Introduction and Key Concepts

‌Glossary of Terms found in the Health and Safety Module

  1. Accident Reasons: The underlying causes or factors leading to an incident, including unsafe conditions, human error, or equipment failure.

  2. Body Part: Refers to the specific area of the body affected by an injury, such as head, arm, or back

  3. Company Claim: A report or documentation submitted by an employee or employer to their company's human resources or insurance department regarding an incident or injury that occurred in the workplace.

  4. Equipment: Tools, machinery, or devices used by employees to perform job tasks.

  5. Exposure: Refers to contact or potential contact with hazardous substances, conditions, or environments during work duties.

  6. HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment): Refers to the management system focused on ensuring health, safety, and environmental compliance within the workplace.

  7. HSE Incident Document Type: Classifies the incident based on its nature or purpose, such as incident reports, investigation findings, or corrective action plans.

  8. HSE Incentive Awards: Recognition programs designed to reward and encourage employees who demonstrate outstanding commitment to promoting health, safety, and environmental practices in the workplace.

  9. HSE Programs: Comprehensive initiatives aimed at promoting health, safety, and environmental practices within the workplace through training, protocols, and resources.

  10. Injury Severity: The level of severity of the injury, ranging from minor to critical, indicating the extent of harm or damage.

  11. Injury Type: The categorization of the type of injury sustained, such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or strains.

  12. Incident Reporting: The systematic process of documenting and reporting any health, safety, or environmental incidents that occur within the workplace, including accidents, injuries, near misses, and hazardous material spills.

  13. Job Equipment: Tools, machinery, or devices utilized within each job role, including specifications on usage, maintenance requirements, and associated hazards.

  14. Job Exposures: Potential hazards or risks associated with specific job roles or tasks within the organization, such as chemical exposures, ergonomic strains, or environmental conditions.

  15. Job Tasks: Specific duties, responsibilities, and activities associated with each job role within the organization, including details such as sequence of tasks, tools and equipment used, and potential hazards.

  16. OSHA Claim: A report filed with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding a workplace incident or injury that meets certain criteria outlined by OSHA regulations, typically filed by employers and subject to investigation by OSHA authorities.

  17. Safety Violation: Any breach of safety protocols, regulations, or procedures that may contribute to an incident or injury.

‌Health and Safety Module Updates: What's New?



This article provides a summary of recent updates to the HRplus Health and Safety module, focusing on key enhancements. These updates include new features, fixes and improvements designed to improve both user experience and the effectiveness of the module.

December 4th – December 14th, 2020

  1. Health and Safety Audit: New audit tools to track compliance and safety protocols within the organization.

Read more here. 

September 25th – October 17th, 2020

  1. Audits: Enhanced audit functionalities for safety processes and risk assessments. Read more here.

August 2nd – August 21st, 2020

  1. Health and Safety: Added safety management tools to streamline the tracking of safety incidents and preventive measures.

Read more here.

April 30th – May 26th, 2020

  1. Health and Safety Enhancements: Updates to health and safety workflows, including better reporting on safety events.

Read more here.

July 7th – August 2nd, 2020

  1. Health and Safety Tools: Introduced tools for better managing safety compliance and ensuring incident tracking.

Read more here.

November 13th – November 19th, 2020

  1. HSE Setup: Added new features for setting up health, safety, and environmental compliance systems. Read more here. 


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