Bring health, safety and environmental management together in one clear, ISO-aligned manual.
Whether you’re preparing for ISO certification or simply want to improve the way you manage compliance and risk, our Integrated HSE Management System Manual gives you a head start.
It provides a structured, editable template aligned with the requirements of ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety and ISO 14001: Environmental Management — helping you create a practical, unified framework for your business.
This document has been developed to suit a wide range of organisations. However, to be fully effective, it should be reviewed and adapted to reflect your operations, risks, and regulatory context.
While ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 do not require a manual, developing one provides genuine value:
✅ Unifies your HSE system — Brings together policies, responsibilities, and processes in a single, easy-to-follow document.
✅ Supports staff understanding — Helps your team see how the parts of your system work together.
✅ Streamlines audits and reviews — Provides clear evidence of your approach during audits or board-level reviews.
✅ Saves time — Quickly and consistently explain your system to stakeholders, contractors, and regulators.
Everything you need to get started with your HSE Management System:
HSE Manual Template
A fully editable Word document, structured to reflect the ISO clause requirements and designed for easy alignment with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
Companion Guideline
Step-by-step guidance on tailoring each section to your organisation
Process Map Guide
A visual tool to help clarify how your key processes interact across the HSE system
The Manual includes clear references to the core processes required under ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, such as:
Risk and opportunity management
Legal and other compliance obligations
Objectives and performance evaluation
Incident management and continual improvement
Internal audits and corrective actions
Training, competence, and awareness
Environmental aspects and operational controls
Each section of the manual links back to the relevant supporting procedures and records — creating a central reference point for your compliance framework.
NxtSteps offers a growing library of supporting tools, processes, and templates to help you build out your full HSE Management System. These are available separately to support deeper integration and alignment with ISO standards.
