ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Environment, health and safety

Environment, health and safety (also known as EHS) is about keeping people safe and healthy, and taking care of our planet. It is important that we look after ourselves and the environment.

If we treat our environment with respect, it helps us to stay healthy and safe. For example, if there is too much pollution in the air or water, it can cause people to become sick. We can help improve our environment and health by doing things like cutting down on waste, using less energy and recycling our resources.

We also need to make sure that we, and the people around us, are safe. We should follow safety rules in places such as our homes and schools, and at work. We should also always wear safety equipment, such as helmets and safety shoes, when needed.

EHS is everybody’s responsibility, and it’s important that we all do our part to help keep our environment, ourselves and others healthy and safe.