HSE coordinator

CONSTRUCTION HSE COORDINATION

The project moves forward.
The risk remains.
We control it.

Health and safety coordination for construction projects where regulatory compliance, scheduling, and executive responsibility cannot be separated. Not administrative presence, but engineering-driven risk control throughout the entire execution phase.

What do you get from us?

• Construction and engineering-driven HSE coordination

• Real on-site presence and decision support

• Authority-proof project structure

• Safety that supports scheduling

• 26 years of construction execution experience

HIDDEN DYNAMICS

Most construction projects fail
not where everyone is looking.

Spectacular technical failures are rare. What is truly dangerous accumulates quietly: unclear responsibilities, misinterpreted work phases, and risks that only become visible when there is no time left to react.

Health and safety coordination is formally “in place” on many projects, while in reality it is not integrated into the way construction is actually managed. This illusion of safety is what collapses immediately during an authority inspection, an accident, or a site shutdown.

We do not try to manage the situation after the incident. The goal is to ensure that risks cannot emerge in the first place. This is the difference between administration and real project safety.

COMMON MISCONCEPTION

HSE coordination is not good
just because it “exists”.
It is good because it works.

Paper-based HSE

Restrictions based on regulations, without practical solutions

Decisions made without understanding construction technology

Unrealistic requirements that slow down execution

Conflict with subcontractors and on-site management

Documentation that looks compliant, without real control

Engineering-driven HSE

Integrating safety into the technological sequence

Realistic, technically feasible alternatives

Proactive risk analysis before critical phases

Collaborative approach with all parties involved in construction

Legally and professionally defensible on-site decisions

DECISION POINT

There are two types of HSE.
One only administers.
The other protects and supports the project.

Paper HSE

Quotes regulations but doesn’t understand the technology

Slows down work with unrealistic restrictions

Fails to anticipate execution risks

Creates conflict with subcontractors

Makes decisions that can’t be defended to authorities

Engineering HSE

Builds safety into the technology

Provides solutions instead of restrictions

Anticipates critical phases of work

Is an accepted partner on site

Provides legal protection even at executive level

Don’t explain afterwards — decide.
Decide now. Decide right.

The cost of poor HSE coordination doesn’t appear on the invoice first, but in unnecessary tension, delays, and risks throughout the project.

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REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT

Post-2026 reality – regulation has changed

As of January 1, 2026, the assessment of health and safety coordination in construction has fundamentally changed in Hungary. Authorities have clearly shifted their focus from formal compliance to substantive, professional reality.

In practice, this means that a “formally acceptable” set of documents or a nominally appointed HSE coordinator is no longer sufficient. During inspections, authorities now examine whether coordination is backed by real construction expertise, on-site presence, and technological understanding.

Today, many projects fail not due to execution quality, but because of compliance issues. This is the point where HSE coordination becomes a strategic decision.

Stricter qualification requirements

The coordinator’s professional background, construction or engineering education, and proven hands-on experience are now actively scrutinized.

Substantive inspections

Authorities assess the real compliance of the H&S Plan and related documentation, not merely their existence.

Faster regulatory action

In case of deficiencies, immediate worksite shutdown and official proceedings may follow.

The question is no longer
whether HSE coordination is necessary.

The real question is whether it is carried out by a professional who meets post-2026 expectations not only on paper, but throughout the execution of the project.

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PRACTICAL WORKFLOW

This is how HSE coordination works with us
in real-life projects.

01

Understanding the project and technology

We do not start the work with templates. We review the execution plans, the organizational plan, the technological sequence, and the critical work phases.

This is where it becomes clear where safety and scheduling can easily come into conflict.

02

Developing the H&S Plan and risk structure

The health and safety plan is not only a mandatory attachment for us, but the site’s occupational safety map.

Protective measures are defined to fit the construction technology — not the other way around.

03

On-site presence and coordination

Real risks do not appear in the office. We maintain continuous on-site presence and work closely with construction management and subcontractors.

04

Real-time decision support

In case of unexpected situations, technological changes, or scheduling modifications, we immediately assess occupational safety risks.

The goal is not to stop the work, but to continue safely.

This process only works properly
if it starts on time.

Most problems do not arise in the middle of execution, but at the very beginning. HSE coordination involved at the right time does not slow the project down, but makes it predictable.

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AN H&S PLAN IS NOT A TEMPLATE

The Health and Safety Plan
is not just a document.
It is a project-specific SAFETY map.

On most construction projects, the H&S Plan is formally “in place”. A downloaded, copied, minimally modified document that looks compliant on paper, but has little connection to the reality of execution.

After 2026, this approach is no longer just professionally weak, but explicitly dangerous. During an authority inspection or an accident, the content and applicability of the H&S Plan are directly examined.

We do not treat the Health and Safety Plan as a box-ticking legal requirement, but as an occupational safety mapping of the construction technology.

This is the difference that turns a document into a real protective tool.

Aligned with the technological sequence

We do not describe generic rules, but assign the required collective and personal protective measures to specific work phases.

Based on real risks

Crane operations, slab openings, formwork, earthworks and other hazardous activities — the focus is on those points where the risk of accidents is genuinely high.

Usable on site

The H&S Plan is not created for a drawer. We deliver it in a form that is understandable and usable for on-site managers and subcontractors as well.

An H&S Plan either protects the project.
Or burdens it.

A well-structured Health and Safety Plan reduces risk, speeds up decision-making and provides legal protection. The difference is not in its length, but in the mindset behind it.

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LEGAL THRESHOLDS

When is the involvement of a Health and Safety
Coordinator mandatory?

30+

Working days

If construction activities are expected to exceed 30 working days and multiple contractors are present on the construction site at the same time, coordination is mandatory under legislation.

20+

Workers

If more than 20 workers are present and working on the construction site at the same time, appointing an H&S coordinator is not optional.

500

Person-days

If the planned workload exceeds a total of 500 person-days, legislation clearly requires coordination.

It is important to understand that these conditions are not rare or “exceptional” cases. An average-sized construction project can very quickly reach one of these thresholds. During authority inspections, these are primary points of assessment.

If you are unsure,
that in itself is already a sign.

Most compliance problems arise because the question of coordination is addressed too late. A short consultation now can save significant risk months down the line.

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EXPERIENCE & RESPONSIBILITY

We are not just HSE coordinators.
We are partners for the project regarding risks.

Zoltán Lizák
Zoltán Lizák
HSE Specialist, Lifting Equipment Officer
Nóra Kovács Lizák
Nóra Kovács Lizák
Occupational Safety Specialist
Work Accident Investigation Specialist

SOLAR SAFETY HSE KFT. was founded because too many construction projects fail due to seemingly “minor” occupational safety and organizational decisions. These decisions rarely appear critical at first – until they result in regulatory, legal, or human consequences.

Built on more than twenty-five years of hands-on construction execution experience, we work alongside investors, main contractors, and project managers. Our focus is not inspection, but ensuring execution that is functional, defensible, and uninterrupted.

For us, HSE is not a standalone function, but an integral part of construction technology. This is the mindset that is accepted on site.

26+ years of construction execution experience forming the basis of our coordination approach.
nationwide coverage across construction projects of varying size and complexity.
engineering mindset bridging regulatory compliance and practical execution.
project support-oriented approach, not administrative control.

Safety does not slow a project down.
Poorly managed risk — and its consequences — do.

If you are looking for HSE coordination that not only meets regulations but also works on site, now is the time to talk. A well-timed decision today can save millions months later.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions that almost always come up
in connection with HSE coordination.

Is an HSE / Health and Safety Coordinator mandatory on every construction project? +

Not in every case, but on far more projects than most people assume. If construction activities exceed 30 working days and more than 20 workers are present on site at the same time, or the total workload exceeds 500 person-days, legislation clearly requires the involvement of a Health and Safety Coordinator.

What happens if there is no proper HSE coordination? +

The consequences are not limited to fines. In the event of an authority inspection, work stoppages, multi-million HUF occupational safety fines, and in case of an accident, even criminal liability may arise. These risks can directly affect company executives as well.

Is it enough if the HSE coordinator “exists on paper”? +

After 2026, this is no longer acceptable. Authorities assess not the mere existence of documentation, but its actual professional content. Template-based coordination without construction experience is considered a risk rather than protection.

Why is construction and engineering background important in HSE? +

Because real risks stem from construction technology. An HSE coordinator with engineering or technical background understands the sequence of work phases, recognizes conflicts, and does not simply prohibit, but proposes workable solutions.

When should an HSE coordinator be involved? +

As early as possible. Most problems do not arise in the middle of execution, but during the planning and preparation phases. Timely involvement of HSE coordination does not slow the project down, but makes it safer and more predictable.

Does HSE coordination slow down the work? +

Poor HSE slows projects down. Well-structured, technology-integrated coordination, however, reduces stoppages, post-event disputes, and scheduling delays.

What makes the SOLAR SAFETY HSE KFT. approach different? +

We do not view occupational safety as administrative control. We integrate safety into the construction process itself, through engineering thinking, on-site presence, and a project-supporting approach.

Which regulations govern HSE coordination? +

The most important are Decree 4/2002 (II.20.) of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, Act XCIII of 1993 on Occupational Safety, and Government Decree 191/2009 (IX.15.) on construction execution activities.

What about subcontractors? +

The simultaneous presence of multiple subcontractors inherently increases risk. One of the key tasks of HSE coordination is aligning different work processes and clearly defining responsibilities.

What does a company executive gain from well-functioning HSE coordination? +

Legally defensible decisions. Calmer project management. Fewer unexpected shutdowns. And the confidence that in a critical situation, it can be clearly demonstrated that everything expected of a responsible executive has been done.

CONTACT

Well-founded decisions
are made before risks arise.

During a short professional consultation, it can be quickly clarified to what extent a given project requires health and safety coordination, and in what form regulatory compliance and executive risk control can be ensured.

The purpose of this contact is not sales, but an objective and professional review of the project’s situation.

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