A high-volume organic chemical manufacturing facility in Washington specializes in converting toluene into high-purity chemicals used in food, flavor, fragrance, and pharmaceutical applications producing nearly 194,000 tons annually. With operations dating back to 1962, the facility is subject to rigorous environmental and safety regulations.
Our client identified a critical need to modernize and streamline over 900 Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) documents, including procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), stored on their internal SharePoint site. Many documents were outdated, inconsistent, or lacked clarity, posing risks to compliance, operational efficiency, and employee safety.
Key issues included:
Shirley Parsons brought in one of our Principal Consultants to lead a targeted document modernization initiative. The project focused on reviewing, revising, and consolidating a selected tranche of EHS documents to align with current operations and regulatory expectations.
Key deliverables included:
• Rewriting SOPs to ensure clarity and standalone usability
• Eliminating jargon and undefined acronyms
• Embedding full operational context and PPE requirements
• Merging redundant procedures to reduce document volume
• Aligning content with OSHA standards and chemical manufacturing best practices
Our client now has a cleaner, more usable EHS document library that:
• Improves regulatory compliance and audit readiness
• Enhances employee understanding and safety performance
• Reduces administrative burden and document management complexity
• Supports future scalability through a more organized SharePoint structure
Need Help Modernizing Your EHS Systems?
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