EHS Program Development & Implementation

Novavax Inc (Novavax) is a biotechnology company that discovers, develops and commercializes vaccines to prevent a wide range of infectious diseases. The company develops genetically-engineered vaccine candidates harnessing three-dimensional nanostructures of recombinant proteins critical to disease pathogenesis. Its pipeline products include NVX-CoV2373 for coronavirus, NanoFlu for seasonal influenza, ResVax for respiratory syncytial syndrome and vaccines indicated for the prevention of Ebola virus, Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). It is also developing proprietary immune stimulating saponin-based adjuvants. The company operates research and manufacturing facilities in Gaithersburg, Maryland; Uppsala, Sweden; and Bohumil, Czech Republic. Novavax is headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, the US.

The Challenge

Novavax Inc., a global biotechnology company, sought to enhance its Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) practices across its global office locations. The primary goal of the Office EHS Program was to create a standardized framework for all Novavax office locations to manage EHS risks, ensure life safety during emergencies, minimize occupational injuries and illnesses, and reduce environmental impact while preventing business interruptions due to EHS-related issues.

The Solution

To meet Novavax’s objectives, The Catalyst Group (TCG) proposed a comprehensive plan that began with a collaborative approach to understand current practices and build a tailored Office EHS Program. The Catalyst Group developed a detailed EHS manual that included:

Novavax corpororate EHS Policies/Procedures

EHS Policy & Governance Statement

Legal Register Template

EHS Training Program

  Crafting customized EHS programs, developing robust policies, and delivering comprehensive training solutions

The Results

Consistent EHS program implantation at office locations
Enhanced involvement of office staff in safety performance and behaviors

Improved efficiency in EHS training & documentation

Faster response and adaptation to regulatory changes

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