Fragmented safety programs leave gaps.

In pharma, safety isn’t just an OSHA requirement, it’s a GMP requirement.

USP builds annual safety programs for pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotech firms, and clinical research operations, from chemical exposure compliance to cleanroom safety protocols. One partner, every coverage gap closed.

RECENT RESULTS

31%

Recordable incident rate reduction

$30K+

Avg. OSHA fine avoided

55+

Pharma & biotech clients served

WHAT’S AT STAKE

A safety violation in pharma can trigger an FDA action — not just an OSHA citation.

Pharmaceutical manufacturing sits at the intersection of OSHA, FDA, and DEA regulatory oversight.

Chemical exposure events, containment failures, and PPE compliance gaps don’t just generate OSHA citations, they can trigger FDA 483 observations and Warning Letters that halt production. The cost of a single audit finding in pharma dwarfs the cost of any OSHA fine.

$15,625

Average OSHA penalty per serious violation

Top 10

Chemical exposure rate vs. all industries

FDA 483

Observations triggered by safety program gaps

$1M+

Avg. cost of a production halt from an audit finding

TRUSTED BY

SERVICES FOR PHARMACEUTICAL

Everything a pharmaceutical operation needs. In one program.

Industrial Hygiene / Exposure Assessments

Cleanroom safety protocols, PPE program development, OSHA 1910 compliance audits, and written safety plan development.

Chemical Safety & Hazard Communication

Chemical safety and hazard communication programs covering handling, labeling, documentation, and employee training.

Laboratory Safety

Laboratory safety programs addressing chemical hazards, procedures, protective equipment, training, and regulatory compliance.

Ergonomics Assessments

Ergonomic assessments identifying workplace risk factors and practical improvements to reduce employee injuries.

OSHA Compliance Audits

Comprehensive OSHA compliance audits identifying regulatory gaps, workplace hazards, and required corrective actions.

Written EH&S Programs & Training

Written EH&S programs and training aligned with pharmaceutical operations, hazards, and regulatory requirements.

HOW WE DO IT

A program designed to survive an FDA audit — not just an OSHA inspection.

Pharma safety programs live or die in the documentation. USP builds annual programs with audit-ready recordkeeping, GMP-aligned procedures, and regulatory update cycles built in, with one program manager who understands the difference between a 483 observation and a Warning Letter.

OUR PROCESS

Assess

Evaluate current program, regulatory exposure, and workforce risk.

Design

Build a custom annual program for your industry and headcount.

Implement

Deliver training, staffing, health services, and emergency response.

Support

Ongoing compliance oversight, regulatory updates, annual renewal.

CLIENT RESULTS

What a United Safety Professional program looks like in practice.

ANNUAL SAFETY PROGRAM

Specialty Pharma Manufacturer Passes FDA Inspection with Zero Safety-Related Observations

“Our previous safety program was built for OSHA. USP built one designed to hold up in front of both OSHA and FDA. We passed our inspection clean for the first time in four years.”
James Donovan
VP of Quality & Compliance, specialty pharmaceutical manufacturer, Mid-Atlantic

FROM THE FIELD

What our clients are saying after one year

Before USP, we were reactive — waiting for something to go wrong before we fixed it. After the first year of the program, we hadn’t had a single OSHA citation. That’s never happened in our 20-year history.
James Donovan
VP of Operations, Regional Construction Firm

Other industries we work with

Select your industry to see how USP tailors programs to your specific environment.

INSIGHTS & RESOURCES

Compliance guides, regulatory updates, industry resources.

GET STARTED

Let’s build your annual safety program.

Tell us about your operation. We’ll respond within one business day with a program assessment framework tailored to your industry and headcount.