Health, Safety
& Environment
At Sai Life Sciences, Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) is built on accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. Every associate, contractor, and partner is responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and minimizing environmental impact. Leadership commitment and behaviour-based safety practices ensure that safety is embedded in day-to-day operations.
Process Safety Laboratory
We foster a proactive HSE culture built on accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. Every associate, contractor, and partner shares responsibility for maintaining a safe workplace and minimizing environmental impact. Through leadership commitment and behaviour-based safety practices, we ensure safety is embedded in everyday decision-making.
Industrial Hygiene
At Sai Life Sciences, we manage compounds across a wide range of Occupational Exposure Levels (OELs), spanning Occupational Exposure Bands (OEB) 1 to OEB 6. Our comprehensive Industrial Hygiene program is designed to proactively identify, assess, and control workplace exposures, ensuring a safe and healthy working environment.
Our core programs include:
- Hearing Conservation: Noise monitoring through dosimetry and audiometry studies to protect employee hearing.
- Respiratory Protection: Respirator fit testing and medical surveillance to ensure effective respiratory safety.
- Chemical Exposure Management (Vapours & Dust)
Structured exposure assessment through:- Qualitative Exposure Assessment (QLEA)
- Quantitative Exposure Assessment (QNEA)
- Workplace Ergonomics
Systematic ergonomic evaluations using:- RULA (Rapid Upper Limb Assessment)
- REBA (Rapid Entire Body Assessment)
We also deploy a detailed containment strategy and proprietary Sai Control Banding approach to guide the selection of appropriate containment systems and engineering controls.
High Potent Compound Handling
Sai Life Sciences has advanced capabilities for handling high potent compounds across development and manufacturing:
- Medicinal Chemistry: Up to 0.01 µg/m³ (OEB 6)
- Process R&D (PR&D): Up to 0.1 µg/m³ (OEB 5)
- Manufacturing Scale: Up to 0.1 µg/m³ (OEB 5)
High Potent API (HPAPI) Facilities – Key Features
Our HPAPI infrastructure is designed to ensure the highest standards of containment, safety, and operational integrity:
- Integrated HPAPI ecosystem including processing, analytical laboratories, and dedicated storage
- Independent, unidirectional flow of personnel and materials, with misting systems at exit points
- End-to-end processing within isolators aligned to defined exposure limits, supported by containment performance testing
- Air handling systems equipped with double HEPA safe-change filters for enhanced protection
- Facility and equipment interlocks to ensure safe and compliant operations
- Robust procedures for cleaning, maintenance, and decontamination
- Dedicated, trained teams specializing in HPAPI handling
- Independent third-party validation of facility design and operational practices
Training & Emergency response
HSE capability is built through structured training in laboratory safety, chemical handling, fire prevention, emergency response, equipment safety, ergonomics, and environmental compliance. Regular refreshers and digital learning tools reinforce safe practices across teams. Emergency response is supported by trained teams, on-site medical facilities, firefighting systems, and periodic mock drills. Facilities are equipped with alarm systems, hydrants, detectors, and integrated communication protocols to enable coordinated response.
UN Global Compact Commitment
Sai Life Sciences is a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact and aligns its practices with principles covering human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption.
Our HSE approach also supports key UN Sustainable Development Goals:
• SDG 3 – Good Health & Well-being
• SDG 8 – Decent Work
• SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption & Production
• SDG 13 – Climate Action
Continuous Improvement
HSE performance is tracked through defined metrics, audits, and feedback systems. Insights from incident analysis and monitoring are used to strengthen preventive controls.
Our objective is zero harm to people, communities, and the environment.