Health & Safety Insights

At BiOrigin Specialty Products (BSP), a leading supplier of sustainable specialty papers in North America, safety and compliance are paramount. Starting in 2022, with multiple mills operating under different standards, BSP faced significant challenges in standardizing its safety program company-wide in a high-hazard industry. This is where J. J. Keller® Consulting stepped in, providing the expertise and support needed to transform BSP's safety culture.

Challenges Faced by BiOrigin Specialty Products

According to Jeff Braunwart, Director of EHS at BSP, "The biggest challenge BSP faced was that we have six mills, and each mill was doing something different. There was no standardization among the mills, and the policies, programs, and procedures that BSP had were either old or outdated, non-existent, and never reviewed."

The J. J. Keller® Consulting Partnership

J. J. Keller® Consulting began their partnership with BSP by listening to their specific needs and concerns. "They listened to what our problems were and came up with practical and proactive solutions," said Braunwart. The process started with a comprehensive gap analysis to identify BSP's needs. Based on this analysis, J. J. Keller provided recommendations for solutions and corrective actions. Regular meetings ensured that BSP's evolving needs were continuously addressed.

Achieving Goals Together

BSP set clear goals for their partnership with J. J. Keller® Consulting, and as Braunwart proudly stated, “We have achieved the original goals that we set out to accomplish, which was to identify our gaps and implement corrective actions and standardization of programs and policies. The other goal was to establish a great working relationship and partnership with J. J. Keller. I am happy to say that I feel we have accomplished that working partnership and my mills feel the same way with the J. J. Keller consultants."

Recommendation for J. J. Keller® Consulting

When asked if he would recommend J. J. Keller® Consulting to other companies, Braunwart responded enthusiastically, "I would definitely recommend J. J. Keller to other companies. We are focusing on health and safety at BSP, but it is nice to know that they have services for environmental, sustainability, transportation, etc., that I am sure we will be using in the future."

The Power of Collaboration

The partnership between BiOrigin Specialty Products and J. J. Keller® Consulting is a testament to the power of collaboration and tailored solutions. By addressing BSP's unique challenges and providing ongoing support, J. J. Keller has helped BSP achieve their safety and compliance goals, setting a strong foundation for future success.