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Global-Ready EHS Communication for Regulated Industries

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) plays a critical role in protecting employees, the public, and the environment, especially in highly regulated sectors such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, chemicals, and manufacturing. As companies expand globally, ensuring that EHS documentation and training materials are accurately translated into multiple languages is essential for meeting legal requirements, minimizing risk, and maintaining operational safety across jurisdictions.

Sesen provides specialized EHS translation services tailored to the unique needs of life sciences and other compliance-driven industries. Our environmental health & safety localization solutions help organizations align with global regulatory frameworks such as OSHA, GHS, REACH, and CLP, while ensuring that multilingual teams receive clear, consistent, and accurate safety information.

From safety data sheet translation to multilingual workplace safety materials, our expert linguists and quality processes enable clients to navigate complex compliance requirements and support safe operations worldwide. With a deep understanding of industry-specific terminology and document formats, we help organizations maintain regulatory alignment and avoid costly miscommunication.

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EHS Documents We Translate

Sesen provides professional EHS translation services for a wide range of safety-critical and regulatory documents. Our linguists combine language expertise with in-depth knowledge of environmental health and safety standards to deliver accurate, compliant translations across industries and jurisdictions.

Translations aligned with OSHA, GHS, and REACH standards to support chemical classification and hazard communication worldwide.

Multilingual labeling for chemical containers, machinery, and workplace signage to comply with global hazard labeling systems.

Localization of sustainability, emissions, and environmental impact reports for regulatory bodies and internal audits.

Standard operating procedures (SOPs) covering workplace safety protocols and employee protection measures.

Translated documentation of hazard identification, risk evaluation, and mitigation strategies for site-level safety compliance.

Detailed instructions and regulatory documents for safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous substances.

Multilingual guidelines for biohazard, chemical, and industrial waste segregation, labeling, and regulatory disposal.

Translations of emergency response protocols, building egress diagrams, and fire prevention procedures.

Instructions and compliance checklists for proper use of safety gear in labs, manufacturing, and clinical environments.

Localization of onboarding and refresher materials for employees, contractors, and third-party partners.

Multilingual reporting templates and documentation for workplace incidents, near misses, and injury investigations.

Translations of EHS audit results, nonconformance documentation, and remediation plans.

Technical translations compliant with global environmental and workplace safety regulations.

Regulatory & Compliance Expertise Across Jurisdictions

Sesen supports organizations operating in complex regulatory environments by delivering EHS translation services that align with global and regional compliance standards. Our team is well-versed in the terminology, formatting, and documentation requirements of key frameworks, ensuring your translated materials meet legal expectations across markets.

We translate and localize EHS content in accordance with:

Compliant translations for safety data sheets, hazard communication, and workplace signage.

Accurate labeling and documentation of chemical hazards in line with international standards.

Technical translations that facilitate safe chemical use, registration, and labeling within the European Union.

Multilingual reporting and compliance materials for environmental monitoring and hazardous substance control.

Localization of occupational health and safety management system documentation for certified facilities.

Adaptation of content to reflect country-specific regulations and cultural expectations, from APAC to LATAM.

Sesen ensures consistency and precision through:

Centralized termbases to maintain regulatory integrity across languages and document versions.

Available for high-risk or public-facing content to ensure accuracy and readability.

Translations tailored to the legal nuances of multiple jurisdictions, helping global teams meet EHS obligations at every site.

With Sesen, you gain a partner that understands the intersection of language, safety, and compliance.

Use Cases & Applications

Sesen’s EHS translation services support a wide range of real-world applications across regulated industries, helping organizations maintain safety and compliance in every language.

Translation of orientation modules, safety manuals, and training videos to support global workforce readiness and regulatory compliance.

Localization of SDSs in compliance with GHS, REACH, and CLP standards to meet the labeling and documentation requirements of international chemical exports.

Multilingual translation of warning labels, placards, and visual safety signage to ensure clear and compliant communication at the point of risk.

Translation of environmental compliance reports, safety inspections, and internal audit documentation for government review in multiple jurisdictions.

Ensuring that standard operating procedures for safety, equipment use, and emergency response are accurately translated for multilingual teams at GMP or ISO-certified sites.

These use cases demonstrate how Sesen helps life sciences and industrial clients reduce risk, improve safety outcomes, and navigate complex global regulations with confiden

Life Sciences EHS Expertise

Unlike general translation providers, Sesen specializes exclusively in life sciences and other highly regulated sectors. Our deep understanding of Environmental Health & Safety requirements within these industries allows us to deliver accurate and compliant translations that align with scientific, operational, and regulatory standards.

We support a wide range of specialized EHS content, including:

Translations of biosafety protocols, containment procedures, and hazardous material handling guides used in research and development environments.

Localization of investigator site training manuals, lab safety instructions, and emergency response procedures for multinational study locations.

Translation of standard operating procedures and safety audits to support pharmaceutical and biologics manufacturing under Good Manufacturing Practice regulations.

Multilingual documentation for cleanroom procedures, equipment operation safety, and EHS guidelines specific to device production environments.

Technical translation of site-specific environmental health reports, waste disposal policies, and third-party audit documentation for contract research and manufacturing organizations.

With Sesen, life sciences companies gain a partner that understands both the language and the regulatory landscape of global EHS communication.

Technology-Driven Human EHS Translations

Sesen combines professional human translation with intelligent tools and secure infrastructure to deliver accurate, consistent, and scalable EHS translation services for regulated industries. Our workflow is designed to support complex documentation while maintaining high standards for compliance and confidentiality.

Key capabilities include:

Industry-specific glossaries and controlled vocabularies ensure consistent use of safety-critical language across all translated content.

Reuse of previously approved content improves turnaround time, reduces costs, and ensures consistency across document revisions and updates.

All projects are managed within a secure cloud environment with role-based access controls, encrypted file handling, and SOC 2-aligned protocols.

For high-volume or internal-use EHS materials, we offer MTPE with human oversight to balance speed and quality while reducing cost.

We handle a variety of formats including XML, PDF, Word, InDesign, Excel, and others to meet your content management and compliance needs.

This integrated approach helps clients streamline multilingual EHS communication while ensuring regulatory alignment and operational clarity across global teams.

Quality, Security and Industry Certifications

Sesen upholds the highest standards of quality and data security in every EHS translation project, ensuring our clients meet regulatory requirements while protecting sensitive information. Our processes are designed specifically for life sciences and other compliance-driven sectors where accuracy and confidentiality are non-negotiable.

Certified workflows that support translation quality, process consistency and regulatory compliance across medical, industrial and environmental documentation.

All linguists are rigorously vetted and trained in environmental health and safety terminology, with experience translating compliance documents for global markets.

Every project undergoes structured quality assurance checks, including bilingual reviews and context-based validation for safety-critical content.

Use of controlled vocabularies and client-approved termbases to ensure consistent and compliant translations across all EHS materials.

Strict confidentiality protocols supported by optional nondisclosure agreements to protect proprietary or regulatory-sensitive content.

Projects are managed through secure AWS-hosted systems with encryption, access control, and compliance with SOC 2 data security principles.

With Sesen, you can trust that your multilingual EHS communications are accurate, secure and aligned with international quality standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Sesen provides accurate translations of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in full compliance with OSHA, GHS, REACH, and CLP requirements. Our linguists are trained in chemical hazard classification terminology and regulatory formatting standards across jurisdictions.

We support a wide range of file types including Word, Excel, PDF, XML, InDesign, and other structured or print-ready formats. This allows for seamless translation, layout adaptation, and delivery in the format required by your internal teams or regulatory authorities.

Sesen uses translation memory and version control systems to efficiently manage updates across recurring or evolving documents. This ensures consistency while reducing turnaround time and cost for revised safety materials.

Yes. We offer expedited translation services for urgent regulatory submissions, safety notices, or audit preparation. Project timelines are assessed based on scope and complexity, and we can allocate additional linguistic resources as needed.

All EHS translations undergo multistep quality assurance, including bilingual review, terminology validation, and in-context proofreading. For high-risk or public-facing content, we also offer linguistic validation and back translation to meet the highest safety standards.

Your Trusted EHS Translation Partner

Sesen delivers high-precision EHS translation services tailored to the needs of life sciences and other compliance-driven industries. We understand that safety documentation must be clear, consistent, and regulatory-ready across all languages. Our dedicated approach ensures your materials meet both operational and legal standards worldwide.

All of our services are purpose-built for pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, manufacturing, and other highly regulated sectors.

We translate in alignment with OSHA, GHS, REACH, CLP, ISO 45001, and country-specific regulations to support your global compliance strategy.

Certified under ISO 17100, ISO 9001, and ISO 13485, our processes meet the highest standards of quality and consistency, supported by secure AWS-hosted systems.

Our project teams offer scalable solutions to meet tight deadlines, from full document translation to on-demand updates and post-editing.

We provide confidentiality agreements and implement rigorous data protection protocols for sensitive or proprietary materials.

Our translators are native professionals with demonstrated experience in environmental, health, and safety content across regulated industries.

With Sesen, you gain a reliable partner committed to helping you communicate safety and compliance clearly across every market you serve.

Need Accurate EHS Translations for Compliance and Safety?

Whether you’re translating SDSs, workplace safety manuals, or regulatory audit documentation, Sesen provides fast, accurate, and compliant EHS translation services backed by deep industry expertise.