Description
Chemical management has long centered on maintaining Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), tracking inventories, and meeting compliance obligations. But as operations expand and regulatory complexity increases, document-focused approaches can make it difficult to maintain consistent visibility across sites and respond confidently to evolving requirements.
In this session, Michelle Huizenga, Principal Sales Solution Architect at Origami Risk, will join Alfonso Lerma, Director of Corporate Outreach and Brand Development at Kelleher, Helmrich and Associates (KHA), to examine how chemical management programs can use integrated technology solutions to evolve beyond basic document storage and manual tracking. Together, they will discuss how reliable SDS content, accessible information, and connected workflows can strengthen confidence in chemical programs, improve emergency response readiness, and help reduce chemical-related risk across sites.
The conversation will explore approaches to improving cross-site visibility, preventing uncontrolled chemical introduction, and linking chemical information to incident management and corrective actions. Attendees will gain insight into how modern chemical management solutions can support frontline safety needs while providing clearer, more consistent visibility across the organization.
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What You Will Learn
- Identify the limits of document-focused chemical management.
- Explain how regulatory complexity and emergency readiness impacts risk.
- Evaluate the benefits of evolving beyond basic document storage including how centralized SDS data, integrated inventory management, and structured chemical approval workflows can improve cross-site visibility and reducing administrative burden.
- Understand the value of linking chemical information to incidents and corrective actions by strengthening safety performance, supporting executive reporting, and enabling measurable risk reduction.
Length
60 minutes
CEUs
0.10
Levels (Experience with Topic)
- Intermediate: 5-10 years experience
- Advanced: 10+ years experience
- Executive: Senior safety management
Speaker(s)
Alfonoso Lerma, Director of Corporate Outreach and Brand Development, Kelleher, Helmrich and Associates
Alfonso Lerma is Director of Corporate Outreach and Brand Development at KHA, where he has spent more than 15 years helping organizations modernize chemical data management. His work spans system implementation, on-site audits, and front-end design for the Online SDS™ platform, giving him a uniquely practical view of how technology can streamline compliance. Alfonso has supported manufacturers, public agencies, and organizations across nearly every industry. He has given presentations on GHS adoption for private companies and professional associations, including the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) and the Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals (AHMP).
Michelle Huizenga, Principal Sales Solution Architect – EHS, Origami Risk
Michelle Huizenga is an accomplished senior leader in EHS and Risk Management technology, bringing nearly 20 years of experience across software support, system consulting, EHS/RMIS implementations, and client service excellence. As a Principal Sales Solution Architect at Origami Risk, Michelle draws on her extensive implementation background, deep technical expertise, and comprehensive EHS domain knowledge to help organizations translate complex operational needs into streamlined, effective software solutions. Known for her collaborative approach and strategic problem‑solving, she partners with clients to design solutions that drive stronger compliance, improved safety outcomes, and long‑term value.
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