Smart Science meets Smart Systems: Croda Singapore’s Digital Safety Management with Hubble

Croda Singapore leads the way as the Asia Pacific hub for global specialty chemicals leader Croda, known for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, safety, and quality. Its global manufacturing site in Singapore’s Jurong Island embodies the organisation’s purpose of “Smart science to improve lives” — not just through their products, but also in how they operate.

Technology plays a key role in Croda’s strategic approach to growth, safety, and efficiency. Seeking a solution to modernise its safety management processes, the Croda Singapore team discovered the Hubble Safety Management System.

A Safety System Built for Croda — Not the Other Way Around

When Croda Singapore’s chemicals manufacturing processes are state-of-the-art, their safety management system needs to match up. Against the sea of options with rigid, pre-set workflows, Hubble stood out for its unique customisability, seamlessly adapting to Croda’s operations.

This flexibility not only won the team over, but also ensured smooth adoption among the users.

“Hubble was able to customise and integrate into our existing Permit-to-Work processes. This allowed our teams, even senior staff, to adopt the system quickly, as the familiar structure remains unchanged, just digitised.” - Mr. Chok Vui Shung, Site Head of Croda Singapore

Agility That Matches Croda’s Operations

In line with the organisation's vision of agile, decentralised operations, Hubble puts control back into the hands of the Croda Singapore team. More than just providing real-time visibility into Permit-to-Work (PTW) and operational coordination, Hubble empowers users with built-in editors tools to make modifications to their processes without relying on external support.

This agility not only improved efficiency, but also fostered a culture of continuous improvements, where teams could quickly adapt to new safety findings or operational requirements.

“There’s no need for us to request for Hubble or engage someone else to make a change (in our workflows or forms). We can edit them ourselves and use them right away — and I think it’s really useful this way.” - Mr Lim Chee Seng, Site Engineering Manager of Croda Singapore

More Than a Product — A Partnership for Success

Collaboration is at the heart of Croda’s core values, and it’s no different when working with Hubble. The Singapore team found in Hubble the right partner to transition smoothly to digital safety management while ensuring continuous improvements along the way.

Today, Croda Singapore has achieved:

• Greater efficiency with over 2,500 digital PTWs processed and 70% reduction in processing time
• Enhanced safety, ensuring consistent, safe, and secure operations at all times
• Sustainability gains, saving thousands of trees annually by fully eliminating paper-based processes

"The shift from paper to digital was more than an operational improvement — it’s part of our sustainability story,” explains Mr. Chok. "Reducing our environmental footprint while boosting efficiency aligns perfectly with our global sustainability and innovation goals.”

But it’s not just this. From the outset, Hubble’s collaborative approach has been instrumental in driving adoption, addressing challenges, and refining processes, forming the cornerstone of an invaluable partnership.

Croda Singapore’s pioneering success with Hubble has set a new standard for safety management within the Croda group, inspiring other facilities to explore digital solutions. This further reinforces Croda’s role as an innovation leader in safety excellence.

“We see Hubble as a strategic partner, empowering us to share best practices and continuously improve safety, sustainability, and efficiency across our global sites,” adds Mr. Chok.

Ready to Transform Your Safety Management?

Croda Singapore’s journey with Hubble demonstrates the power of digital transformation in creating safer, more efficient workplaces. If your organisation is ready to take the next step in safety excellence, Hubble is here to help.

Contact us today to learn how our customisable solutions can meet your unique needs and drive your safety management forward.