3 reasons to hire consultants for environmental, health & safety compliance.

3 Reasons to Outsource EHS Compliance

1. Subject Matter Expertise

Outsourcing EHS allows you to hire a well-trained team of experts, equipped with the resources they need to get the job done. A qualified environmental consulting firm will be up-to-date on all regulatory compliance matters, with decades of experience in the EHS field, and knowledgeable about how the current and upcoming regulations may impact facility operations.

2. Efficiency

Periodic assessment by qualified EHS team can help determine the action plan for EHS compliance program. The facility can select the areas that need attention and have a clear understanding of resources required to ensure compliance moving forward. Compliance services can range from full EHS program execution; full-time or part-time on-site presence; facility EHS document preparation & submittal to the regulatory agencies; or services on an as-needed basis.

3. Cost

Hiring a dedicated team of environmental staff does come with substantial costs. This cost may not be worth the value when the amount of resources required are taken into account. Example: constant training, different tools for undertaking the tasks, employee compensation, and pitfalls of group think!

On-site EHS staff may be necessary if the facility is a major facility, has complex recordkeeping & reporting requirements, or is implementing a compliance improvement program. Nonetheless, a select management level EHS staff can coordinate, supervise, and review the draft reports prepared by consultants before they are final; thus reducing the need for major in-house efforts.

Feel free to call Sam Joshi at (215) 389-2811 to discuss how to streamline the EHS program while maintaining continuous compliance.