MLI Environmental’s Environment, Health, and Safety consulting services offer a wide range of compliance solutions for companies large and small. For the many companies that follow EHS guidelines due to regulations and industry standards, EHS consulting services can play an important role in ensuring environmental and workplace safety and ensuring those companies comply with regulatory requirements. Given the challenges and drawbacks of having dedicated, in-house staff manage EHS programs and waste management, professional EHS service providers offer cost-effective, beneficial, and flexible EHS compliance solutions that better serve businesses.
What Are EHS Services?
EHS services refer to a comprehensive set of programs, policies, protocols, guidelines, and activities implemented by companies to safeguard both people and the environment. These services are designed to protect people from environmental hazards, promote a safe and healthy workplace, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. EHS services are necessary for businesses and organizations to operate safely and sustainably. They are also required to maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
What Is EHS Compliance?
Understanding and adhering to relevant laws and regulations is essential to EHS compliance. It requires companies to implement measures that prevent accidents, injuries, and illnesses and minimize the environmental impact of their operations. Depending on the nature of your business, regulation may encompass a wide range of activities, including occupational health and safety, environmental protection and conservation, the management of hazardous materials, and emergency preparedness.
Many companies and businesses in various industries must follow EHS guidelines due to regulatory requirements and industry standards. Automotive and aerospace manufacturing, chemical and pharmaceutical production, construction, energy, healthcare, mining and metals, transportation and logistics, agriculture, retail, warehousing, telecommunications and technology, government, public services, and education and research institutions are subject to specific EHS regulations. Compliance is essential to avoid legal penalties and protect workers, the environment, and the public. For many companies, following EHS guidelines has also proven advantageous, helping to enhance their reputation, improve operational efficiency, and meet the expectations of stakeholders and customers.
Benefits of On-Site EHS Consultation Services
Policies and regulations relevant to EHS Compliance are not uniform and can differ significantly depending on the industry, jurisdiction, and governing authorities. In other words, regulations are industry-specific, and so is regulatory oversight. It’s possible to answer to several agencies to be in compliance with the laws. Federal agencies such as OSHA, the EPA, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), among others, set EHS regulations for respective industries. In Maine, EHS-related regulations fall under federal jurisdiction or are enforced and administered by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Board of Occupational Safety and Health under the state’s Department of Labor (MDOL).
Having an on-site EHS consultant manage programs and waste management for your company can be beneficial in several ways. EHS consultants bring specialized knowledge, expertise, and skills in environmental regulations, health standards, and safety practices. They stay current with the latest regulations, technologies, and industry best practices to ensure your company or organization is in compliance. It’s also cost-efficient.
Outsourcing EHS functions can be more cost-effective than hiring, training, and maintaining a fully staffed in-house EHS department or team. It reduces overhead costs related to salaries and benefits and the physical space, tools, technology, and ongoing training. EHS experts are there to identify and understand specific regulations that apply to your organization as they evolve to ensure accurate compliance and avoid potential non-compliance issues.
Hazardous waste needs to be managed responsibly, following strict guidelines. One of the primary benefits of MLI’s EHS consulting services is our specialized knowledge and experience in managing hazardous waste. MLI’s onsite facility program provides a comprehensive hazardous waste management solution. The program offers customized services, including storage area management, inspections, and compliance support, to help facilities maintain regulatory requirements. By streamlining hazardous waste management, MLI’s program alleviates the burden on EHS managers, ensuring company peace of mind and compliance by ensuring that the waste will be properly handled, stored, and disposed of according to regulatory guidelines and procedures.
MLI Environmental offers EHS consulting services and solutions tailored to the company’s industry needs and challenges. Our experienced team of professionals is equipped with the latest technologies and tools for monitoring, compliance, and waste management, so businesses do not need to procure and maintain their own. Services are scalable and flexible according to company needs. Contact us today for more information about how MLI’s EHS consulting services can benefit your company.