Who Needs EHS Consulting

EHS consulting is ideal for companies that:

Don’t Have Safety Programs in Place

Your company has grown beyond the startup phase but hasn’t yet developed formal safety programs, emergency plans, or hazard communication procedures. You need someone to build this infrastructure from the ground up.

Aren’t Ready for Regulatory Inspections

You’re concerned about inspections from the San Diego Fire Department, County Environmental Health (CUPA), Cal/OSHA, Air Pollution Control District, or Industrial Wastewater Control because you know gaps exist in your compliance.

Need Environmental Permits

You’re operating without required permits – Hazardous Materials Business Plans, air permits, wastewater discharge permits, or other local, state, or federal authorizations. You need help navigating the application process and getting properly permitted.

Face Upcoming Corporate or Regulatory Audits

Your parent company is conducting an EHS audit, or you’re preparing for a regulatory inspection and need expert help identifying and addressing gaps before auditors arrive.

Are Growing Into New Facilities or Operations

You’re expanding operations, moving into larger facilities, or adding new processes that trigger additional regulatory requirements you haven’t encountered before.

Can’t Justify a Full-Time EHS Manager

You recognize the need for professional EHS support but your company isn’t large enough to hire a dedicated full-time EHS manager. (If you do need embedded full-time support, see our EHS Staff Outsourcing services.)

Our EHS Consulting Approach

We provide comprehensive, practical support that gets you compliant efficiently:

Baseline EHS Assessment

We begin with a thorough assessment of your current EHS status. Our team evaluates your facility, operations, existing programs (if any), regulatory requirements, and potential exposure hazards. This assessment identifies exactly where gaps exist and what’s needed to achieve compliance.

Gap Analysis and Prioritized Action Plan

Not all compliance issues are equally urgent. We categorize findings into immediate priorities versus less time-sensitive improvements, helping you understand what needs attention now versus what can be addressed over time. Our reports include specific findings, applicable regulations, photographic documentation, and clear recommendations for achieving compliance with each relevant regulatory agency.

Program Development and Documentation

We don’t just tell you what you need – we actually develop the programs for you. This includes writing comprehensive, site-specific safety programs, emergency procedures, training materials, and standard operating procedures tailored to your operations. Our programs satisfy regulatory requirements while remaining practical for your workforce to implement.

Permit Applications and Regulatory Compliance

We prepare and submit required permit applications, including Hazardous Materials Business Plans (HMBP), air permits, wastewater discharge permits, and other authorizations. We handle the paperwork, coordinate with regulatory agencies, and ensure applications are complete and accurate.

Safety Training Delivery

We provide on-site safety training for your employees, covering required topics like hazard communication, emergency procedures, personal protective equipment, and job-specific safety protocols. Our training satisfies regulatory requirements and equips your workforce with practical safety knowledge.

Ongoing Expert Support

After getting you compliant, we remain available as your subject matter expert. As your company grows and encounters new challenges – new equipment, different processes, facility changes, or regulatory updates – we’re here to provide guidance and support. Ninety-five percent of our clients continue working with us after initial program implementation because we become their trusted EHS resource.

Services We Provide

Safety Program Development

We create comprehensive, site-specific written programs including:

• Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP)
• Emergency Action Plan and Evacuation Procedures
• Hazard Communication Program
• Chemical Hygiene Plan
• Laboratory Safety Program
• Respiratory Protection Program
• Hearing Conservation Program
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Program
• Fall Protection Program
• Confined Space Entry Program
• Heat Illness Prevention Plan
• Ergonomics Program
• Bloodborne Pathogens and Biosafety
• Personal Protective Equipment Program
• Forklift Safety Program
• Electrical Safety Program
• Hot Work Permits
• Machine Guarding Procedures
• Controlled Substances Handling

Environmental Permits and Compliance

We handle permit applications and ongoing compliance for:

• Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP)
• Chemical Emergency Reporting (CER) updates
• Hazardous Materials Permits
• EPA Identification Numbers
• Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permits
• Air Pollution Control District (APCD) Permits
• Medical Waste Management Plans
• San Diego Fire Department Permits
• Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plans (SPCC)
• Startup facility permitting packages
• Required regulatory reporting

Regulatory Inspection Preparation

We prepare you for inspections by:

• San Diego Fire Department (CEDMAT inspections)
• San Diego County Department of Environmental Health (CUPA)
• Air Pollution Control District (APCD)
• Industrial Wastewater Control Program
• Cal/OSHA
• DEA (for controlled substances)

Additional EHS Services

• Baseline EHS audits
• Corporate audit preparation
• Safe handling procedures for hazardous materials
• Hazardous waste management programs
• Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
• Safety training delivery
• Industrial Hygiene exposure assessments (when needed)
• Special projects and one-off compliance support

Industries We Serve

Our EHS consulting team serves diverse industries throughout San Diego and California, with particular expertise in:

Life Sciences and Research

Biotech companies, pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical device facilities, research laboratories, and university research operations with complex chemical and biological safety requirements.

Manufacturing and Production

Aerospace manufacturing, electronics production, food processing facilities, and general manufacturing operations requiring comprehensive safety programs and environmental permits.

Healthcare and Laboratories

Healthcare facilities, clinical laboratories, medical offices, and diagnostic facilities with specialized biosafety, chemical hygiene, and medical waste management needs.

We understand the specific regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and common compliance challenges in these sectors.

Why Companies Choose Us

Comprehensive Service Delivery

We don’t just consult – we actually do the work. When you need a safety program written, permit application submitted, or training delivered, we handle it completely rather than just providing recommendations.

Cost-Effective Expertise

For most companies, hiring us as your EHS consultant is significantly more cost-effective than recruiting, hiring, and maintaining a full-time EHS manager. You get access to Certified Industrial Hygienists and Certified Safety Professionals without the overhead of a full-time employee.

Senior-Level Professionals on Every Engagement

You work directly with senior-level EHS professionals – Certified Industrial Hygienists and Certified Safety Professionals – not junior staff or inexperienced consultants. Every project benefits from decades of combined experience, efficient problem-solving, and confident recommendations grounded in real-world regulatory knowledge.

Over 20 Years Serving California

Our leadership team has been serving San Diego and California companies since 2004. We’ve helped hundreds of businesses achieve and maintain compliance, and we know exactly what local regulators expect to see. This depth of experience means we can guide you efficiently through the compliance process without unnecessary trial and error.

Prioritized Approach

We help you understand what requires immediate attention versus what can be addressed over time. Our gap analysis clearly identifies urgent compliance issues that could result in citations or shutdowns, while also noting longer-term improvements that can be phased in as resources allow.

Fixed Pricing for Standard Deliverables

For new clients establishing EHS programs, we provide transparent fixed pricing for standard deliverables like safety programs, training sessions, and common permit applications. You know the investment upfront with no surprises.

Long-Term Partnership

We don’t just get you compliant and disappear. As your company grows and faces new EHS challenges, we remain your trusted subject matter expert. Our clients stay with us because we understand their operations and provide responsive, practical support whenever needs arise.

Certified Professionals

Our team holds professional certifications including Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), and Project Management Professional (PMP), ensuring you receive expert guidance grounded in recognized professional standards and best practices. We’ve been serving California companies since 2004 and have helped hundreds of businesses achieve regulatory compliance.

How We’re Different From Other Services

EHS Consulting vs Industrial Hygiene

EHS Consulting focuses on building your complete safety and environmental compliance infrastructure – programs, permits, training, and general regulatory compliance. Industrial Hygiene services address specific employee exposure concerns like chemical monitoring, noise assessments, or ventilation evaluations. Many of our EHS consulting clients occasionally need specialized Industrial Hygiene assessments as specific issues arise, and we seamlessly provide both services.

EHS Consulting vs Staff Outsourcing

EHS Consulting is project-based and ongoing advisory support – we develop your programs, get you compliant, and remain available as your expert resource. EHS Staff Outsourcing provides embedded, full-time or part-time EHS professionals who work on-site as dedicated members of your team. If your company is large enough to need a full-time EHS presence but you want to avoid the recruiting, hiring, and management overhead, Staff Outsourcing may be a better fit.

Getting Started

Our EHS consulting engagements typically begin with a baseline assessment to understand your current status and identify priority needs. From there, we develop a clear action plan with scope, deliverables, timeline, and pricing.

Whether you need comprehensive program development, specific permit applications, inspection preparation, or ongoing compliance support, we provide practical solutions tailored to your company’s size, industry, and regulatory requirements.

Contact us to discuss your EHS needs and learn how we can help your company achieve and maintain compliance efficiently and cost-effectively.