Good question junkfreak.
There is a good amount of free information out there. Unfortunately, in many cases, including OSHA and EPA regulations there are a lot more questions that you have after you read the legalese then when you first started. Which is good because that is the learning process. Many people find it easier to turn to someone who has expertise with understanding EHS requirements and has experience implementing them in different settings. A knowledgeable EHS consultant will have absorbed the best practices of other companies and industries that he/she can then implement at your facility. You may have an idea on how to implement a system or control, but a second pair of eyes will likely mean even more ideas and solutions to ensure you have a safe work place for yourself and the environment. I liken it to having the blueprints to build something complex. In some cases someone will be fine building it for the first time, but in other cases it will be a lot less frustrating if you have an expert help you. I hope that I have left you with some justification for my occupation.
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