Environmental & Safety Compliance for Contractors
Ensure contractors comply with EPA, OSHA, and environmental regulations
Overview
Environmental compliance consultants charge $100-$250 hourly or $15,000-$100,000 per project.
Serving 15-40 contractors and facilities generates $150,000-$800,000 annually with 65-80% margins.
In 2025, environmental and safety compliance is strictly enforced.
Revenue from environmental compliance audits ($12,000-$60,000), OSHA safety program development ($15,000-$75,000), stormwater and spill prevention plans ($8,000-$35,000), waste management and hazmat compliance ($10,000-$50,000), environmental permits and reporting ($8,000-$40,000), and ongoing compliance management ($3,000-$15,000 monthly).
Services include EPA and state environmental compliance, OSHA safety programs and training, stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP), hazardous waste and materials management, environmental permits and reporting, and facility inspections and audits.
Successful consultants understand EPA and OSHA regulations, conduct thorough compliance audits, develop compliant programs and procedures, train facility staff, and prevent violations and penalties.
Manufacturing contractors, construction firms, and facilities as clients.
Marketing through environmental engineering firms, contractor associations, safety councils, compliance audit services, and environmental expertise.
Required Skills
- Environmental Regulations (EPA)
- OSHA Safety Standards
- Hazardous Waste Management
- Stormwater Compliance
- Environmental Auditing
- Safety Program Development
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Strong demand for compliance expertise
- EPA and OSHA enforcement creates urgency
- Recurring compliance monitoring revenue
- Multiple industries need environmental compliance
- Help prevent costly violations and penalties
Cons
- Need environmental science or safety credentials
- Complex and constantly changing regulations
- Liability for compliance recommendations
- Fieldwork at industrial facilities required
- Competition from environmental consultants
How to Get Started
- Build environmental and safety compliance expertise
- Get relevant credentials (CSP, CHMM, environmental degree)
- Understand EPA, OSHA, and state regulations
- Market to contractors and industrial facilities
- Conduct compliance audits and gap analysis
- Develop compliant programs and procedures
- Provide ongoing compliance monitoring and support
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