Outsourced EHS
Outsourced EHS Programs for Chicago
Chicago manufacturers often ask: "Do we hire an EHS manager, or outsource?" A full-time EHS hire costs $130K–$195K annually—plus training and benefits. iSi's Compliance Programs deliver full EHS management at 40–60% of that cost, with three flexible tiers designed for small, mid-size, and large Chicago operations.
Why Choose iSi's Outsourced EHS for Chicago
Chicago manufacturing faces constant regulatory pressure: Illinois EPA permitting, OSHA inspections, hazardous waste classification, industrial hygiene monitoring, and emergency planning. A single full-time EHS manager often becomes a bottleneck—they handle crises reactively and struggle to keep up with compliance roadmap management, training, and regulatory updates.
iSi's approach is different. We embed a team of certified professionals into your operation, scaled to your facility size and complexity. Whether you need foundational compliance guidance (Foundation tier) or full weekly on-site management (Partner Program), you get access to specialists, legal support, and our firm's 15+ years of Chicago facility experience. No hiring, no benefits, no training overhead.
Result: cleaner audits, faster permitting, better worker training, and 50% cost savings compared to a full-time hire.
Three Tiers, One Mission
Compliance Foundation
$15K
per year
- ✓ Monthly compliance reviews & regulatory updates
- ✓ Two on-site visits per year
- ✓ Document templates & procedure development
- ✓ Email support & annual regulatory audit
- ✓ Best for: 25–50 employees, stable operations
Compliance Maintenance
$34K
per year
- ✓ Monthly compliance consultations
- ✓ Quarterly on-site visits
- ✓ Permit & regulatory reporting management
- ✓ Training curriculum & incident investigation
- ✓ 24/7 emergency hotline & dedicated specialist
- ✓ Best for: 50–150 employees, moderate complexity
Compliance Partner Program
$60K
per year
- ✓ Weekly on-site presence
- ✓ Complete program management & regulatory representation
- ✓ Staff training & incident command
- ✓ Proactive audits & continuous improvement
- ✓ Two certified professionals + firm resources
- ✓ Best for: 150+ employees, complex operations
Full-Time Hire vs. EHS Coop
Full-Time EHS Manager
- ✗ Cost: $130K–$195K salary + benefits + training
- ✗ One person; no backup during illness or vacation
- ✗ Learning curve; building Chicago regulatory knowledge takes months
- ✗ No access to specialized resources (legal, engineering, auditing)
- ✗ Reactive management; can't stay ahead of regulatory changes
iSi Compliance Partner Program
- ✓ Cost: $60K/year (50–60% savings)
- ✓ Two certified professionals; continuous coverage
- ✓ Immediate Chicago EHS expertise; no ramp-up time
- ✓ Access to engineers, legal counsel, and specialized auditors
- ✓ Proactive compliance; we stay ahead of rule changes
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Compliance Foundation ($15K/year) include?
Monthly compliance reviews, regulatory updates, document templates, and two site visits per year. Best for facilities with 25–50 employees that have a basic EHS foundation and need quarterly guidance. Includes email support and annual regulatory audit.
What is the Compliance Maintenance program ($34K/year)?
Monthly compliance consultations, quarterly site visits, real-time permit and reporting management, training curriculum development, and incident investigation. Includes 24/7 emergency hotline and dedicated compliance specialist. Best for 50–150 employee facilities with moderate complexity.
How does Compliance Partner Program ($60K/year) compare to hiring a full-time EHS manager?
A full-time EHS manager costs $130K–$195K in salary, benefits, and training. Partner Program delivers: weekly on-site presence, complete program management, regulatory representation, staff training, incident command, and proactive audits. You get two certified professionals instead of one, plus our firm's resources. ROI: 50–60% savings while doubling coverage.
Skip the Hiring. Start with iSi.
Let's discuss which tier fits your operation. We'll schedule a no-cost consultation and provide a custom scope and pricing within 24 hours.
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